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, contractor 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 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.

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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 Craft Lake City DIY Festival® held each year in August. We also offer year-round programming that includes workshops, exhibitions, and other special events.

The Outreach Assistant will be responsible for the support and/or on-site coordination of outreach events in communities throughout Utah. Craft Lake City’s Outreach Assistant is interested in the local maker movement, is familiar with Craft Lake City’s programs and mission, and has a passion for sales and event management. The Outreach Assistant will serve as a public ambassador for Craft Lake City, and will work to ensure a positive experience for community event attendees and partners. This position will also assist in a supportive role to the Volunteer Coordinator and Craft Lake City Volunteer Department. The Outreach Assistant will be responsible for overseeing the check-in, training, and coordination of volunteers on-site during the 15th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival, along with supporting our Brand Ambassador Program and volunteer efforts throughout the year. The Outreach Assistant is organized, a natural leader, a clear communicator, outgoing and team player with an interest in supporting Utah’s creative community. This staff member will become familiar with all DIY Festival departments and assist in appropriate volunteer training and management to ensure a successful Festival experience. Additionally, the Outreach Assistant will support other departments during the event, providing breaks, added support, and quality customer service to artisans, exhibitors, performers, and attendees. 

Reports to the Volunteer Coordinator. 

Responsibilities

-Serving as a representative and ambassador of Craft Lake City at various community outreach events during the year (such as farmers markets, Craft Lake City workshops, local street fairs, etc.)

-Cultivating leads for the organization (sponsors, donors, potential exhibitors, newsletter subscribers, etc.) while representing Craft Lake City at events

-Setting up and breaking down Craft Lake City’s table or booth in each venue

-Interacting with the public to promote Craft Lake City programs

-Selling Craft Lake City merchandise and tickets to meet internal sales goals

-Coordinating craft activities for the public at certain community events

-Recruiting, training and managing Brand Ambassadors as necessary to assist with Craft Lake City outreach events

-Maintaining a clean and organized area during the event

-Sending images and info to CLC’s PR & Social Media coordinator during the event

-Returning all event supplies to CLC headquarters

-Assisting with post-event reporting as needed

-Assisting the Artisan & Programs department with additional miscellaneous clerical event prep tasks as needed (such as Zone Manager prep, craft workshop kit assembly, etc.)

-Assisting the Volunteer Coordinator with managing volunteers during events
-Providing breaks for the Volunteer Coordinator and other staff members during events

-Assisting with decor install and maintenance of Volunteer Lounge including restocking snack, drinks, maps, handbills, and other materials needed by volunteers during events

-Posting on social media about Craft Lake City’s participation in partner events 

Qualifications:

-Customer service experience

-Prior experience with event coordination

-Experience in sales and/or arts programming preferred

-Exceptional organizational and customer service skills

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

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

-An interest in creating meaningful relationships between Craft Lake City and the community

-Ability to perform under stress; stress management skills 

-Organizational skills and attention to detail

-Maturity and ability to professionally represent Craft Lake City

-Desire to help with tasks ranging from data entry to in-person event support

-Comfortable building relationships with volunteers on the phone, via email, on social media and in-person

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

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

-Ability to bring your thoughts and ideas to the table in a constructive manner, and open to receiving constructive criticism on your own work

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

-Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, social media, or website management a plus

Requirements:

-Must attend required meetings and trainings

-Must be able to commit to working DIY Festival hours 

-Must be able to work long hours (10+) in outdoor summer temperatures

-Must be able to commit to scheduled work hours, attend volunteer trainings, approximately 5-10 hours per week with increased hours during summer event season  

-Must be a self-starter, someone who can take the lead when needed and can be counted on to complete tasks from beginning to end.

-Must have your own laptop and cell phone

-Must have your own car to transport supplies to off-site events

-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 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.

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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 Craft Lake City DIY Festival held each year in August, as well as a Holiday Market held in northern Utah every December. We also offer year-round programming that includes workshops, exhibitions, and other special events.

Craft Lake City is looking for a graphic designer who is passionate about the local art community and DIY culture. This is a part-time, contract position with a time commitment of 5-10 hours a week with increased hours during peak preparatory times for the DIY Fest and Holiday Market. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for Craft Lake City’s mission and brand. As our graphic designer you will create a variety of on-brand graphics for both print and digital media while adhering to Craft Lake City’s branding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design visual imagery for various uses including marketing materials, event signage, new branding and more while ensuring that they are in line with Craft Lake City’s current brand identity. 
• Coordinate with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc. to complete projects.                                           
• Work with the executive director to establish and maintain design guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Attend weekly and/or bi-weekly meetings

Requirements

• Proven print and digital work experience as a Graphic Designer
• A strong portfolio
• Ability to create unique, creative graphics, designs and logos using text and imagery
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign 
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Assist in creation of social media assets
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Up-to-date with the latest graphic design trends, techniques and technologies
• Photography experience a plus
• Ability to accept constructive criticism 
• Ability to work flexible hours and make changes to designs in a timely manner
• Possess strong conceptual skills, high-level sense of design, layout, and typography, and a broad thinker who is able to offer a variety of design solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

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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.

Craft Lake City® is looking for a Social Media Intern to assist with promotion and marketing efforts on behalf of Craft Lake City, including our Fifth Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented By Google Fiber. 

The Social Media Intern position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the organization. Working with the Craft Lake City team, you will support key communications functions such as content creation to help achieve our vision. This individual excels at providing innovative ideas and drafting creative 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 mission-driven communications that resonate with the community.

This position is one year long, 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Marketing and Communications Coordinator in generating social media content for the promotion of Craft Lake City workshops and other programming.
• Drafting posts that go out daily on all Craft Lake City channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
• Assisting the Marketing and Communications Coordinator in creating content on-site at events including the Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market and the Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival.
• Analyzing social media data and creating a monthly social media report to present to the Executive Director and Artisan & Programs Department.
• Implementing short-term and long-term communication strategies that meet organizational goals.
• Identifying opportunities to promote Craft Lake City and its programs to target audiences and media outlets.
• Following the Craft Lake City brand style guide for consistent messaging and branding.
• Collecting and managing data and statistics that measure the success of communication efforts.
• Identifying new ways to engage with Salt Lake City’s communities. 
• Contributing to Craft Lake City’s interaction with clients, the media and the general public.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Marketing or Communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for writing and creative storytelling
• Likes to network and meet new people
• Ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
• A keen eye for detail
• Organized and efficient in ability to document, manage, monitor and track data
• Exceptional customer service skills when dealing with both colleagues and partners
• Experience with workflow and information management tools such as Google Drive, Asana or Airtable a plus
• Comfortable using Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Suite applications
• 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 marketing or public relations 
• Spanish speaking a plus but not a requirement

Requirements:

• Ability to work 10 hours per week
• This is a part-time, unpaid internship
• Ability to work extended hours at the Fifth Annual Holiday Market, December 1 & 2.
• 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.

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

Brand Ambassadors allow Craft Lake City to share our wonderful programs that we offer with the community, as a non-profit. A Brand Ambassador will be representing our organization through Craft Lake City’s booth outreach program. You will get to engage with the community directly and tell them about all the amazing work that we do! This is a great way to be more involved with Craft Lake City and help us further our mission to elevate Utah’s local craft culture.

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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.

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Craft Lake City is looking for an Assistant Manager for our Ticketing and Finance Team. As the Assistant Manager in this department, you will work directly with the Ticketing and Gates Manager in team preparations & standards, assist in the training of the cashier team, configure and test POS systems, and work on-site for the duration of the festival to ensure the department runs smoothly and successfully. 

This is a re-occuring seasonal, part-time, contract position that supports the Ticketing and Gates Manager three times a year for the following large events:

-5th Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Friday December 1 and Saturday December 2, 2023 Union Station, Ogden Utah 

-SLUG Mag’s Brewstillery Saturday, June 15, 2024 Artspace Rubber & Tire Company 

-16th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Friday, August 9, Saturday August 10 and Sunday August 11,  2024, Utah State Fairpark 

This position requires a weekly time commitment of 5-15 hours per week 4 weeks leading up to each event for department preparation, with hours increasing as the specific event draws closer. 

The Ticketing and Gates Assistant Manager is required to be on-site for the duration of the events listed above, so working long hours outdoors  in the heat are factors you should consider and keep in mind when applying for this position.

10-20 post-event hours will also be required for inventory reconciliation & other wrap up tasks. 

Qualifications:

-1+ years experience in a leadership/management position 

-Ability to lead a team under pressure;  has strong stress management abilities

-HONESTY—especially when it comes to handling cash and card transactions and/or any personal information

-Excellent at listening, taking direction

-Ability to professionally interact with Festival patrons and visitors

-Ability to adapt and be flexible when necessary to help other team members

-Ability to think quickly and resolve problems that may arise with an outdoor event

-Must be punctual

-Experience with Square and or comparable digital registers

-Experience populating financial reports with data 

-Excellent communication abilities

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

-Previous experience with Square POS (Point of Sale) platform/software is a bonus

-Previous experience with Google Drive, Docs, & Sheets desired

-Previous experience with large events desired

Requirements:

-Must have flexibility/willingness to work in-house at the Craft Lake City office 5-15 hours per week, with start date in July

-Must be able to commit to working the DIY Festival week August 7-13, 2023

-Must have flexibility/willingness to complete 10-20 post festival hours 

-Must have own laptop computer, with willingness to use for Craft Lake City tasks 

-Must be a self-starter, someone who can take the lead when needed and can be counted on to complete tasks from beginning to end.

-Professionally interact with Festival patrons and visitors

-Must have your own laptop and cell phone

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.

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Craft Lake City is looking for cashiers who are wonderfully enthusiastic and can provide great customer service at our 2023 Holiday Market. Cashiers will assist with the handling of transactions at entry gates and other areas throughout the market and champion the genuine, thoughtful sale of Craft Lake City offerings. Cashiers are responsible for providing exceptional guest service and helpful information to patrons and visitors of the Holiday Market. As a cashier, you’ll also have a chance to work with a supportive team of individuals that allow Craft Lake City to create a unique market for our community. 

This is a seasonal contract position for the Holiday Market held Friday December 1 and Saturday, December 2 in Ogden, Utah. Cashiers are required to be on site for extended hours during the market, so working long hours are factors you should consider when applying for this position.

Training will be provided.

Qualifications:

-Basic math skills

-Great under pressure and has stress management abilities

-Knows how to provide spectacular customer service

-Has 1+ years experience with retail, sales and cash handling

-Previous experience with Square POS is a bonus

-Previous experience with large events would be preferred 

-Honesty and integrity when it comes to handling cash and card transactions and/or any personal information

-Ability to professionally interact with festival patrons and staff 

-Ability to passionately communicated & sale Craft Lake City product offerings

-Great at communication and problem-solving skills

-Ability to adapt and be flexible when necessary to help other team members

-Ability to think quickly and resolve problems that may arise with an outdoor event

-Must be punctual

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

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.

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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 events include the annual DIY Festival held each year in August. and the annual Holiday Market held every first week in December in Ogden. We also offer year-round programming that includes workshops, exhibitions and other special events.

Craft Lake City is looking for a charismatic, jolly individual who would love to spend two days making people smile at the Fifth Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market in Ogden. The Director of Christmas Operations, AKA Santa, has a busy holiday season but must be willing to take two days out of their manufacturing and assembly of toys to share their enthusiasm and expertise of the holiday season to excited families in Ogden, UT.

This is a seasonal, contract position with a commitment to predetermined training dates and meetings. Santa will be required to be onsite for the public hours of the Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market on December 1 & 2, 2023.,

Qualifications:

-Must love working with kids and be comfortable having their picture taken with children of all ages

-Must be able to pass a background check

-Be willing to take on the Santa character for the duration of the Holiday Market

-Ability to engage in age-appropriate conversation topics 

-Enthusiasm for customer service and a guest-focused approach 

-Professional attitude  

-Be willing to sit in a Santa suit for 8+ hours (Santa ensemble will be provided by Craft Lake City)

-Willing to commute and work in Ogden for the days of the Holiday Market

-Must have that Santa twinkle in their eye and deliver the magic of Christmas.

Requirements:

-Must attend all predetermined trainings and meetings

-Must be able to commit to working the full Holiday Market: Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, 2023.

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.

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