Event Production Technician (Part-time) in Draper, Utah at The Living Planet Aquarium
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Job Description
Position: Event Production Technician (Part-time)
Reports To: Senior Lead of Technology Operations
Compensation: $17+ DOE
Why Utah?
Utah is home to five national parks, world-class skiing and snowboarding, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and stunning deserts, mountains, and lakes, all within easy driving distance. Outdoor adventure is part of everyday life. The Salt Lake Valley consistently ranks high for safety, clean communities, short commute times, and family-friendly amenities. Draper offers a balance of suburban comfort and urban access, with downtown Salt Lake City just 15 minutes away. Enjoy all four seasons without extremes—sunny summers, colorful falls, snowy winters, and mild springs, perfect for both outdoor recreation and city living. Utah’s communities are known for being engaged, supportive, and service-oriented, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home.
About Loveland Living Planet Aquarium:
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a mission-driven institution dedicated to inspiring people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems. Founded in 1997, the Aquarium provides impactful educational experiences for guests of all ages and backgrounds.
Since opening its Draper, Utah facility in 2014, LLPA has welcomed more than 10 million visitors and delivered over 650,000 educational experiences to students. Home to over 4,000 animals representing 650 species, the Aquarium features immersive habitats from around the world, including coral reefs, kelp forests, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, tropical rainforests, Asian cloud forests, and Utah’s freshwater ecosystems.
Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019, LLPA is in an exciting phase of growth. With the opening of the Sam and Aline Skaggs Science Learning Center, the Aquarium became the largest in the Mountain West and the fifth largest aquarium in the continental United States, offering expanded opportunities for education, research, and professional impact.
Position Summary:
The Event Production Technician supports all aspects of event setup and execution, including audiovisual systems, staging, and room configurations. This role works under the direction of the Event Production Lead as part of a unified production team.
This role supports a range of experience levels, from entry-level team members to more experienced technicians.
Qualifications:
- Entry-level to 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Willingness to learn AV and production skills
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs
- Able to scale Ladders
- Flexible schedule (nights/weekends)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Event Setup & Strike
- Set up and reset ballrooms according to diagrams
- Assist with staging, pipe and drape, and layouts
- Execute load-in and strike efficiently
AV Setup & Operation
- Assist with setup of audio, video, and lighting systems
- Operate AV equipment during events as assigned
- Support testing and basic troubleshooting
Production Support
- Follow direction from the Event Production Lead
- Support third-party vendors
- Assist with general event needs
Equipment & Safety
- Maintain equipment organization
- Follow safety and cable management standards
- Report issues or damages
Physical Demands of the Job:
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs regularly (up to 75 lbs occasionally)
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
- Frequent movement across campus and event spaces
- Requires flexibility including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus optional FSA/HSA accounts
- Paid time off & 12 paid holidays per year
- Paid bereavement leave and paid new child leave (birth, adoption, or placement)
- Employer-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability coverage
- Convenient onsite childcare (employees pay approximately 20% of the cost)
- 401(k) with match up to 4% - fully vested from day 1 of contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Aquarium membership
- Discounts on tickets, gift shop, and café purchases
- Free and discounted animal encounters
- Pet insurance and discounts
- Footwear discounts
- Entertainment, travel, and retail savings through Tickets at Work
While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.
The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or military status. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations, please contact accommodation@livingplanetaquarium.org.