SUPERVISOR: Performing Arts Program Manager
EMPLOYMENT LENGTH: May 13, 2025 - May 28, 2025
PART TIME/FULL TIME: Part-time Seasonal
COMPENSATION: $20.00 per hour
NOTE: Projected hours for the duration of employment are approximately 30 hours. May 13-15 hours will be limited, with most hours occurring the weekend of the festival, May 16-18. The position is required to be in-person and work for all operational hours of the festival.
DESCRIPTION: This position assists in the operations of the Beverage Stations for the Living Traditions Festival, a free and public festival which has served upwards of 30,000 members of the public each year for 38 years. The Beverage Assistant directly supports the Beverage Lead (Alcohol) and Performing Arts Program Manager, operating in whatever capacity necessary to ensure successful execution of the Beverage Stations, among other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Execution & Monitoring
- Support the Beverage Lead in the preparation and management of the beverage station(s) during the Living Traditions Festival. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Setup and teardown of the beverage stations pre and post-fest.
- Assisting the Production Assistant Runners with picking up and delivering the beverages for the festival.
- Stocking and maintaining the beverages during the festival hours.
- Assisting with overseeing beverage station(s) for the duration of the open hours of the festival.
- Maintaining cleanliness and efficiency of beverage sales.
- Overseeing volunteer beverage sales team.
- Organizing, inventorying and cleaning up beverages and beverage station(s) at the completion of the Living Traditions Festival.
- Returning any unsold beverages to the distributor following the festival.
- In addition to limited preparation, this position must be present for the duration of the Living Traditions Festival at Washington Square and the adjacent Library Square. The festival dates and hours are as follows
- Friday May 16th: Noon-5pm load-in and setup; 5pm-10pm festival hours
- Saturday May 17th: Noon-10pm
- Sunday May 18th: Noon-7pm
Other Duties as Assigned
- This may include a variety of tasks and responsibilities such as assisting other key festival staff and vendors, supporting the execution of logistical plans, and other duties related to the production of the Living Traditions Festival.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- Must have experience in working for large scale festivals or events. During the festival, this position requires long hours during the summer with demanding physical labor requirements.
- Must have experience working in a bar, catering and or/food service environment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- MUST HAVE UTAH SERVER-SELLER CERTIFICATION (SIPS AND TIPS).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal) required;
- Professional and positive attitude and demeanor (tact, sensitivity, positivity, and diplomacy);
- Detail oriented, able to audit work to avoid mistakes, and perform tasks accurately;
- Ability to think and act quickly under pressure;
- Knowledge in project management and teamwork;
- Positive attitude;
- Able to lift upwards of 50 pounds and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
To apply, please email a resume, in PDF format only, to Dawn Borchardt,
Dawn Borchardt (she/her)
Performing Arts Program Coordinator
Salt Lake City Arts Council
The mission of the Salt Lake City Arts Council is to promote, present, and support artists and arts organizations in order to facilitate the development of the arts and expand awareness, access, and engagement.
