Events Support Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a part-time Events Support Specialist to staff athletic and special events at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

The role involves customer service with large groups and requires working hours that vary by events, including weekdays, nights, weekends, and some holidays. Candidates should have at least one year of customer service experience and good communication and basic computer skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in check-in of staffing for football games, basketball games, and gymnastics meets as well as special events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium or the Huntsman Center such as concerts, motor sports and festivals.
• Greet all staff coming to work events at the Stadium and Arena.
• Obtain proper information and distribute proper credentials to allow staff to sign-in and gain access into the event.
• Enforce all policies and safety restrictions of the Stadium and University of Utah at events.
• Perform other light duties as needed including support assistance to administration staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Events Support Specialist

The position is for a part-time Event Services, Event, and VenueSupport staff. The position will work at University of Utah Athletic events and special events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the Jon M. Huntsman Center. It is a customer service type position and will involve working with large groups of people. Hours vary from week to week depending on number of events scheduled. Hours will include weekdays, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays. Position reports to Check-In Manager but may be asked to assist other members of Stadium and Arena administration with a variety of tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in check-in of staffing for football games, basketball games, and gymnastics meets as well as special events held at Rice-Eccles Stadium or the Huntsman Center such as concerts, motor sports and festivals. Greet all staff coming to work events at the Stadium and Arena. Obtain proper to information and distribute proper credentials to allow staff to sign-in and gain access into the event. Enforce all policies and safety restrictions of the Stadium and University of Utah at events. Perform other light duties as needed including support assistance to administration staff as needed.

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.

Requisition Number

PRN17484N

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Work Schedule Summary

20 hours or more a week depending on time of year, various hours for Stadium & Arena Events; weekdays, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays.

Department

00842 - Rice-Eccles Stadium

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

$16.00/h

Close Date

12/18/2026