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**Open Date** 04/02/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN15760N

**Job Title** Program Assistant

**Working Title** Adult Programs Assistant

**Job Grade** C

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 19

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Mostly evenings and weekends, with occasional weekday shifts. Varies depending on season and program schedule.

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $16.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on experience

**Close Date** 07/02/2025

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

Job Summary

Join Red Butte Garden and Arboretum’s Adult Programs department and help us reach our mission of connecting people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes through various educational programming!

We are looking for an organized and outgoing individual to help with adult classes, workshops, lectures, and outreach. Work with Red Butte Garden staff, volunteers, guests and outside instructors to continue to improve program quality and attendee/guest experience. This position will be responsible for attending programs, being the point person for day of set up, guest greeting, registration, troubleshooting, clean up, etc. for all adult programs.

Responsibilities

+ Be the point person for assigned classes, workshops, and lectures

+ Coordinate with instructor, guests and front desk staff to ensure a streamlined experience

+ Set up, clean up, and troubleshooting for programming

+ Assist in communicating with volunteers weekly regarding assigned duties/tasks

+ Help with registering guests for programs

+ Assist with data collection and organization

+ Assist with outreach tabling events

+ Assist with purchasing of class materials

+ Assist with instructor communication and payment process

+ Assist with other garden events as needed

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Two years of related experience, ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks, expertise using MS Office software, and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. Database experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred.

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

Preferences

+ Natural science background preferred

+ Customer service experience

+ Great communication and organizational skills

+ Experience with Microsoft office

+ Ability to lift/carry 40lbs

+ Able to walk on uneven, rocky terrain, and inclined paths

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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