Production Coordinator

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.

If you are:

• 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

If you would like to:

• 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

We offer:

• 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

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.

• https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
• https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/
• https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/

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

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16956N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Variable - morning, evening, and weekend shifts are required.
Department: 00340 - Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $18.00 or more, depending on experience
Close Date: 7/14/2026