Red Butte Garden seeks to connect people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes. Our staff is a community that understands, values, protects, and is enriched by the world of plants.
Whether you are working outside with our awesome Horticulture staff, or helping the garden grow behind the scenes, you will get to work in a beautiful environment with the best people around.
If you love nature as much as we do and want to be part of an awesome team, apply today!
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Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Salary
$12.02 to $20.45 hourly
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm; occasional evening and/or weekend
Job Summary
Performs a variety of accounting duties that range in level of complexity from clerical accounting duties such as managing receivables or serving as payroll reporter, to more complex duties such as preparing budget or reconciling accounts. This position is considered Category IIA : Not required on campus and has the ability to telework remotely for the duration of the University of Utah’s response to COVID -19. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics COVID -19 Telecommuting Agreement. Occasional on site work will be required to perform essential duties.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, plus two years full-time clerical accounting experience or equivalency required. The ability to understand, interpret, and apply University and departmental regulations; demonstrated spreadsheet skills; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience using software programs such as PeopleSoft or Kronos may be required for certain positions.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Human relations and effective communication skills required. Experience using software programs such as Excel, PeopleSoft and Kronos. Previous clerical accounting experience.
Horticulture Department
Part time, seasonal, non-benefited position
Horticulture Department
Part time, seasonal, non-benefited position
Salary
$12.00 - $13.00 hourly
Schedule
Must be able to work 16-29 hrs/week. Exact schedule will be coordinated with supervisor upon hire, and include weekday and weekend, daytime shifts.
Job Summary
The Horticulture Department at Red Butte Garden is seeking seasonal gardeners who want to work with plants and learn more about their care. Do you prefer working both indoors in a greenhouse and working out of doors, while learning more about plants and nature and working with people who are passionate about what they do? We strongly prefer people who are committed to the role of a Botanical Garden and want to be a part of a great team!
Responsibilities
A primary duty is to ensure a thorough, detail oriented, daily hand-watering so that plants have the proper moisture levels.
Must be willing and able to perform detail hand watering for several hours a day; co-lift 60 lb bales of soil/media and large plants for interior-scape change outs; operate soil mixer; work from ladders to hang shade cloths, change lights, hang/maintain color baskets; apply sanitation and disinfectant products; flexible with working on a variety of projects associated with simple greenhouse facilities maintenance, cleaning, and crop production.
Other duties include: making hose repairs as needed, weeding, planting, deadheading, pruning, fertilization, transplanting, sweeping, & event support. May also apply pesticides like insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils, under the supervision of a certified pesticide applicator.
Selected staff are required to wear a facial mask at all times on the UofU campus, including Red Butte Garden, during the pandemic.
Qualifications
Nine months professional work experience with the responsibility for five or more acres of grounds, or equivalency; a valid Utah vehicle operator’s license required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Selected applicant will be expected to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license.
Preferences
Nine months professional work experience preferred, but not required. Pesticide applicators license also not required for this seasonal position. Must be at least 18 years of age, and able to operate equipment common to the trade. People who enjoy gardening, working with plants and/or desire to learn more. Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperature extremes, and understand the physical commitment required for gardening. Proven written and spoken communication skills, a commitment to provide excellent customer service, and ability to work cooperatively with others. Must commit to working 16-29 hrs/wk.
Visitor Services Department
Part time, seasonal, non-benefited position
Visitor Services Department
Part time, seasonal, non-benefited position
Salary
$12.00 - $13.00 hourly
Schedule
19 hours per week. The hours and shifts will vary. Some evening and weekend work is required.
Job Summary
Red Butte Garden is currently accepting applications for our Visitor Services Staff. We are seeking friendly, out going, energetic individuals who are willing to provide top-notch service to our guests and customers at the Red Butte Garden Visitor Center. If you are a “people-person” that would enjoy working with the public on a day to day basis, we would like to meet you. As a representative of the Garden you have the opportunity to make a great first impression with first time visitors while expanding our relationships with our Garden visitors and growing member base. Collects fees or payments from customers purchasing goods or services. Prepares appropriate documentation to record transactions. This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and required on campus or health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at the Garden if they are healthy and without COVID-19 symptoms.
Responsibilities
Within the framework of University policy, the Cashier has the authority to carry out transactions related to the collection of payment for fees, fines, tickets, and purchases, and to give directions and respond to general questions. The Cashier is responsible for handling and safekeeping of cash during the shift. Requests for exceptions to policy are referred to the supervisor.
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
Qualifications
Six months cashiering experience, basic mathematical skills, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Word processing and spreadsheet skills may be preferred for certain positions
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
The ideal candidate will have customer service and cash handling experience, hospitality experience, and possess basic computer skills. Duties include greeting and assisting customers in the Gift Shop, selling concert tickets, assisting with events and maintaining cleanliness of the facilities. This is a part-time, seasonal position the hours and shifts will vary. Some evening and weekend work is required.
Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Administration Department
Full time, benefited position
Salary
$38,300 to $45,000 annually
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm; occasional evening and/or weekend
Job Summary
The CRM Administrator is responsible for bridging the gap between the CRM systems and the organization's staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall administration and support for our CRM systems. The candidate will possess a good understanding of how our organization can and should utilize a CRM. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential to work well with staff in multiple departments to facilitate, troubleshoot, and educate. The candidate should advocate for the CRM and help to appropriately expand its use while maintaining a clean, organized database.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education). Two years experience in collecting, organizing analyzing, and presenting data; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences