Public Programs Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator (Part-Time)

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Programs Assistant at the University of Utah supports on-site programs, coordinating volunteers, managing props and supplies, and helping run events to enrich the visitor experience.

The role involves assisting with daily operations, planning educational activities, and delivering excellent customer service to staff, volunteers, and museum guests. Weekend support and flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Program Assistant I: Requires little to no related experience.
• Preferences include experience with volunteers, events and curricula development.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement volunteer programs and museum-wide events.
• Support special events with supplies, setup and coordination.
• Assist volunteer floor staff with daily operations.
• Collaborate with community partners for on-site programs.
• Facilitate engaging science-based activities in galleries.
• Manage program props, inventory and materials.
• Coordinate program logistics, setup and teardown.
• Develop informational guides and program content.
• Collect visitor feedback to improve programs.
• Deliver excellent service to staff, volunteers and guests.
• Support accessibility initiatives for guests with disabilities.
• Perform other duties to support Public Programs.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Customer service

Public programs

Audience engagement

Spanish (conversational)

Education

Higher education coursework (1 year substituted for 1 year related work experience)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database management

Job description

Public Programs Assistant at the University of Utah supports on-site programs, coordinating volunteers, managing props and supplies, and helping run events to enrich the visitor experience.

The role involves assisting with daily operations, planning educational activities, and delivering excellent customer service to staff, volunteers, and museum guests. Weekend support and flexible hours are required.