Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities in West Valley City, Utah

West Valley Arts occasionally posts openings and accepts applications for volunteers. We work to support opportunities to learn, experience, and celebrate art, culture and the community. 
The Utah Cultural Celebration Center and West Valley Performing Arts Center are owned and operated by West Valley City. For current jobs and internships with the City click on the link below.

Contracted Positions at West Valley Arts

​Theatre Directors
Designers
Choreographers
Stage Managers
Music Directors
Production Team Members
Crew

Staff Positions at West Valley Arts

Marketing & Development Manager

As part of the Executive leadership of West Valley Arts, this position performs all non-profit development, marketing, advertising and promotions functions for West Valley Arts, and acts as the chief fundraising officer  for the West Valley Arts Foundation.  Click "Apply Now" for more details.

Grant & Sponsorship Coordinator

This position supports the West Valley Arts Foundation through grant writing, events and coordinating sponsorships.  They will collaborate with team members in the organization to assist with other fundraising projects and events and develop relationships with key stakeholders.  Click "Apply Now" for more details.

Event Supervisor

This position is scheduled working either day or night shifts, depending on the events' schedule.  The Event Supervisor acts as the primary lead in the on-site supervision of events at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and West Valley Performing Arts Center.  This is not an event planner position.  Click "Apply Now" for more details.

Production Coordinator
(West Valley Performing Arts Center)

The Production Coordinator will coordinate the production staff, cast, and production details and assist the Theatre Program Manager for all theatrical productions at the West Valley Performing Arts Center (WVPAC). The Production Coordinator works directly with the Theatre Program Manager to help facilitate the theatrical program of West Valley Arts, including planning, logistics, communications, and administrative tasks. Click "Apply Now" for more details.

Event Staff

Event staff assists in the logistical management of division, city, corporate, and public events. Event Staff is responsible for of ticket taking, ushering, concessions, greeting, setup and takedown of events, and work events as general event staff.  In addition, the Event Staff will assist the Event Supervisor in the on-site supervision of events at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and West Valley Performing Arts Center as needed. Click "Apply Now" for more details.

Box Office Supervisor

The Box Office Supervisor is responsible for the overall day to day operations of the ticketing team for the West Valley Performing Arts Center, Utah Cultural Celebration Center, and West Valley Arts and Cultural Foundation (collectively, West Valley Arts).  Click "Apply Now" for more details.

Box Office Attendant

This position is working for the Division of Arts and Culture and West Valley Arts and Cultural Foundation (collectively, West Valley Arts), and may be stationed at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and West Valley Performing Arts Center depending on need. This is a part-time position that requires a flexible work schedule throughout the week and weekends, especially during events. Start and stop times will vary from week to week depending on what events and performances have been scheduled.  Click "Apply Now" for more details.

Event Supervisor

West Valley Arts is in search of a full-time Event Supervisor working either day or night shifts. Event Supervisor will act as the primary lead in the on-site supervision of events at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and West Valley Performing Arts Center. Event Supervisor oversees and supervises Event Staff and the on-site logistical management of division, city, corporate, and public events. Event Supervisor supervises and assist the event staff in preparing venues by setting up chairs, tables and stages for events, preparing and serving food, working as ushers, selling concessions, taking tickets, and operating cash registers. In addition, Event Supervisors are responsible for working under the Supervision of the Venue Manager, and assuming the role of ticket taker, usher, concessions worker, greeter, setup and takedown of events, cleaning and upkeep, bartender, and general event staff if needed.

Venue Sales Coordinator

The Venue Sales Coordinator for the West Valley City Division of Arts & Culture (West Valley Arts) will coordinate all aspects of facility rentals & events for the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and West Valley Performing Arts Center.  In addition, this position will schedule all events, and coordinate with clientele for the use of both spaces. ​

Volunteer Opportunities

 West Valley Arts has year-round volunteer opportunities for residents and organizations to support the community. We depend on our volunteers for many tasks at the West Valley Performing Arts Center and the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. Volunteer opportunities allow you to work side-by-side with staff as we support art, culture and the community. 

Types of Volunteer Programs

 We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, including event and theatre volunteering, court-ordered community service and group volunteer projects.  The most common volunteer need is to support the West Valley Performing Arts Center. Here are some ways you can help West Valley Arts:
  • Food Service Volunteers - Help serve concessions during events at either the Utah Cultural Celebration Center or the West Valley Performing Arts Center.  You must have a valid Salt Lake County Health Department food-handler's permit.  
  • Ushers - Help people to and from their seats, and maintain a clean, safe environment for everyone to enjoy the show.  Join the elite team who usher at the West Valley Performing Arts Center & Utah Cultural Celebration Center Outdoor Amphitheater.  
  • Custodians - Assist staff with cleaning the interior, outdoor grounds and walkways/parking areas of the Utah Cultural Celebration Center or the West Valley Performing Arts Center.  
  • Gallery Volunteers - Assist our visual arts team with load-in, hanging and load-out of our art exhibits at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center.  

What if the current volunteer opportunities are not a good fit for me but I still want to help?

Volunteering is one of many ways you can support the arts in West Valley City, Utah. Additional ways to support:
  • You can share our events and programs with your friends and family online.
  • You can donate money to help us continue our mission. 
For more volunteer information contact: Savanna Finley at savanna.finley@wvc-ut.gov