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Craft Lake City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and supporting Utah’s vibrant local maker community.

We’re currently hiring for both year-round (part-time & full-time) and seasonal contract positions. If you’re passionate about community, creativity and DIY culture, explore the opportunities below—you might be the perfect addition to our team!

Craft Lake City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and supporting Utah’s vibrant local maker community.

We’re currently hiring for both year-round (part-time & full-time) and seasonal contract positions. If you’re passionate about community, creativity and DIY culture, explore the opportunities below—you might be the perfect addition to our team!

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!

Holiday Market Seasonal Positions

Cocktail Server

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Reports to: Beverage Manager

Overview: Craft Lake City is looking for enthusiastic Holiday Market Cocktail Servers that can provide great customer service for our Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market. Cocktail servers will transport and serve beverage orders to Holiday Market exhibitors. The cocktail servers are responsible for receiving orders from the Beverage Manager and transporting drinks to corresponding vendors. The Cocktail staff is required to verify the vendor is 21+ and properly wristbanded. To succeed as a cocktail server, you should be friendly, proactive, and efficient. This position requires candidates to hold a Utah Sips and Tips Certification, or be willing to complete the training (CLC can cover certification cost).

This is a seasonal, paid, contract position for the Holiday Market held on Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th, 2025. 

Responsibilities:

  • You should be a skilled multi-tasker with a passion for customer satisfaction and knowledge of Holiday Market beer and cocktail offerings.
  • Handling multiple orders and tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Cleaning and clearing cups from vendors.
  • Assisting with opening and closing duties.
  • Checking identification to ensure customers are the proper age to purchase alcoholic beverages.
  • Standing, walking and carrying heavy trays of food and drinks.

Qualifications:

  • A customer-oriented approach
  • Handling multiple orders and tasks in an efficient manner
  • A friendly, attentive attitude.
  • A passion for providing customers with high-quality service.
  • Ability to manage crowds
  • Experience may be preferred, especially if serving beverages.
  • Ability to walk, stand, and carry heavy trays.

Requirements:

  • Willingness to work at peak hours.
  • Must be over the age of 21
  • Must be EASY Certified in the state of Utah, or willing to get certified (CLC can cover cost) 
  • Must attend 1 staff meeting/training prior to the event
  • Must be able to commit to working the 2025 Holiday Market December 5-6, 2025
  • Must provide transportation to and from scheduled shifts at the Ogden Union Station
  • Must be able to lift and carry 10-15 lbs and do hands-on physical work
  • Must be able to stand on your feet for upwards of 8 hours a day
  • Must be able to walk 10 or more miles each day
  • No drinking while working

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!

ID Checker

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Reports to: Beverage Manager

Overview: Craft Lake City is looking for ID Checkers who are wonderfully enthusiastic and can provide great customer service at our Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market. ID Checkers will be staffed inside the market, checking ID’s & wristanding incoming guests to ensure that they are over the age of 21 & eligible to consume alcohol at the event. 

This is a seasonal, paid, contract position for the Holiday Market held on Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th, 2025. 

Qualifications:

  • Friendly, well-communicated, able to navigate crowds with a confident attitude 
  • Must be able to stand/walk for extended hours during the event
  • Must be knowledgeable about the Holiday Market programming & geography (training provided) 
  • Must display confidence in ID checking procedure (training provided)
  • Must be a communicative, positive person

Requirements:

  • Must be over the age of 21
  • Must be EASY Certified in the state of Utah 
  • Must attend 1 staff meeting/training prior to the event
  • Must be able to commit to working the 2025 Holiday Market December 5-6, 2026
  • Must provide transportation to and from scheduled shifts at the Ogden Union Station

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!

Year-Round Positions

Join us year-round to help bring our programming to life! Whether you’re available full-time or just a few hours a week, we offer roles to match a variety of schedules. Time commitments vary by position, so read on to find the opportunity that’s right for you.

Social Media Internship

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Craft Lake City is looking for a new volunteer intern to join our office team immediately! If you are interested in this position, please click this link to apply.

Overview: Craft Lake City’s Social Media Internships provide prospective digital marketers and journalists with professional experience. From learning the fundamentals of social media strategy and market research to content creation and community engagement, Craft Lake City offers Social Media Interns the opportunity to be part of a non-profit organization that works 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 fosters a highly skilled, creative, energized and empowered team. This is a year long, volunteer internship position.

Reports to: Executive Director and Artisan & Programs Manager

Commitment: One year, 10 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and schedule social media posts across platforms
  • Ensure messaging aligns with brand style guidelines
  • Brainstorm and develop social media campaigns and content ideas
  • Assist with pitching, editing, and posting video and photo content
  • Engage with the online community via social media, Tidio, and voicemails
  • Track social media metrics and prepare monthly reports
  • Add Craft Lake City events to community calendars
  • Collaborate on strategy, content calendars, and promotions
  • Support digital campaigns with marketing and design teams
  • Cover live events and create real-time social content
  • Assist with content planning for major events (LetterWest, DIY Festival, Holiday Market)
  • Support miscellaneous marketing, events, and social media tasks

Qualifications

  • Passion for Craft Lake City’s mission and local creative community
  • Creative mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Interest in Utah’s arts, music, and event scenes
  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a team
  • Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn
  • Enthusiasm for social media storytelling and community engagement
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn?
  • Basic knowledge of social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite)
  • Basic understanding of social media analytics and metrics
  • Ability to follow style guidelines for consistent branding

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Leadership and teamwork skills
  • Strong work ethic and reliability
  • Self-starter with ability to adapt quickly
  • Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
  • Experience with photo/video editing software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to accept feedback and apply it to work
  • Professionalism in representing Craft Lake City

Requirements

  • Volunteer 10 hours per week in the office (part-time, unpaid internship)
  • Availability for extended hours during major events
  • Own laptop and cell phone for Craft Lake City tasks
  • Reliable transportation

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!

Volunteer Positions

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.

Want to learn more about Craft Lake City? Check out our programming here!