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Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/08/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17213N
Job Title
Program Assistants
Working Title
Adult Programs Assistant
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
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, depending on experience
Close Date
08/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
08/31/2026
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! Experience and work with experts in a wide range of programs including wellness, creative expressions, horticulture, ecology, and culinary arts.
We are looking for customer-service minded, organized, and adaptable individual to help with adult classes, workshops, lectures, and outreach. Work with Red Butte Garden staff, volunteers, guests and outside instructors to ensure and support program quality and success. This position will be responsible being the point person for day of set up, guest greeting and check-in, instructor and volunteer support, troubleshooting, clean up, etc. for all adult programs.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
• Be the point person for assigned classes, workshops, and lectures, including troubleshooting using independent problem-solving outside of core staff hours and prioritizing within program goals.
• Coordinate with instructor, guests, volunteers and staff to ensure a streamlined experience.
• Set up and clean up for programming, including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, navigating uneven, rocky terrain, stairs, and inclined paths.
• Handle incidents, issues, and facility clean-up for programming as needed.
• Report back to Program Manager on program success, concerns, needs, and potential changes.
• Drive garden carts or trams for class set-up and student accessibility transport.
• Represent the garden, our mission, and university professionally with guests, instructors, volunteers, staff, and partners.
• Assist in communicating with volunteers weekly regarding assigned duties/tasks
• Help with registering guests for programs
• Assist with data collection and system processes
• Assist with supply inventory and organization
• Assist with creating website listings and maintaining updates and changes.
• Assist with outreach tabling and other events
• Attend regular meetings with manager, occasionally attend department-wide meetings
• Assist with other projects and duties as assigned
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 or Frequency typically required
Often: Classroom environment, Garden/Outdoor environment, Storage and tool rooms, Event spaces, Public spaces
Seldom: parking lots, campus areas
Physical Requirements and level of frequency that may be required
Often: standing, sitting, listening, talking, walking (sometimes on hilly, uneven terrain), driving trams, bending, reaching overhead, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., setting up classroom spaces
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Program Assistant,, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Program Assistant,, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Program Assistant,, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Preferences
• Experience in natural science, botany, or gardens preferred
• Experience working in education or public programming
• Customer service experience
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Experience working independently and a proven problem-solving ability in a dynamic environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Automate
• Experience with Wagtail, Altru, and Volgistics preferred
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Able to walk on uneven, rocky terrain, stairs, and inclined paths
• Must have a valid driver's license
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
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