Event Decor & Coordination Specialist | Part-Time | Ken Garff (Utah) University Center Club

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Event Décor & Coordination Specialist is primarily responsible for creating beautiful customized event environments at the Ken Garff University Club in Rice-Eccles Stadium. This role focuses on décor planning set-up and styling to elevate the client and guest experience while still supporting coordination tasks that ensure events run smoothly.

Because of the nature of events this position requires a flexible part-time schedule including nights weekends and holidays.

This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$15.00 per hour and is eligible to receive shares of mandatory service charges. Including your share of service charges your hourly earnings will typically exceed the minimum wage and you are always guaranteed hourly earnings of at least the minimum wage in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until December 26 2025.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and recommend décor options that align with event goals themes and budgets.
• Design source and install event décor including tablescapes floral or greenery elements signage accent furniture lighting touches and other style enhancements.
• Ensure all décor set-ups are accurate on time and meet brand/club standards.
• Maintain and organize in-house décor inventory props and supplies.
• Partner with the culinary operations and event teams to integrate décor seamlessly with menus layouts and service flow.
• Research and stay current on event décor trends creative styling ideas and seasonal looks to keep offerings fresh and innovative.
• Assist in tracking décor spend staying mindful of budget and making cost-conscious recommendations that maximize client impact and ROI.
• Assist with select coordination responsibilities such as:
  • Gathering client details for timelines and layouts.
  • Preparing and sharing décor set-up sheets and event briefs.
  • Supporting day-of logistics (vendor arrivals décor placement light client communication).
• Provide post-event recaps and recommendations for future improvements.
• Execute other creative and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong eye for design style and detailexperience in event décor floral staging or interior styling preferred.
• One year of event hospitality or design-related experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask prioritize and work under deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or design tools (Canva PowerPoint Pinterest boards etc.) helpful.
• Comfortable working a flexible part-time schedule includingnights weekends and holidays.

Work Environment & Demands

• Position requires standing lifting décor items and moving throughout event spaces.
• Work occurs primarily indoors; noise levels vary depending on event activity.
• Role requires interpersonal skills including collaborating with clients motivating staff and communicating clearly with multiple departments.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.