Community Event Coordinator — Evenings & Weekends

Salt Lake City Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

HSA contribution

Wellness clinic

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation seeks an Event Specialist for Sorenson Unity Center. This part-time role supports event setup, AV basics, and guest services, with duties that include opening/closing facilities and ensuring proper use according to agreements.

The position requires evenings, weekends, and holiday hours, and offers a $19.00 hourly rate with opportunities to assist across campus services.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
• Ability and willingness to connect and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to deal with public under potentially adverse circumstances.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, supervisors and other employees.
• One (1) year paid work experience performing event functions at a performing arts theater or equivalent venue.
• Working knowledge of computers and standard office machines.
• Must be responsible, punctual, and have the ability to make quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup, facilitation, and teardown of meetings, parties, events and program activities held on the Campus which may include moving and lifting tables and chairs, connecting basic AV equipment, assembling stage and seating risers, and taking on other tasks to ensure these operations run smoothly.
• Open and close the facility at the start and end of events and/or daily operations following established procedures.
• Ensure patrons and event organizers leave the facility in satisfactory condition according to Rental and/or Facility use agreements.
• May assist janitorial staff in general litter pickup and light cleanup duties.
• Positively engage with patrons and participants.
• Help to de-escalate conflicts that may occur and ensure that rules and safety regulations are followed by all users of the Campus.
• Greet patrons and take telephone calls at the reception desk to answer questions about Campus amenities and Youth and Family services, direct them to Campus admin team, other staff and resources as applicable.
• Provide backup to the Events Coordinator when they are not on site.
• Support and fills in for other Campus staff as needed. This may include monitoring the computer lab, perform administrative/office tasks, and facility management duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AV equipment familiarity

Computers basics

Job description

Salt Lake City Corporation seeks an Event Specialist for Sorenson Unity Center. This part-time role supports event setup, AV basics, and guest services, with duties that include opening/closing facilities and ensuring proper use according to agreements.

The position requires evenings, weekends, and holiday hours, and offers a $19.00 hourly rate with opportunities to assist across campus services.