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We are Builders. We are Dreamers. We are Craft Lake City.

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!

Social Media Internship

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Reports to: Executive Director and Artisan & Programs Manager

Commitment: One year, 10 hours/week

Overview: Craft Lake City Social Media Internships provide digital marketers 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.

The Social Media Intern position plays a key role in the continued growth and success of the organization. Working with the Craft Lake City team, this position will support key communications functions such as content creation to help achieve our vision. The ideal candidate excels at providing creative ideas and drafting engaging messaging for diverse audiences. The Social Media Intern will become intimately familiar with Craft Lake City’s programming and will work to collaboratively innovate and improve upon our ability to strategize and execute mission-driven communications that resonate with the community and provide measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaboratively managing and creating communication strategies, both short- and long-term, to align with organizational goals.
  • Drafting and scheduling daily social media posts across Craft Lake City’s channels (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn) while adhering to the brand style guide for consistent messaging.
  • Brainstorming and developing social media-related projects and campaigns.
  • Assisting with the pitching, editing and posting of video and photo content shot with a phone.
  • Support external communications by engaging with the online community, including responding to direct messages and comments on social media platforms, Tidio (website messenger) and voicemails on behalf of the organization.
  • Analyzing social media performance and engagement metrics, and preparing a monthly report for the Executive Director and Artisan & Programs Department.
  • Exploring and researching new ways to engage with Salt Lake City communities.
  • Assisting with various tasks related to marketing, events and social media as needed.
  • Adding Craft Lake City events and opportunities to community calendars.
  • Collaborating with the Artisan & Programs Manager to create social media strategies and maintain a content calendar for consistent posting.
  • Collaborating with the Artisan & Programs Manager to generate social media content for promoting workshops and other Craft Lake City programming.
  • Collaborating with marketing and design teams on digital campaigns to ensure timely delivery and high-quality content.”
  • Identifying opportunities to promote Craft Lake City’s programs to target audiences and media outlets.
  • Collecting and managing data to measure the success of communication efforts.
  • Supporting live event coverage and content creation on social media platforms.
  • Assisting the Artisan & Programs Department in planning and creating content on-site at events such as the LetterWest, DIY Festival and Holiday Market

Qualifications:

  • Driven by the Craft Lake City Mission
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Creative mindset with the ability to generate engaging content ideas
  • Interest in Utah’s local music, arts, and event scenes
  • Ability to multitask and manage deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced setting
  • Positive attitude and excitement to support the local creative community
  • Enthusiastic about social media and storytelling, with a passion for creating engaging content and connecting with online communities.
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Strong understanding of major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit)
  • Basic knowledge of social media scheduling tools (ex. Metabusiness Suite)
  • Basic understanding of social media metrics and analytics
  • Ability to apply and follow style guidelines for consistent branding

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Leadership and team-building
  • Strong work ethic and dependability
  • Ability to work and self-start with little supervision
  • Quick learner and adaptable
  • Experience with email marketing platforms and strategies (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc)
  • Experience with photo/video editing software is a plus (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite)
  • Strong communication skills for in-person, telephone and online correspondence
  • Must be able to receive constructive criticism
  • Must apply feedback into workflow
  • Must manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities, goals, and deadlines efficiently
  • Solid comprehension of grammar and writing techniques
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Mental radar for effective writing/writing-based problem-solving skills
  • Maturity and ability to professionally represent Craft Lake City, both on and off the clock

Requirements:

  • Ability to volunteer 10 hours per week in office
  • This is a part-time, unpaid internship
  • Ability to commit to extended hours at Annual Events like LetterWest, the DIY Festival and Holiday Market.
  • Must have your own laptop and cell phone, with willingness to use for Craft Lake City tasks
  • Must have reliable transportation, with willingness to use for Craft Lake City 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 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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Workshop Assistants

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Reports to: Artisan & Programs Manager and Programs Administrator

Overview: 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.

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