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Production Coordinator

Utah Gov, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


Job Summary Red Butte Garden is currently accepting applications for our Concert Production Team! The Red Butte Garden Concert Series Production Coordinator will work with the Concert Production Team to welcome tours upon arrival to the venue, facilitate ground transportation, and fulfill backstage hospitality needs.

About You

Friendly and outgoing with a passion for engaging with people

Someone who enjoys variety from one day to the next

Eager to learn, grow, and work with a team of amazing co‑workers

A responsible, trustworthy person looking for a job you enjoy

Able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment while remaining friendly and professional

What You Will Do

Assist with welcoming touring parties to the amphitheatre

Provide outstanding back of house support

Facilitate transportation needs for touring parties

Coordinate with the production team to ensure a clean and organized backstage area

Collaborate with coworkers to provide exceptional service to our guests

Benefits

The opportunity to work at a beautiful botanic garden and engage with a plant‑loving community!

Benefits such as a UTA bus pass, free garden membership, discounts for RBG classes, discounts in the gift shop, and two tickets to the annual Outdoor Concert Series

A supportive and respectful workplace that values cooperation, compassion, and diversity

Access to University of Utah Fleet Vehicles while performing job duties

Responsibilities

Perform opening, running, and closing side duties (shopping, cleaning, etc.)

Welcome tours upon arrival

Support transportation needs for the touring party (errands, driver or airport pickups, etc.)

Manage applicable backstage budget; Tour Manager/Artist needs; confirm receipts are managed accordingly

Ensure a clean and organized backstage area for tour arrival; cleaning after departure (store food, remove trash, collect linens, etc.)

Check dressing rooms periodically throughout the day to ensure they’re tidy

Provide stage towels to Tour Manager and ensure showers are setup

Manage laundry: wash, dry, and fold venue supplied hand and bath towels

Coordinate purchase and pick‑up of rider needs, bus stock, and additional hospitality from local supermarkets or vendors

Coordinate post‑show food as required by tour

Other duties as assigned, including front‑of‑house and VIP event assistance

Minimum Qualifications One year experience or experience working with and organizing events, social schedules, conferences, etc., or equivalency; demonstrated human relations and communication skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. 45 wpm typing may be required in some departments. Accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred.

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

Department Specific Qualifications

21 or older with a valid Driver’s License and an exceptional driving record

The ability to drive a minivan and transport passengers, supplies, etc.

Able to lift 30 lbs. using proper lifting techniques

Position requires physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs, lifting, and carrying equipment

Able to commit to the majority of concerts

Additional Benefits 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.

EEO Statement 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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

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