Job Summary
Join Red Butte Garden and Arboretum’s Adult Programs department and help us reach our mission of connecting people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes through various educational programming!

We are looking for an organized and outgoing individual to help with adult classes, workshops, lectures, and outreach. Work with Red Butte Garden staff, volunteers, guests and outside instructors to continue to improve program quality and attendee/guest experience. This position will be responsible for attending programs, being the point person for day of set up, guest greeting, registration, troubleshooting, clean up, etc. for all adult programs.
Responsibilities
Be the point person for assigned classes, workshops, and lectures
Coordinate with instructor, guests and front desk staff to ensure a streamlined experience
Set up, clean up, and troubleshooting for programming
Assist in communicating with volunteers weekly regarding assigned duties/tasks
Help with registering guests for programs
Assist with data collection and organization
Assist with outreach tabling events
Assist with purchasing of class materials
Assist with instructor communication and payment process
Assist with other garden events as needed

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Two years of related experience, ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks, expertise using MS Office software, and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Database experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Natural science background preferred
Customer service experience
Great communication and organizational skills
Experience with Microsoft office
Ability to lift/carry 40lbs
Able to walk on uneven, rocky terrain, and inclined paths
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.