HQF - Temple Celebration, Event Setup Technician

The Church News; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

On-site wellness benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Transportation benefits

Employee discounts

Sick time

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Church of Jesus Christ in Salt Lake City seeks an entry-level Event Setup Technician to prepare for the Temple Celebration 2027. The role supports setting up and taking down venue equipment at the Conference Center, with flexible shifts based on event needs.

Responsibilities include staging, equipment operation, and collaboration with the Events Setup Lead. Requires physical ability and hoist/riging certification; time-bound through 2027.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must train and certify in hoist operation and basic rigging practices.
• Ability to work with others and alone with minimal supervision.
• Work outside in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Intermediate computer knowledge to operate standard programs.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and tears down facility equipment, including tables and chairs for meetings and banquets, with minimal supervision.
• Assembles and disassembles staging and platforming for performance events.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, straps, pallet jacks, and hoists.
• Maintains and performs upkeep on all staging equipment.
• Operates carts and company vehicles as directed, including towing equipment across campus.
• Coordinates with supervisors and coworkers to ensure on-time, high-quality completion of tasks.
• Works a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays based on event needs.
• Adheres to safety policies and uses PPE as required.
• Assists other Event Services groups as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in event and venue operation or similar field

Job description

HQF - Temple Celebration, Event Setup Technician

Salt Lake City, UT, United States (On-site)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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 theater, 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.

• 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 This position is eligible for benefits and include 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, and 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.