What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Assistant position at University of Utah Health?
Details
Open Date 04/02/2025
Requisition Number PRN15764N
Job Title Program Assistant
Working Title Volunteer Assistant
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 29
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
Varies according to the Garden event schedule. The position will require work and event support primarily afternoons and evenings and some weekends.
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 $16.00 - $17.50/hr. depending on experience
Close Date 07/02/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Red Butte Garden is looking for a seasonal volunteer assistant who is a multi-tasking, energetic individual focused on supporting various events including plant sales, concerts, and BOOtanical. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure these events operate without any issues by helping oversee volunteers.
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.
- https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
- https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/
- https://www.redbuttegarden.org/directions/
Job Responsibilities:
Data Entry and Database Management:
Assist with data entry using Volgistics software program.
Miscellaneous Office Duties:
Provide general office support as needed.
Inputting data into spreadsheets, updating records and organizing emails and digital files.
Concert Support:
Assist the volunteer coordinator during concerts by ensuring smooth operations.
Ensure volunteers remain on task and provide excellent service to the public.
Sign volunteers in and out at the end of the night.
Assist volunteers in managing recycling and clearing the amphitheatre of trash.
Be onsite to address volunteer inquiries and provide support throughout the duration of volunteer shifts during concerts.
BOOtanical Support:
Provide support during the last two weeks of October for BOOtanical.
Assist with shopping for, setting up, and providing food and snacks to volunteers.
Help manage the sign-in and sign-out process for volunteers.
Distribute snacks and hot chocolate to volunteers throughout the evening.
Handle the cleanup at the end of the event.
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
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.
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Salary : $16 - $18
