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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!
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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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.
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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.
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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!
DIY Festival Seasonal Positions
Zone Manager
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Reports to: Artisan and Programs Manager
Overview: Craft Lake City’s Festival Zone Managers serve as the primary point of contact for a large group of exhibitors at the Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival. Zone Managers are personable, adaptable, solution-oriented leaders with excellent customer service skills and an interest in supporting Utah’s DIY businesses.
This is a contract, festival-specific position with a commitment of working August 8-10, 2025, with additional preparation shifts in the 4-6 weeks prior to the festival and the days immediately following the festival. The DIY Festival Kids’ Area Coordinator is required to be onsite for the duration of the DIY Fest, so working long hours in potentially extreme heat are factors to consider and keep in mind when applying for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for artisans at the DIY Fest in your assigned zone, offering excellent customer service to ensure a positive festival experience for all participants
- Support artisans in your zone throughout the weekend, including answering questions, helping to troubleshoot issues, and escalating any special needs or concerns to management as necessary
- Play a key role in the load-in and load-out logistics for artisans in your zone, including volunteer training and management
- Create, organize, and distribute artisan lanyards and signage
- Assist the Craft Lake City team with setting up and breaking down DIY Fest signage and equipment before, during, and after the DIY Fest
- Assist in other areas of the DIY Fest as needed throughout the weekend
Qualifications:
- 2 years of management or leadership experience
- Festival, large event and/or crowd management experience preferred
- Exceptional customer service, problem-solving and communication skills
- Organized, collaborative and self-disciplined
- Ability to adapt in an event-driven, nonprofit environment
- Available to read and respond to email 2–3 times per day
- Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs
- Must be able to stand on their feet for upwards of 10 hours a day
- Must be able to endure summer temperatures of 90 degrees and above
Requirements:
- Seasonal, contract position with the ability to work in-house at our offices 1-5 hours per week starting in July with hours increasing in August
- Must attend all staff meetings and trainings
- Must be able to commit to working the DIY Festival week August 4th-11th 2025 and DIY Festival weekend, Friday August 8th, Saturday August 9th, and Sunday August 10th, 2025
- Must have your own laptop and cellphone
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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Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
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Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
Overview: Craft Lake City’s Assistant Volunteer Coordinator is a part-time, contract position that supports the Volunteer Coordinator and the overall efforts of the Craft Lake City Volunteer Department. This role plays a key part in organizing and managing volunteer engagement for the 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival.
The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for volunteer check-in, training, and on-site coordination during the Festival. This team member will gain familiarity with all DIY Festival departments to ensure volunteers are properly trained and placed for a smooth and successful event.
Ideal candidates are highly organized, outgoing, team-oriented, and strong communicators with a passion for supporting Utah’s creative community. During the Festival, the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator will also assist other departments as needed—providing breaks, additional support, and excellent customer service to artisans, exhibitors, performers, and attendees.
This is a contract, festival-specific position with a commitment of working August 8-10, 2025, with additional preparation shifts in the 4-6 weeks prior to the festival and the days immediately following the festival. The DIY Festival Assistant Volunteer Coordinator is required to be onsite for the duration of the DIY Fest, so working long hours in potentially extreme heat are factors to consider and keep in mind when applying for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Volunteer Coordinator in managing the DIY Festival Volunteer Lounge, including overseeing volunteer check-in/check-out when the Coordinator is unavailable
- Provide thorough on-site volunteer training during the DIY Festival
- Help assess volunteer needs during events and monitor volunteer activities
- Escalate any volunteer concerns or conflicts to the Volunteer Coordinator
- Offer event-wide support by moving volunteers between areas as needed and providing supplemental training
- Provide coverage and breaks for the Volunteer Coordinator and other staff during events
- Assist with Volunteer Lounge setup, décor, restocking snacks, drinks, maps, handbills, and other materials
- Help distribute volunteer benefits, including t-shirts and other items
- Answer questions and direct visitors and community members at events
- Support the Volunteer Coordinator with oversight and feedback for volunteer engagement at partner events
- Assist with post-event follow-ups, including volunteer thank-you messages and surveys
- Coordinate food donation outreach and pickups with Advisory Board members
- Supervise Brand Ambassadors at the Craft Lake City booth during partner events
- Contribute to social media content promoting Craft Lake City’s presence at community events
Qualifications:
- Enthusiastic about supporting Utah’s creative community
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Professional, mature, and a positive representative of Craft Lake City
- Willingness to take on varied tasks from data entry to in-person support
- Comfortable building relationships with volunteers across phone, email, social media, and in person
- Able to check and respond to email daily in a timely fashion
- A true team player—collaborative, adaptable, and dependable
- Open to feedback and able to give input constructively
- Technologically comfortable; proficient in Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.
- Bonus: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, social media, or website content management
Requirements:
- Attend all required meetings and trainings
- Commit to working all DIY Festival hours (August 8–10, 2025)
- Available for long outdoor shifts (10+ hours) in summer conditions
- Commit to 5–10 hours per week leading up to the festival, with increased availability during peak event season
- Self-motivated and dependable—can take initiative and see tasks through to completion
- Must have access to a personal laptop, cell phone, and reliable transportation
- Must be comfortable lifting and moving event supplies (e.g., chairs, tables)
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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Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
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Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator
Overview: Craft Lake City’s Assistant Volunteer Coordinator is a part-time, contract position that supports the Volunteer Coordinator and the overall efforts of the Craft Lake City Volunteer Department. This role plays a key part in organizing and managing volunteer engagement for the 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival.
The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for volunteer check-in, training, and on-site coordination during the Festival. This team member will gain familiarity with all DIY Festival departments to ensure volunteers are properly trained and placed for a smooth and successful event.
Ideal candidates are highly organized, outgoing, team-oriented, and strong communicators with a passion for supporting Utah’s creative community. During the Festival, the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator will also assist other departments as needed—providing breaks, additional support, and excellent customer service to artisans, exhibitors, performers, and attendees.
This is a contract, festival-specific position with a commitment of working August 8-10, 2025, with additional preparation shifts in the 4-6 weeks prior to the festival and the days immediately following the festival. The DIY Festival Assistant Volunteer Coordinator is required to be onsite for the duration of the DIY Fest, so working long hours in potentially extreme heat are factors to consider and keep in mind when applying for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Volunteer Coordinator in managing the DIY Festival Volunteer Lounge, including overseeing volunteer check-in/check-out when the Coordinator is unavailable
- Provide thorough on-site volunteer training during the DIY Festival
- Help assess volunteer needs during events and monitor volunteer activities
- Escalate any volunteer concerns or conflicts to the Volunteer Coordinator
- Offer event-wide support by moving volunteers between areas as needed and providing supplemental training
- Provide coverage and breaks for the Volunteer Coordinator and other staff during events
- Assist with Volunteer Lounge setup, décor, restocking snacks, drinks, maps, handbills, and other materials
- Help distribute volunteer benefits, including t-shirts and other items
- Answer questions and direct visitors and community members at events
- Support the Volunteer Coordinator with oversight and feedback for volunteer engagement at partner events
- Assist with post-event follow-ups, including volunteer thank-you messages and surveys
- Coordinate food donation outreach and pickups with Advisory Board members
- Supervise Brand Ambassadors at the Craft Lake City booth during partner events
- Contribute to social media content promoting Craft Lake City’s presence at community events
Qualifications:
- Enthusiastic about supporting Utah’s creative community
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Professional, mature, and a positive representative of Craft Lake City
- Willingness to take on varied tasks from data entry to in-person support
- Comfortable building relationships with volunteers across phone, email, social media, and in person
- Able to check and respond to email daily in a timely fashion
- A true team player—collaborative, adaptable, and dependable
- Open to feedback and able to give input constructively
- Technologically comfortable; proficient in Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.
- Bonus: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, social media, or website content management
Requirements:
- Attend all required meetings and trainings
- Commit to working all DIY Festival hours (August 8–10, 2025)
- Available for long outdoor shifts (10+ hours) in summer conditions
- Commit to 5–10 hours per week leading up to the festival, with increased availability during peak event season
- Self-motivated and dependable—can take initiative and see tasks through to completion
- Must have access to a personal laptop, cell phone, and reliable transportation
- Must be comfortable lifting and moving event supplies (e.g., chairs, tables)
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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Kids' Area Coordinator
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Reports to: Artisan & Programs Manager
Overview: Craft Lake City’s DIY Festival Kids’ Area Coordinator is responsible for programming the Kids’ Area to ensure a fun, creative and educational experience for kids and families during the DIY Festival. This team member is passionate about youth arts education, and is creative, collaborative, friendly, leadership-driven and organized.
This is a contract, festival-specific position with a commitment of working August 8-10, 2025, with additional preparation shifts in the 4-6 weeks prior to the festival and the days immediately following the festival. The DIY Festival Kids’ Area Coordinator is required to be onsite for the duration of the DIY Fest, so working long hours in potentially extreme heat are factors to consider and keep in mind when applying for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Create a plan for decor in the Kids’ Area and work with volunteers to make the decorations
- Work with CLC’s Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train and manage volunteers for the Kids’ Area
- Collaborate with the DIY Festival Inventory Manager to determine what supplies and tools will be needed in the Kids’ Area
- Create and execute a safety plan for managing the bounce house and other entertainment in Kids’ Area, including recruiting contractors/volunteers to ensure coverage of all Kid’s Area activities.
- Manage all aspects of the Kids’ Area during the DIY Festival, including setup, breakdown, and assisting volunteers and staff as needed
- Work with Kids’ Area Sponsor to ensure their promotion and participation goals are met
Qualifications:
- Previous management experience
- Experience working with children of all ages, in art education, and/or family programming preferred
- Event coordination and crowd management experience desired
- Well-versed in creating and managing a budget
- Superb customer service skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Effective communicator with a collaborative work style
- Adaptable and flexible in a nonprofit, event-driven environment
- Ability to access email 2–3 times a day and respond in a timely manner
- Proficient with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.
- Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs
- Must be able to stand on their feet for upwards of 10 hours a day
- Must be able to endure summer temperatures of 90 degrees and above
Requirements:
- Part-time, seasonal contract position
- Ability to work in-house at the CLC offices 5-10 hours per week May/June
- Must own laptop and cellphone, with willingness to use for Craft Lake City tasks
- Reliable transportation with willingness to use for Craft Lake City tasks
- Available to work increased hours in the summer, June-August, leading up to the DIY Festival
- Committed to working the DIY Festival weekend, August 12-14, 2022, as well as additional hours for setup and breakdown
- Must attend all required staff meetings and trainings
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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Kids' Area Assistant Coordinator
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Reports to: Artisan & Programs Manager
Overview: Craft Lake City’s DIY Festival Kids’ Area Assistant Coordinator is responsible for assisting in managing the Kids’ Area to ensure a safe, fun, creative and educational experience for kids and families during the DIY Festival. This team member is passionate about youth arts education, and is creative, collaborative, friendly, and organized.
This is a contract, festival-specific position with a commitment of working August 8-10, 2025, with additional preparation shifts in the 4-6 weeks prior to the festival and the days immediately following the festival. The DIY Festival Kids’ Area Assistant Coordinator is required to be onsite for the duration of the DIY Fest, so working long hours in potentially extreme heat are factors to consider and keep in mind when applying for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Work with CLC’s Kids’ Area Coordinator to recruit, train and manage volunteers for the Kids’ Area
- Collaborate with the Kids’ Area Coordinator and DIY Festival Inventory Coordinator to determine what supplies and tools will be needed in the Kids’ Area
- Create and execute a safety plan for managing the bounce house and other activities in Kids’ Area
- Work with Kids’ Area Coordinator to ensure volunteer shift coverage of all Kid’s Area activities.
- Assist in Managing all aspects of the Kids’ Area during the DIY Festival, including setup, breakdown, staff breaks, and assisting volunteers and staff as needed
- Work with Kids’ Area Sponsor to ensure their promotion and participation goals are met
- Provide impeccable customers service to the family and patrons attending the Kids’ Area
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children of all ages, in art education, and/or family programming preferred
- Event coordination and crowd management experience desired
- Well-versed in creating and managing a budget
- Superb customer service skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Effective communicator with a collaborative work style
- Adaptable and flexible in a nonprofit, event-driven environment
- Proficient with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.
- Comfortable leading volunteers
- Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs
- Must be able to stand on their feet for upwards of 10 hours a day
- Must be able to endure summer temperatures of 90 degrees and above
- Passionate about kids and providing positive experiences for them
Requirements:
- Part-time, seasonal contract position
- Ability to work in-house at the CLC office for Training 3-4 days before the DIY Festival
- Available to work all three days of the 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons: August 8, 9, & 10, 2025
- Must own laptop and cellphone, with willingness to use for Craft Lake City tasks
- Reliable transportation with willingness to use for Craft Lake City tasks
- Must attend all required staff meetings and trainings
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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Kids' Area Assistant Coordinator
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Reports to: Artisan & Programs Manager
Overview: Craft Lake City’s DIY Festival Kids’ Area Assistant Coordinator is responsible for assisting in managing the Kids’ Area to ensure a safe, fun, creative and educational experience for kids and families during the DIY Festival. This team member is passionate about youth arts education, and is creative, collaborative, friendly, and organized.
This is a contract, festival-specific position with a commitment of working August 8-10, 2025, with additional preparation shifts in the 4-6 weeks prior to the festival and the days immediately following the festival. The DIY Festival Kids’ Area Assistant Coordinator is required to be onsite for the duration of the DIY Fest, so working long hours in potentially extreme heat are factors to consider and keep in mind when applying for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Work with CLC’s Kids’ Area Coordinator to recruit, train and manage volunteers for the Kids’ Area
- Collaborate with the Kids’ Area Coordinator and DIY Festival Inventory Coordinator to determine what supplies and tools will be needed in the Kids’ Area
- Create and execute a safety plan for managing the bounce house and other activities in Kids’ Area
- Work with Kids’ Area Coordinator to ensure volunteer shift coverage of all Kid’s Area activities.
- Assist in Managing all aspects of the Kids’ Area during the DIY Festival, including setup, breakdown, staff breaks, and assisting volunteers and staff as needed
- Work with Kids’ Area Sponsor to ensure their promotion and participation goals are met
- Provide impeccable customers service to the family and patrons attending the Kids’ Area
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children of all ages, in art education, and/or family programming preferred
- Event coordination and crowd management experience desired
- Well-versed in creating and managing a budget
- Superb customer service skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Effective communicator with a collaborative work style
- Adaptable and flexible in a nonprofit, event-driven environment
- Proficient with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.
- Comfortable leading volunteers
- Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs
- Must be able to stand on their feet for upwards of 10 hours a day
- Must be able to endure summer temperatures of 90 degrees and above
- Passionate about kids and providing positive experiences for them
Requirements:
- Part-time, seasonal contract position
- Ability to work in-house at the CLC office for Training 3-4 days before the DIY Festival
- Available to work all three days of the 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons: August 8, 9, & 10, 2025
- Must own laptop and cellphone, with willingness to use for Craft Lake City tasks
- Reliable transportation with willingness to use for Craft Lake City tasks
- Must attend all required staff meetings and trainings
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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STEM Area Assistant
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Reports to: STEM Coordinator
Overview: Craft Lake City’s mission is to educate, promote, and inspire local artisans while elevating Utah’s creative culture through science, technology, and art. At the Craft Lake City DIY Festival, the GFiber STEM Building showcases local tinkerers and leading science and engineering organizations that creatively blend technology and the arts.
The STEM Assistant works closely with the STEM Coordinator in the weeks leading up to and during the DIY Festival. This role involves supporting festival planning, assisting with STEM exhibitor load-in and load-out, engaging with the public, helping with hands-on activities, and providing on-site support to exhibitors—along with other duties as assigned.
This is a seasonal contract position for the DIY Festival taking place August 8–10, 2025. The STEM Assistant must be available during all festival hours on those dates and should be able to commit to 5–10 hours per week in the lead-up to the event, with increasing involvement as the festival approaches.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills
- Passion for STEM and enthusiasm for sharing it with others
- Enjoys working with children and families
- Calm under pressure with solid stress management abilities
- Able to interact professionally with festival exhibitors, patrons, and guests
- Excellent listener and able to take direction well
- Flexible and adaptable team player willing to support others as needed
- Quick thinker with strong problem-solving skills, especially in a fast-paced event environment
- Reliable and punctual
- Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of teamwork
- Familiarity with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)
Requirements:
- Must attend most or all staff meetings and production training sessions
- Ability to commit 5–10 hours per week leading up to the DIY Festival
- Must be available and on-site for the DIY Festival from August 6–10, 2025
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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Cashier
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Reports to: Ticketing & Gates Manager
Overview: Craft Lake City is looking for cashiers who are wonderfully enthusiastic and can provide great customer service at our 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons. 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 DIY Festival. 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 Festival for our community.
This is a seasonal contract position for the DIY Festival held Friday August 8th, Saturday August 9th, and Sunday August 10th at the Utah State Fairpark. Cashiers are required to be on site for extended hours during the festival, so working long hours in extreme heat 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 bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.
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Cocktail Server
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Reports to: Ticketing & Gates Manager
Overview: Craft Lake City is looking for enthusiastic DIY Fest Cocktail Servers that can provide great customer service for our 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons. DIY Festival cocktail servers will transport and serve beverage orders to DIY Festival exhibitors. The cocktail servers are responsible for receiving orders from the DIY Fest Beverage Controller 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 DIY Festival held on Friday, August 8th; Saturday, August 9th; and Sunday, August 10th, 2025. DIY Fest Exhibitor Cocktail Servers are required to be on site for extended hours during the festival, so working long hours in extreme heat are factors you should consider when applying for this position.
Responsibilities:
- You should be a skilled multi-tasker with a passion for customer satisfaction and knowledge of DIY Festivals 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 TIPS 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 DIY Festival August 8, 9, 10
- Must provide transportation to and from scheduled shifts at the Utah State Fairpark
- 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
- Must be able to endure summer temperatures of 90 degrees and above
- 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.
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ID Checker
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Reports to: Ticketing & Gates Manager
Overview: Craft Lake City is looking for ID Checkers who are wonderfully enthusiastic and can provide great customer service at our 17th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons. DIY Festival ID Checkers will be staffed inside the festival, 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 DIY Festival held on Friday, August 8th; Saturday, August 9th; and Sunday, August 10th, 2025. ID Checkers are required to be on site for extended hours during the festival, so working long hours in extreme heat are factors you should consider when applying for this position.
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 prepare for warm/fluctuating weather conditions, as this position will be outside for the duration of the event
- Must be knowledgeable about the DIY Festival 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 TIPS 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 DIY Festival August 8, 9, 10
- Must provide transportation to and from scheduled shifts at the Utah State Fairpark
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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Production Assistant
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Reports to: Production Manager
Overview: Craft Lake City is looking for DIY Festival Production Assistants who will work as a team to set up and tear down the Craft Lake City DIY Festival. The Production Assistant is expected to remain on-site for key dates in the production schedule and to be on-call for troubleshooting issues and supporting the Festival team throughout the Festival dates. The Production Assistant will also have a great chance to work with a supportive team of individuals who allow Craft Lake City to create a unique festival for our community and interact with wonderful Festival volunteers.
This is a contract, festival-specific position with a commitment of working August 8-10, 2025, with additional preparation shifts in the 2-4 weeks prior to the festival and the days immediately following the festival. The DIY Festival Production Assistant is required to be onsite for the duration of the DIY Fest, so working long hours in potentially extreme heat are factors to consider and keep in mind when applying for this position.
Qualifications:
- Must have previous event production experience
- Previous experience working in extreme temperatures and/or inclement weather
- Exceptional organizational skills & self-discipline
- Must enjoy physically demanding work in a team-centered environment
- Desire to be involved in producing a creative experience for exhibitors and patrons alike
- HONESTY—ability to accept responsibility when mistakes are made
- Knows how to spell “team player” without an “I” or “me”
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to the various tasks and situations of a not-for-profit world
- Enthusiasm for collaborating or creating a project with complete execution, including refinement
- Ability to perform under stress; stress management skills
- Ability to manage crowds
- Must be friendly and attentive
- Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 lbs and do hands-on physical work
- Must be able to stand on your feet for upwards of 12 hours a day
- Must be able to walk 10 or more miles each day
- Must be able to endure summer temperatures of 90 degrees and above
Requirements:
- Must attend all scheduled staff meetings
- Must be able to commit to working the DIY Festival week, August 8-10, 2025
- Flexibility/willingness to attend production preparation sessions in the 2-4 weeks prior to the festival, based on staff availability
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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