Job Information
University of Utah Youth & Family Programs Assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 02/04/2025
Requisition Number PRN15612N
Job Title Program Assistant
Working Title Youth & Family 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 Day
Work Schedule Summary
January – May: Approximately 60 hours/month
June – September: Approximately 120 hours/month
October: Approximately 160 hours/month
November – December: Approximately 50 hours/month
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 12.02 to 21.63
Close Date 05/04/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Looking for a unique, fun, and fulfilling job? Join us as a Youth & Family Programs Assistant at Red Butte Garden! Make a positive impact on children in kindergarten – 12th grade by organizing, planning, and leading STEAM -based programs. From hands-on activities to outdoor explorations, you’ll inspire a love of plants and the natural world in the next generation of environmental stewards. Plus, you’ll also grow personally and professionally as you develop leadership skills, enhance communication abilities, and more.
Perks of working at Red Butte Garden, a department of the University of Utah:
UTA pass while actively employed at the U of U.
Discounts for campus events and the campus store, as well as campus library privileges.
Staff receive a half-price discount on Garden classes, an employee discount in our gift shop, advance registration opportunities for kids camps and concerts, and two free concert tickets for our Outdoor Concert series.
Red Butte Garden is accessible via several bus routes that stop in Research Park and at the University Medical Center, as well as the Trax Red line, followed by a short walk or on-demand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route. For more information see:
https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/
https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Youth & Family Programs Assistance
Assist with a wide range of programs, including Arbor Day, BOOtanical, Community Outreach, Garden Adventures, Family Nights, Lil’ Buds preschool classes, Summer Camps, Winter Solstice, and more.
Collaborate in planning, developing, and coordinating programs.
Apply basic youth development principles to foster positive relationships, respect for diversity, and youth empowerment.
Review programs and provide constructive feedback.
Actively participate in assigned program duties.
Curriculum Development
Create and develop engaging program curricula exploring the connections between plants, the natural world, and STEAM -based subjects.
Write engaging program curricula.
Modify existing activities and curricula as needed.
Review curriculum and provide constructive feedback.
On-Site Event Staff
Serve as dedicated on-site event staff during programs.
Ensure full presence for the duration of assigned program shifts.
Maintain a positive, proactive, solution-oriented demeanor when interacting with guests, volunteers, coworkers, performers, and vendors.
Health and Safety Standards
Uphold high standards of health and safety.
Adhere to all Garden safety and security rules, procedures, and guidelines.
Monitor supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance.
Promptly notify management of any unusual circumstances, safety issues, or damages to property.
Representation of Red Butte Garden
Act as a representative of Red Butte Garden when interacting with program guests, volunteers, performers, and vendors.
Provide excellent customer service to program guests.
Ensure ongoing guest satisfaction throughout programs.
Engage with large crowds of guests and assist with crowd management.
Effectively communicate relevant information to performers and vendors.
Provide direction, leadership, and feedback to support staff, including seasonal education staff, volunteers, and interns.
Respond calmly and attentively to unexpected incidents related to events.
Additional Responsibilities
Assist with other activities and programs as needed by performing other relevant 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 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
Excellent customer service skills.
Self-directed, punctual, enthusiastic, and highly organized.
Experience crafting or creating backgrounds, sets, props, or other decorative elements.
Previous experience working at festivals or special events.
Ability to think creatively and respond calmly and quickly in stressful situations.
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
Dependable and punctual.
Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
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.
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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
