Concessions Area Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah in Salt Lake City is seeking a Clerical/Events Support Specialist (Concessions Area Coordinator) for Rice-Eccles Stadium and Jon M Huntsman Center. This part-time supervisor role focuses on delivering high quality concession service for events and training staff.

You will oversee dress code, health compliance, product displays, and post-event closing procedures, while coordinating with non-profit groups and event staff to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• One year customer service or related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain a working knowledge of Stadium and Arena Concessions policy and procedures with the ability to communicate and train effectively to staff and NPO groups
• Responsible to meet with staff and non-profit groups to review the details of the event
• Check all staff is following along with proper dress code, ensuring that personal hygiene and appearance is meeting our standards in attire and appearance
• Ensure that all of the University’s concession stands meet the requirements of the Board of Health
• Will build and maintain attractive displays of products sold in respective stands
• Conduct walk through after events to ensure all areas have followed the closing procedures
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/07/2026

Requisition Number PRN17519N

Job Title Clerical/Events Support Specialist

Working Title Concessions Area Coordinator

Career Progression Track B

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 16 hours per week or less

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Event based for Rice Eccles Stadium and Jon M Huntsman Center

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00842 - Rice-Eccles Stadium

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $18.00/h

Close Date 10/14/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This is a supervisor position that is responsible for ensuring the level of service and standards of the University of Utah Stadium and Arena Concession Services are met on a consistent basis. They will ensure that staff is properly trained and will assist them as needed.

• Obtain a working knowledge of all Stadium and Arena Concessions policy and procedures with the ability to communicate and train effectively to staff and NPO groups
• Responsible to meet with staff and non-profit groups to review the details of the event
• Check all staff is following along with proper dress code, ensuring that personal hygiene and appearance is meeting our standards in attire and appearance.
• Ensure that all of the University's concession stands meet the requirements of the Board of Health
• Will build and maintain attractive displays of products sold in respective stands
• Conduct walk through after events to ensure all areas have followed the closing procedures
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Exposed to continuous walking, standing, and twisting
• Exposed to intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing stairs
• Must be able to work in outside conditions, including snow, rain, wind, and heat

Minimum Qualifications

One year customer service or related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills; and basic computer skills required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Working knowledge of stand set up and closing standards and procedures
• How to operate, clean and maintain stand equipment
• Knowledge of food and beverage products and cooking procedures
• Health and safety rules, regulations, and laws
• Extensive customer service experience is a must
• Ability to effectively to communicate with staff
• Experience managing fast paced food operations
• Ability to work with in a team environment
• Must be able to work late evenings, holidays, and weekends
• Must be able to work at all venues.
• Must be able to speak and understand English
• Experience managing multiple locations
• Knowledge of food handling rules and regulations
• Experience with point of sale systems

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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 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.

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