Overview
Adult Programs Assistant Jobs in Salt Lake City at University of Utah
our mission of connecting people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes through
various educational programming! Experience and work with experts in a wide range of programs including wellness, creative expressions, horticulture, ecology, and culinary arts.
We are looking for customer-service minded, organized, and adaptable individual to help with adult classes, workshops, lectures, and outreach. Work with Red Butte Garden staff, volunteers, guests and outside instructors to ensure and support program quality and success. This position will be responsible being the point person for day of set up, guest greeting and check-in, instructor and volunteer support, troubleshooting, clean up, etc. for all adult programs.
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
- Be the point person for assigned classes, workshops, and lectures, including troubleshooting using independent problem-solving outside of core staff hours and prioritizing within program goals.
- Coordinate with instructor, guests, volunteers and staff to ensure a streamlined experience.
- Set up and clean up for programming, including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, navigating uneven, rocky terrain, stairs, and inclined paths.
- Handle incidents, issues, and facility clean-up for programming as needed.
- Report back to Program Manager on program success, concerns, needs, and potential changes.
- Drive garden carts or trams for class set-up and student accessibility transport.
- Represent the garden, our mission, and university professionally with guests, instructors, volunteers, staff, and partners.
- Assist in communicating with volunteers weekly regarding assigned duties/tasks
- Help with registering guests for programs
- Assist with data collection and system processes
- Assist with supply inventory and organization
- Assist with creating website listings and maintaining updates and changes.
- Assist with outreach tabling and other events
- Attend regular meetings with manager, occasionally attend department-wide meetings
- Assist with other projects and duties as assigned
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 or Frequency typically required
Physical Requirements and level of frequency that may be required
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Program Assistant,, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Program Assistant,, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Program Assistant,, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
- Experience in natural science, botany, or gardens preferred
- Experience working in education or public programming
- Customer service experience
- Great communication and organizational skills
- Experience working independently and a proven problem-solving ability in a dynamic environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Automate
- Experience with Wagtail, Altru, and Volgistics preferred
- Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
- Able to walk on uneven, rocky terrain, stairs, and inclined paths
- Must have a valid driver’s license
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Title: Adult Programs Assistant
Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
