Weber State University
Event Operations Specialist
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Ogden, UT
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Full-Time
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$29K
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Operations
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June 20th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary
Weber State University is hiring an Event Operations Specialist. The role involves providing technical and logistical support for events at multiple campus venues, including setting up and maintaining equipment, coordinating day-to-day event operations, and managing specialized technical and sound systems. The specialist collaborates with clients and the event production team, handles event setup and teardown, and works irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Highlights
- Provide technical support by installing, configuring, and troubleshooting audio, video, lighting, and sound equipment for events.
- Assist with physical setup and breakdown of event equipment, tables, chairs, and stages.
- Coordinate daily operations of all event facilities in consultation with the Event and Sport Facilities Manager.
- Manage multiple events concurrently and oversee scheduling of event setup and tear-down.
- Ensure concession stands are properly stocked during events.
- Required software and technical skills include proficiency with event and technical equipment, and experience with computer systems; knowledge of Excel and word processing is preferred.
- Must obtain OSHA forklift safety certificate within six months of hire and hold a valid Utah driver's license.
- Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of related experience, and ability to work irregular hours.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with NCAA guidelines, event production planning including lighting, sound, broadcast, and ticket scanning systems, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Salary starts at $28,500 annually for a 30-hour workweek position with a comprehensive benefits package.
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WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
| Position Title | Event Operations Specialist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | S02384P |
| Position Category | Staff |
| Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT |
| Hours per week | 30 |
| Months per year | 12 |
| Alternate work schedule | May have lighter weeks throughout the year or work more during event season and less in the summer, TBD
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| Pay Grade | N25 |
| Salary | |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Job Summary/Basic Function | This is a 3/4 time position that is responsible for the technical and logistical support for events that directly support the production of events at the Dee Events Center, Stewart Stadium and events at other campus venues, which includes setting up and maintaining equipment, as well as ensuring the physical space is prepared for events. In consultation with the Event and Sport Facilities Manager, coordinates the day-to-day operations at all event facilities, including managing the specialized technical and sound systems of a multi-purpose events arena. Works closely with internal and external clients. Manages multiple projects and events concurrently and in various stages of planning with great attention to detail. Oversees the operation and scheduling of event set up and tear-down. This position is required to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required in support of events at multiple sport and event campus facilities. Ensures concessions stands are properly stocked. Position is very hands and requires extensive interaction with staff and customers during events. Key Responsibilities:
This positions requires the flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. |
| Required Qualifications | Required:
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| Preferred Qualifications | Preferred:
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| A successful candidate will be willing to | |
| Background Check? | Yes |
| Benefits Summary | WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. |
Posting Detail Information
| Job Open Date | 06/18/2026 |
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| Review Date | 06/28/2026 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Notes to Applicant | If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this 3/4 time position starts at $28,500 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin June 28, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28594 |
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ADA Essential Job Function
| Physical Activity of this position | Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. |
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| Physical Requirements of this position | Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. |
| Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection). |
| The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. , The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. |
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