HQF - Temple Celebration, Event Setup Technician

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement contributions

Health insurance

On-site wellness benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Discounted transportation benefits

Many employee discounts

Sick time

Disability benefits

Paid vacation time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking an Entry Level Event Setup Technician to prepare for the Temple Celebration 2027. You will support setting up and tearing down facility equipment for meetings and performances at the Conference Center and other Church facilities along the Wasatch Front.

Under supervision, you will handle staging and equipment, operate tools, and ensure safety and quality. The assignment runs January–December 2027 with 40 hours/week and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must train and certify in hoist operation and basic rigging practices.
• Able to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone, without constant supervision.
• Work outside during all seasons, temperatures, and types of weather.
• Intermediate computer knowledge to operate standard programs.
• Ability to critically think, understand instructions, complete tasks, and handle issues.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and implement them accurately.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, push and pull for extended periods.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and tears down facility equipment for meetings and banquets.
• Assembles and disassembles staging and platforming setups for performances.
• Operates construction hand and power tools, straps, pallet jacks, and chain motor hoists.
• Maintains and performs upkeep on all staging equipment.
• Operates carts and company vehicles as directed, including towing equipment across campus.
• Communicates and coordinates with supervisors and coworkers to meet quality and time expectations.
• Works a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Follows safety policies and uses PPE; assists other Event Services groups as needed.
• Performs other duties and attends meetings as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Ability to lift up to 55 lbs

Nights/weekends/holidays

Intermediate computer skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in event and venue operation

Tools

Hoist operation

Rigging practices

Ladder/scaffold use

Pallet jacks & hand tools

Forklift operation familiarity

Utility cart operation

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to prepare for the Temple Celebration 2027. The Event Services Division exists to "bring forth and establish the cause of Zion" by providing exceptional event coordination, ticketing, staging, and guest services for all Church Headquarters Events. Customers include the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve, Quorum of Seventy, Church Auxiliaries, Managing Directors, and all Church Departments.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to prepare for the Temple Celebration 2027. The Event Services Division exists to "bring forth and establish the cause of Zion" by providing exceptional event coordination, ticketing, staging, and guest services for all Church Headquarters Events. Customers include the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve, Quorum of Seventy, Church Auxiliaries, Managing Directors, and all Church Departments.

The Event Setup Technician works under the direct supervision of the Event Setup Lead. This is an entry level job that exists to provide support for setting up and taking down facility equipment for meetings, banquets and performance events at the Conference Center main hall and theatre, as well as for all of Church Headquarters facilities along the Wasatch Front area. Staging setups must meet all quality and timeliness measures.

Shift Information –

• Schedule & Shift Information
• This is a full-time, time-bound position supporting the Temple Celebration event.
• 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
• Scheduling is flexible based on event needs
• Workdays may fall Sunday through Saturday, including weekends
• Shifts may be scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• Day and evening shifts may be required
• Candidates should have flexibility to work longer or varied shifts based on event needs.

Compensation

$20.00-$23.00 an hour depending on experience and education.

Benefits

• company retirement contributions (401k)
• health insurance (low premiums with good coverage)
• on-site wellness benefits (gym, employee health clinic, health rewards program)
• flexible spending accounts
• discounted transportation benefits
• many employee discounts
• sick time
• disability benefits
• paid vacation time

Please note

This is a time-bound opportunity, with the assignment anticipated to run from January through December 2027.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Events Setup Supervisor, or the Event Setup Lead in the Events Setup Supervisor's absence, and performs the following essential functions:
• Sets up and tears down facility equipment, including large varieties of tables and chairs, for meetings and banquets, under minimal or no supervision.
• Assembles and disassembles staging and platforming setups for performance events.
• Operates construction hand and power tools, straps, pallet jacks, and chain motor hoists.
• Maintains and performs upkeep on all staging equipment.
• Operates carts and company vehicles at the direction of the Events Setup Supervisor , including towing equipment to locations across campus.
• Communicates, coordinates, and cooperates with supervisors and coworkers to ensure work is completed to quality and time expectations.
• Works a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on event and production needs.
• Works within established safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Assists other Event Services groups as needed.
• Performs other duties and attends meetings as assigned.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must train and certify in hoist operation and basic rigging practices.
• Ability to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone, without constant supervision.
• Work outside during all seasons, temperatures, and types of weather.
• Intermediate computer knowledge to operate standard programs.
• Ability to critically think, understand instructions, complete tasks, and handle issues and problems.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and implement them accurately.
• Ability to work in a professional manner and as a team.
• Ability to understand instructions, both verbal and written, and able to ask clarifying questions as needed.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, push and pull for extended periods of time.
• Ability to independently lift and position objects weighing up to 55 lbs. and team lift up to 100 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and mechanical lifts for extended periods of time.
• Must certify in the use of utility cart operation.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in event and venue operation or similar field.
• 2 years of event, trade, or production experience.
• Familiarity with stage lifts, 1-ton truck, scissor lift and forklift operation.
• May be required to pass a criminal background check.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.