Event Support Staff

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary • Fort Worth, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Event Operations Staff provide support on an as-needed basis for event set up and preparations. The role requires flexibility, the ability to team-lift and move tables and chairs for large scale events, and assists with various aspects of event setup, execution, and teardown. Responsibilities include arranging equipment, managing event logistics, and ensuring events run smoothly and efficiently. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America’s rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll’s unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary’s mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry,?Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ’s church globally.

Requirements

• Experience with events and setting up and tearing down event equipment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong work ethic and initiative; ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be a part of a team, handle conflict and demonstrate appreciation for cross-cultural interaction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to read floor plans and diagrams.
• Evening and weekend work is required during large-scale events and peak Admission seasons.
• Ability to provide proof of Work Authorization in the U.S. and proof of identity.
• Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.
• The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.
• Employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.
• Candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move about to the office to interact with other staff members.
• Ability to traverse campus for meetings and talk to groups while doing so.
• Capability to utilize ladders, work in confined areas, and access attics when required to retrieve equipment.
• Capability to work outdoors to arrange events in the North Texas climate.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and dismantle event tables, chairs, and other items according to the event work orders.
• Transport, install and maintain event equipment, ensure all tools and materials are properly handled.
• Assist in the coordination of deliveries, placements, and movement of event-related equipment.
• Help manage attendee flow, providing guidance and assistance to ensure a smooth and safe event experience.
• Operate and troubleshoot audio-visual and other technical equipment as needed during the event.
• Address and resolve any issues that arise during the event to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Ensure all safety regulations and protocols are followed, including proper handling of heavy items and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth in leadership and ministry effectiveness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed