Events Asstistant Hourly - Quick Hire!

The Public Lands Department is dedicated to the stewardship and preservation of Salt Lake City’s public lands, parks, trails, and natural areas. This department plays a vital role in enhancing the community’s environment and outdoor experiences by organizing various volunteer programs and community events that promote environmental awareness and foster responsible land use. The department works in close collaboration with other city divisions such as Parks, Trails and Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Park Ranger programs to ensure comprehensive management and care of public spaces for the benefit of all residents and visitors. As part of the City of Salt Lake’s commitment, the Public Lands Department actively engages the community through volunteer stewardship events and educational outreach to nurture a sense of ownership and pride among citizens in preserving their local environments. The role of Events Assistant within the Public Lands Department is integral to the successful planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of city-sponsored events and volunteer programs. This part-time position, scheduled for 20 hours per week, offers an hourly wage range of $18.50 to $20.50 and provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about environmental stewardship, community engagement, and event management to contribute meaningfully to public land conservation efforts. The Events Assistant acts as a primary program support specialist, working closely with multiple departments and external partners to facilitate seamless event operations. This individual is responsible for organizing volunteer stewardship events in collaboration with several city divisions, maintaining detailed records, communicating with service providers, and assisting in the development and delivery of outreach and marketing materials. In addition to logistics and coordination responsibilities, the Events Assistant plays an important role in volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision, ensuring that community members have a positive and impactful experience during events. This position supports the overarching goals of the Public Lands Department by promoting participation in volunteer programs, tracking and analyzing program outcomes, and improving event strategies based on collected data. The assistant is also called upon to represent the department during community outreach efforts, act as a liaison between volunteers and project leads, and occasionally provide backup support to other team members within the office. Individuals in this role must be adaptable, organized, and effective communicators who take pride in fostering community relationships and enhancing Salt Lake City’s public lands through engaging and well-executed volunteer activities.

• High school diploma
• Six months experience in event planning
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft and Adobe computer software
• Ability to develop and monitor measurable program performance goals, statistically analyze data and report results
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks, meet deadlines, analyze problems and recommend effective event planning options and solutions