Coordinator Special Events
Coordinator Special Events
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Job Description
Red Butte Garden & Arboretum RBGA is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and together with the University of Utah is the State Arboretum of Utah. We are located on 100 acres in the foothills on the eastern edge of the University of Utah campus. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. The Garden; which is communityfunded; is renowned for its numerous plant collections display gardens 524000 springtime blooming bulbs; including a vast collection of daffodils; gorgeous private event spaces a worldclass outdoor concert series and awardwinning horticulturebased educational programs. Red Butte Garden & Arboretum is situated within a vibrant growing city that continues to diversify. The Development Event Coordinator is responsible for the planning design and coordination of all development events including but not limited to Membership and Cottam Club events Concert Donor Club launch party annual gala (starting in 2025 and events related to the 40th Anniversary season (January 1 2025December 31 2025. 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 ondemand university campus shuttle. The campus shuttle offers a direct line to Red Butte Garden via the Sunnyside Route. For more information see: planning setup and takedown of events. Creation sales and maintenance of events and guest lists through Red Butte Gardens CRM Altru. Ensure event space stays private during the Gardens open hours. Communicate with catering staff vendors garden volunteers and Development staff during event. Light cleaning duties to maintain event space and venue materials. Responsible for event supply ordering via University of Utahs purchasing ordering department. Inkind solicitation of event supplies. Other duties as assigned.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
