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UU Student - Labor

University of Utah
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • $12–$18 Per Hour
16 days ago

Job Description

Announcement

Details

Open Date 09/21/2026 Requisition Number PRN17487N Job Title UU Student - Labor Working Title Campus Events Assistant Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 10-19 hours Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Variable Work Schedule Summary

Day shifts with some nights required for events

Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 01699 - STUDENT LEADERSHIP & INVOLVE Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $12.00 - $18.00 depending on experience Close Date 12/21/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

This is an entry level student position and a great opportunity for a student looking to get experience in event planning. Must be enrolled at the University of Utah as a student to apply.

Do you love the outdoors?! The student event assistant will support the planning, organization, and execution of the event. This is ideal for a student interested in event management, sports marketing, outdoor recreation, or community engagement. The intern will play a key role in Event planning and logistics, volunteer coordination, marketing support, creative brainstorming, and on-site event operations. This job will run through the Fall semster with the opportunity to extend into Spring semester.

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience producing a large-scale action sports event.
  • Experience in volunteer management and event operations.
  • Exposure to sports marketing, sponsorship activation, and athlete relations.
  • Professional networking opportunities within the outdoor recreation and action sports industries.

Responsibilities

Event Planning & Logistics

  • Assist with event planning and organizational tasks.
  • Maintain event timelines, checklists, and project tracking tools.
  • Support coordination with vendors, sponsors, athletes, and campus partners.
  • Help manage event supplies, signage, and materials.
  • Help troubleshoot issues and provide general event support.
  • Help ensure a positive experience for riders, sponsors, volunteers, and spectators.

Volunteer Coordination

  • Assist with volunteer recruitment and outreach.
  • Coordinate volunteer schedules, assignments, and event-day responsibilities.
  • Draft and send email communications to volunteers, participants, sponsors, and event stakeholders.
  • Support athlete, volunteer, and guest check-in processes.

Creative & Marketing Support

  • Contribute creative ideas to enhance the athlete, spectator, and volunteer experience.
  • Assist with social media content, promotions, and event engagement initiatives.
  • Support sponsor activations, contests, and fan experiences.
  • Help create event materials and communications.
  • Ensure sponsor logos are received
  • Manage email follow-ups and communications leading up to and after the event

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current University of Utah student
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Creative thinker with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Interest in action sports, skiing, snowboarding, event management, or marketing preferred.

Preferences

A college student interested in event marketing, outdoor recreation, skiing, snowboarding, action sports, communications, or sports management who is eager to gain hands-on experience producing premier action sports events. This internship may be renewed for similar events during the spring season based on performance and organizational needs.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you a current student of the University of Utah?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Are you currently or recently employed at the University of Utah? If so, what department and how many hours/week?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • List of References

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalt Lake City, UT
IndustryEducation
Salary$12–$18 Per Hour
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1850
Websitehttp://www.utah.edu/

About Company

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

Skills

  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Disability Accommodationsunmatched
  • Email Management/Administrationunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Event Marketingunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Public Safetyunmatched
  • Recreationunmatched
  • Social Mediaunmatched
  • Sportsunmatched
  • Sports Managementunmatched
  • Volunteer Experienceunmatched
  • Volunteer Managementunmatched

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