Job Details

Garden After Dark Event Staff

Position Number: 9774048
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Conference and Events Administration

Garden After Dark Event Staff

Job Summary

Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling job? Look no further than becoming part of our Garden After Dark Event Staff! Unleash your creativity at beautiful Red Butte Garden as we bring one of our most beloved seasonal events to life. Join us in celebrating Halloween in the Garden with a dash of imagination, from crafting eye-popping displays and custom decorations to engaging guests with interactive stories, local performers, and thrilling outdoor explorations.

But it's not just about the fun! As part of the Garden After Dark Event Staff, you'll also hone essential skills in leadership, communication, set design, decoration fabrication, and event planning. Grow as a leader and make a difference in your community as you help inspire the Halloween spirit in our guests. Join the Garden After Dark Event Staff today for one unforgettable job!

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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
Job Responsibilities

Lead, teach, and supervise campers during their time at RBGA to ensure a successful camp experience.
1. Supervise campers at all times.
2. Apply basic youth development principles such as relationship development, involvement, and youth empowerment while working with campers.
3. Follow and enforce all safety guidelines.
Create and develop activities for campers that follow RBGA's mission.
1. Prep and teach all camp activities, including experiments, crafts, games, and more.
2. Actively participate in all program duties as assigned.
3. Modify activities as needed based on campers' interests and abilities.
4. Review camp curriculum and provide constructive feedback.
Maintain high standards of health and safety for campers
1. Provide care for each camper under your supervision.
2. Be alert to campers' needs and assist with personal or health related problems; discuss with camp director when appropriate.
3. Help monitor supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance.
Be a role model to campers in your attitude and behavior.
1. Set a good example for campers, including cleanliness, punctuality, personal language, appearance, health habits, sportsmanship, and manners.
Represent RBGA when interacting with parents, caregivers, or community partners.
1. Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience.
2. Help relay pertinent camper information to community partners.
3. Provide extraordinary guest service to all campers, parents, caregivers, and RBGA colleagues.
Assist with other activities, programs, and seasonal events as needed by performing other relevant duties as assigned.

Working Environment

This position is active and requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting program materials. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Programs occur in public spaces that may be crowded, noisy, and fast-paced. Staff regularly interact with children, families, and Garden guests.

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.

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 festivals or special events

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN17372N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Position runs September 2026 December 2026Event Dates: October 15 30 | 4 PM 10:30 PM (Evening and weekend work required during event)Pre & Post Event Schedule: M F | 10 AM 4 PM (work schedule may vary)
Department: 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $14.00 - $16.00, depending on experience
Close Date: 10/12/2026
Open Until Filled:

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