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Weber County

Event Staff - Ice Sheet

Ogden, UT · On-site

$10.45/hr

Employees will assist managers in preparing for events throughout the rink in many functions; attend training for and maintain proper food handling habits; maintain inventory counts; provide customer ...

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Weber County

Event Staff - Ice Sheet

Ogden, UT · On-site

$10.45/hr

Employees will assist managers in preparing for events throughout the rink in many functions; attend training for and maintain proper food handling habits; maintain inventory counts; provide customer ...

New

Bath Planet

Event Coordinator

West Jordan, UT · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Events Coordinator Company: Bath Planet of Salt Lake City Location: Salt Lake City, UT and Surrounding Areas Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $45,000-$60,000 Base Salary (Based on Experience ...

Bath Planet

Event Coordinator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Events Coordinator Company: Bath Planet of Salt Lake City Location: Salt Lake City, UT and Surrounding Areas Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $45,000-$60,000 Base Salary (Based on Experience ...

FatCats

Event Coordinator

Saratoga Springs, UT

Description As an Events Coordinator at FatCats, your role is to ensure that every event runs smoothly and creates memorable experiences for our guests. You'll work with internal teams, oversee event ...

Bath Planet

Event Coordinator

West Jordan, UT · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Events Coordinator Company: Bath Planet of Salt Lake City Location: Salt Lake City, UT and Surrounding Areas Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $45,000-$60,000 Base Salary (Based on Experience ...

FatCats

Event Coordinator

Saratoga Springs, UT · On-site

As an Events Coordinator at FatCats, your role is to ensure that every event runs smoothly and creates memorable experiences for our guests. You'll work with internal teams, oversee event preparation ...

Bath Planet

Event Coordinator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Events Coordinator Company: Bath Planet of Salt Lake City Location: Salt Lake City, UT and Surrounding Areas Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $45,000-$60,000 Base Salary (Based on Experience ...

MM International

Event Coordinator

Draper, UT · On-site

This is a hybrid role based in Draper, UT , and a great fit for someone passionate about event marketing and trade show coordination. We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who can take ...

Utah State University

Event AV Technican

Logan, UT · On-site

$13/hr

The primary purpose of this position is to work as member of a team to assist with the setup, operation, and striking of audiovisual and other technical event related equipment in event spaces in ...

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How much do event assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for event assistant in Utah is $18.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $21.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an event assistant?

Event Assistants are professionals who support the planning, coordination, and execution of events such as conferences, weddings, corporate meetings, and parties. Their responsibilities often include handling logistics, setting up venues, managing guest lists, communicating with vendors, and ensuring that events run smoothly. They work closely with event planners and coordinators to address any issues that may arise during the event. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to multitask and work under pressure. Event Assistants play a crucial role in creating successful and memorable events.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Event Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with event planning or coordination, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with event management software, registration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite is typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure smooth event execution, positive attendee experiences, and the ability to effectively handle unexpected challenges.

Is event planning a stressful job?

Event planning can be a stressful job due to tight deadlines, managing multiple vendors, and coordinating various details. Successful event assistants often develop strong organizational skills and remain adaptable to handle unexpected issues during events.

What are some common challenges event assistants face during the planning and execution of events?

Event Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing tight timelines, coordinating with multiple vendors, and handling last-minute changes from clients or attendees. Flexibility and strong organizational skills are essential, as the role requires juggling various tasks like setting up venues, tracking inventory, and responding quickly to unexpected issues. Effective communication is key, since Event Assistants frequently collaborate with event planners, caterers, and venue staff to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Is being an event assistant a stressful job?

Event assistants often work in fast-paced environments that require multitasking and attention to detail, which can lead to stress, especially during large or complex events. However, the level of stress varies depending on the event size, workload, and individual skills in organization and communication.
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Infographic showing various Event Assistant job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,003 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Event Staff - Ice Sheet

Weber County

Ogden, UT • On-site

$10.45/hr

Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Weber County rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

482nd of 844 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

WAGE: $10.45
DEPARTMENT: Ice Sheet
PERSONNEL STATUS: Part Time
BENEFITS: No Benefits

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the general guidance of Ice Sheet Event Managers, Event Staff will assist in setup and cleanup of all ice arena event operations including concessions, ticket sales, cashier, skate rental, score keeping, & event monitoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Event staff includes duties in food & beverage, ticket selling, cashiering, score keeping, and skate rentals/monitoring.

Employees will assist managers in preparing for events throughout the rink in many functions; attend training for and maintain proper food handling habits; maintain inventory counts; provide customer service; prepare food and beverage orders as requested; maintain the cleanliness of concession stands and other work areas and assist in setup and cleanup of assigned areas of the rink for each event. All part time positions require a general knowledge of janitorial processes and functions and require each team member to perform janitorial duties each shift.

Other duties as assigned.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience: Any equivalent combination of experience in money handling, cashiering, event staff, concessions and janitorial work is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge of: General knowledge of janitorial processes and functions. This position requires each team member to perform janitorial duties each shift.

Skills and Abilities to: All part time positions will be provided on the job training for general Ice Sheet functions including cashiering, concessions, skate rental, score keeping, monitors and game night monitors.  Proficient communication skills, critical thinking skills, time management, task completion, willingness to be a team player and take direction from managers, ability to lift heavy boxes, and ability to perform janitorial duties as assigned are required. Excellent customer service skills and using verbal and written communication with general public and user groups are required.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must obtain a food handler permit and provide the County with a copy of permit.

All part time employees are required to work nights, weekends, including Sundays and some holidays up to 19 hours per week through the end of the peak season (usually the last week in April based on scheduled events and staffing needs per event).

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job you may be required to hear, speak, count money, write, fill out paperwork and reports, use hands, fingers, stand, kneel, walk up and down stairs in a quick manner and skate on ice. The employee must also frequently lift 25-50 pounds, as well as encounter flying pucks and sharp objects such as skate blades. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The noise level in this job is moderate to quite loud.

 

Founded in 1850, Weber County occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front, part of the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake, and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains.

The Weber Center is located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401

Contact the Human Resource Department with any questions at 801-399-8623 or by email at humanresources@webercountyutah.gov

https://www.webercountyutah.gov/


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