Campus Events Assistant

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.

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