Job Details

Events Assistant

Position Number: 6908787
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Conference and Events Administration

Events Assistant

Job Summary

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Come join the Private Events Team and help beautiful events come to life in the stunning garden venues at Red Butte Garden! Assist with the coordination of garden themed weddings, corporate parties, and other private events. Work with an exciting team of new and seasoned event staff gaining experience with event coordination, connecting with local businesses, and learning about the botanical exhibits. Grow as a leader, make new friends and find mentors all while working in an outdoor garden setting!

Red Butte Garden offers the opportunity to work at a beautiful botanic garden and engage with plant-loving communities. Work hours can be semi-flexible to school or other jobs. Many events take place during evenings and weekends. Benefits include a UTA pass, free garden membership, discounts for RBG classes, discounts in the gift shop, and two tickets to the Summer Outdoor Concert Series.

Red Butte Garden is accessible through multiple public transit options. Several bus routes serve Research Park and the University Medical Center, and the Trax Red Line provides nearby access, followed by a short walk or an on-demand University campus shuttle. The campus shuttle's Sunnyside Route offers direct service to Red Butte Garden.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Events Assistant I, II

Assist with the setup and breakdown of event venues and equipment
Maintain privacy and restricted access to event spaces during functions
Provide golf cart transportation service for guests as needed
Direct guests and vendors to appropriate locations
Assist vendors with transporting supplies to designated areas
Perform light cleaning duties in venues before and after events

Events Assistant III

Understand and enforce rental contract policies during events
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer service-related issues in the absence of the Events Manager
Provide direction to catering staff and clients' vendors regarding cleanup responsibilities
Enforce alcohol service policies with bartenders and clients
Report facility issues or maintenance needs to the Events Manager
Ensure part-time staff receive required breaks
Greet, support, and provide direction to volunteers during assigned shifts
Maintain a flexible schedule; evenings and weekends may be required
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an event-related role with Red Butte Garden

Working Environment

This position requires frequent bending, lifting, walking, and working outdoors in all weather conditions
Venue spaces and surrounding areas may be loud and include large crowds
Events may include an open bar, and alcohol may be present

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Events Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Events Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Events Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences
Experience in customer service roles within the hospitality industry.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16753N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: 19-29 hours per week. Variable shifts, evenings and weekends required.
Department: 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $16.00 - $19.00, depending on experience
Close Date: 5/5/2026
Open Until Filled:

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