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Craft Lake City is a non-profit organization that lives to champion the local maker scene. Craft Lake City’s flagship event is the annual DIY Festival held each year in August. We also offer year-round programming that includes workshops, exhibits, and other special events. We’re currently hiring for year-round roles (part-time & full-time) as well as seasonal contract positions. If you are community-minded and interested in DIY culture, take a look at the opportunities below. You might be a great fit and just who we’re looking for!

Year-Round Positions

Work with us year-round to implement programming.  From full-time to a few hours a week, we have something that might meet your level of availability. Time commitment varies by role, so read on to see if you would be a good fit for one of our positions!

Development Coordinator

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Reports to:  Executive Director

Department: Development & Fundraising

Craft Lake City is looking for an Development Coordinator to join our office team. This position will be responsible for identifying and securing funding for Craft Lake City’s many programs through grant writing, sponsorship asks and fundraising. The position will also oversee data collection and reporting for the organization, including producing Craft Lake City’s Annual Report. This is a full-time position with a weekly time commitment of 40 hours, which begins immediately upon hiring.

 

Craft Lake City’s Development Coordinator is community-minded, interested in local DIY culture, familiar with Craft Lake City and its programs and, above all, has a passion for writing. The Development Coordinator will become intimately familiar with Craft Lake City’s programming and continually innovate and improve upon our ability to craft a narrative that resonates with funders. The Development Coordinator will develop and track multiple funding projects simultaneously, requiring the ability to stay organized while managing competing priorities.

The Development Coordinator leads Craft Lake City’s Development team, including supervising the Sponsorship & Generosity Coordinator. The goals of the Development team are to establish and build relationships with any and all future and potential donors, sponsors, and community organizations, develop new streams of funding, and fulfill commitments to supporters, thereby supporting the mission of the organization and expanding Craft Lake City’s  impact on the local community through events and educational programming.

The Development Coordinator will be an asset in paving the way for new and any relevant opportunities to assist in the growth of the organization through the expansion and application of the organization’s mission statement.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying grant opportunities, writing grants, soliciting sponsorships, meeting with potential donors and managing follow-up
  • Clarifying messaging for Craft Lake City programs
  • Support Executive Director with creating and managing program budgets for grant submissions
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting of grantee awards in Quickbooks 
  • Collecting and managing data and statistics that support Craft Lake City’s funding requests
  • Ensure Craft Lake City programming meets funding requirements as outlined in contracts, funding agreements, and award letters 
  • Creating grants checklist to ensure staff are meeting grant requirements for every program
  • Manage Sponsorship & Generosity Coordinator position
  • Cultivating relationships with funders for the annual DIY Festival and other Craft Lake City events
  • Developing creative new ways to deliver value to partners in exchange for financial support
  • Identifying new sources of funding via creative outreach
  • Monitoring grant performance and fulfillment 
  • Tracking funding and related commitments over time
  • Generating content for Craft Lake City’s annual report 
  • Review marketing materials to ensure that funders are recognized appropriately 
  • Sending donor acknowledgements and thank you cards
  • Execute fundraising events, i.e., GivingTuesday, Annual Giving Campaign.
  • Compile and present yearly reports based on membership surveys, member numbers, programming & event success, etc., to be presented to Craft Lake City’s Board and other affiliated organization committees and partners.
  • Serve as Craft Lake City Advisory Board Finance Committee Liaison

Qualifications:

  • Confident in written and verbal communication skills
  • Outgoing personality 
  • Assertive in pitching sponsorship opportunities and asking for money 
  • Exceptional customer service abilities
  • Organized and efficient in ability to document, manage, monitor and track data
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Ability to respond positively to criticism, to self-reflect, and to change directions when necessary
  • Willingness to go above and beyond in order to make things happen
  • Experience with tools such as Quickbooks, Excel, Google Drive, Asana or Airtable a plus
  • Direct experience with sales, fundraising, or nonprofit development a plus
  • Experience with managing large sponsorships 
  • Experience writing grants
  • Experience searching for new grant opportunities
  • Interested in building and maintaining long term relationships with potential sponsors, donors and funders 

Requirements:

  • Ability to work 40 hours per week

Craft Lake City is an equal opportunity employer. Craft Lake City will not discriminate and will take measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.

The Community Workshop Assistant will be responsible for the on-site coordination of both hands-on or virtual craft workshops in communities throughout Utah. Craft Lake City’s Community Workshop Assistant is interested in the local maker movement, is familiar with Craft Lake City’s programs and mission, and has a passion for arts education and event management. The Community Workshop Assistant will serve as a public ambassador for Craft Lake City, and will work to ensure a positive, professional and educational experience for workshop instructors, attendees and venue partners.

Responsibilities:
-Serving as a representative and ambassador of Craft Lake City at various community craft workshops during the year
-Fostering positive relationships with workshop instructors and venue partners
-Setting up and breaking down the workshop area in each venue in collaboration with venue contact and instructor
-Assisting workshop instructor with supply load-in, set-up and load-out
-Verifying workshop ticket holders upon arrival (in-person workshops)
-Selling tickets to waitlist participants as necessary
-Providing presentations to attendees about Craft Lake City and upcoming programs
-Maintaining a clean and organized workshop area during the program
-Supporting attendees and instructors during each workshop as needed
-Posting to social media during and after the workshop
-Coordinating attendee surveys at the end of each workshop
-Returning workshop supplies to Craft Lake City headquarters
-Providing photos from the workshop to Craft Lake City
-Adding workshop responses to online form
-Completing post-event workshop assistant online form
-Assisting with post-event reporting as needed

Qualifications:
-Prior experience with event management
-Prior experience or willingness to learn and master online meeting platforms (Google Meet, Zoom, etc.)
-Experience in arts programming preferred
-Exceptional organizational, stress management and customer service skills
-Ability to adapt and be flexible and collaborative in an event-driven, nonprofit environment
-Ability to access email each day and respond in a timely manner
-Proficient with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.

Requirements:
-Must attend required meetings and production training
-Must be able to commit to work the public hours of the workshops with additional setup and teardown specific to each program
-Must have your own laptop and vehicle and willingness to use for workshop-related tasks
-Must be comfortable troubleshooting technical issues, while simultaneously addressing attendees.
-Must be comfortable lifting chairs, tables and other supplies

Craft Lake City is an equal opportunity employer. Craft Lake City will not discriminate and will take measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.

*Please save opportunities@craftlakecity.com to your address book to ensure that none of the important communications get filtered into your spam folder, and check your email regularly for hiring updates.*

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Executive Assistant

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Reports to Executive Director

Craft Lake City is looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Executive Director. The Craft Lake City Executive Assistant is passionate about elevating Utah’s creative community. This self-motivated individual excels at managing details, preparing financial documents, creating spreadsheets, reports, letters, invoices and other supportive documents. Individuals should desire to join a committed team to achieve Craft Lake City’s nonprofit mission.

This is a year-round, full-time, contract position with a weekly time commitment 40 hours per week, which begins immediately upon hiring. Weekly time commitments will increase in July and August leading up to the Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival and October and November leading up to the Annual Holiday Market.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Executive Director
  • Basic bookkeeping
  • Perform a variety of administrative support (screening phone calls & emails, sending thank-you cards, filing/organizing documents, taking notes, assisting with payroll, etc.)
  • Sponsorship outreach on behalf of the Executive Director
  • Proposal creation
  • Email and Communication Filtering: Regularly check and prioritize incoming communications to ensure the ED addresses only the most critical items
  • Calendar Management: Maintain a clear and organized calendar, balancing work and personal commitments
  • Meeting Coordination: Schedule and organize meetings, ensuring they are necessary and productive
  • Team Communication: Act as a liaison between the ED and other staff members or departments
  • Networking Coordination: Manage contacts and networking opportunities, aligning them with business priorities
  • Google Drive management: Ensure ED’s Google Drive stays organized and free of clutter
  • Task Prioritization: Regularly assess tasks and priorities to align with the ED’s strategic goals
  • Run errands for the organization as needed
  • Organization data research
  • Project Tracking: Stay informed about key business projects and deadlines to advise and update the ED as needed
  • Time Management: Continuously look for ways to make the ED’s schedule more efficient
  • Problem-Solving: Anticipate and address potential issues before they reach the ED, ensuring smooth operations
  • Confidentiality Management: Safeguard sensitive information, ensuring privacy and security
  • Manage organization’s inventory
  • Prepare documents for review and presentation by, boards of directors, committees, and Executive Director
  • Attend Craft Lake City quarterly board meetings as needed

Qualifications:

Exceptional organizational skills and self-discipline

Ability to access email 2–3 times a day and respond in a timely manner.

Knows how to spell “team player” without an “I” or “me”

Proficient with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.

Ability to adapt and be flexible to the various tasks and situations of a not-for-profit world

Ability to bring your thoughts and ideas to the table in a constructive manner

If you have experience invoicing, that is another PLUS!

Solid writing and communication skills

Ability to perform under stress

Requirements:

Must be able to work in-office 40 hrs per week, with flexibility to complete tasks outside of typical office hours, when needed

Must have own laptop and cell phone

Must have reliable transportation and a willingness to use for work-related tasks

Craft Lake City is an equal opportunity employer. Craft Lake City will not discriminate and will take measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, neurodiversity, religion and national origin. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.

*Please save opportunities@craftlakecity.com to your address book to ensure that none of the important communications get filtered into your spam folder, and check your email regularly for hiring updates.*

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Community Workshop Assistant

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Reports to Programs Administrator

Craft Lake City is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Craft Lake City’s flagship event is the annual DIY Festival held each year in August. We also offer year-round programming that includes workshops, exhibitions and other special events.

The Community Workshop Assistant will be responsible for the on-site coordination of both hands-on or virtual craft workshops in communities throughout Utah. Craft Lake City’s Community Workshop Assistant is interested in the local maker movement, is familiar with Craft Lake City’s programs and mission, and has a passion for arts education and event management. The Community Workshop Assistant will serve as a public ambassador for Craft Lake City, and will work to ensure a positive, professional and educational experience for workshop instructors, attendees and venue partners.

Responsibilities:

-Serving as a representative and ambassador of Craft Lake City at various community craft workshops during the year

-Fostering positive relationships with workshop instructors and venue partners

-Setting up and breaking down the workshop area in each venue in collaboration with venue contact and instructor

-Assisting workshop instructor with supply load-in, set-up and load-out

-Verifying workshop ticket holders upon arrival (in-person workshops)

-Selling tickets to waitlist participants as necessary

-Providing presentations to attendees about Craft Lake City and upcoming programs

-Maintaining a clean and organized workshop area during the program

-Supporting attendees and instructors during each workshop as needed

-Posting to social media during and after the workshop

-Coordinating attendee surveys at the end of each workshop

-Returning workshop supplies to Craft Lake City headquarters

-Providing photos from the workshop to Craft Lake City

-Adding workshop responses to online form

-Completing post-event workshop assistant online form

-Assisting with post-event reporting as needed

Qualifications:

-Prior experience with event management

-Prior experience or willingness to learn and master online meeting platforms (Google Meet, Zoom, etc.)

-Experience in arts programming preferred

-Exceptional organizational, stress management and customer service skills

-Ability to adapt and be flexible and collaborative in an event-driven, nonprofit environment

-Ability to access email each day and respond in a timely manner

-Proficient with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.

Requirements:

-Must attend required meetings and production training

-Must be able to commit to work the public hours of the workshops with additional setup and teardown specific to each program

-Must have your own laptop and vehicle and willingness to use for workshop-related tasks

-Must be comfortable troubleshooting technical issues, while simultaneously addressing attendees.

-Must be comfortable lifting chairs, tables and other supplies

Craft Lake City is an equal opportunity employer. Craft Lake City will not discriminate and will take measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.

*Please save opportunities@craftlakecity.com to your address book to ensure that none of the important communications get filtered into your spam folder, and check your email regularly for hiring updates.*

Click HERE to Apply now!

Seasonal Positions

Join our paid team on a temporary basis and help us produce our exceptional Annual events like the DIY Festival, Holiday Market and LetterWest. It is a great way to earn some extra funds while contributing to something greater in your community!

Volunteer With Us

Support the Craft Lake City team in your spare time as a volunteer. Volunteers are the backbone of Craft Lake City. Find out ways to volunteer your time by clicking the links below.

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