Event Worker - Luminations

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is hiring multiple Event Workers to support its seasonal Luminations event, running from November 19 through December 31, 2026, with possible breakdown shifts through January 10, 2027. Event Workers represent the Center to clients, vendors, volunteers, and guests, uphold its policies and procedures, and help provide a positive and safe visitor experience by monitoring guests and the light display. The work is entirely outdoors. The positions are scheduled for approximately 19 hours per week. Weekday and weekend evening shifts are required and range from 4 to 6 hours, typically from about 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Training and setup shifts are scheduled November 9–18, 2026, and breakdown shifts may be scheduled January 1–10, 2027. Applicants should expect to work at least 75% of event dates; priority will be given to applicants available for all event dates. Pay is $18.00 per hour. The University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the state botanic garden of Texas and a national leader in native plant education, gardening, sustainable landscapes, land restoration, plant conservation, and research. Wildflower Center staff are University employees and receive associated benefits, an annual Center membership, discounts on Center classes and at the Shop and Gallery, and access to Center events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Experience handling multiple responsibilities in a high-traffic area.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work weekends and evenings throughout the holiday season.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme temperatures.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working outdoors.
Previous experience supporting events and exhibitions.
Availability to work all event dates; priority will be given to applicants with this availability.

Responsibilities

Greet and engage guests.
Support Hospitality leadership and staff members.
Lift and move items as necessary.
Complete field work as necessary.
Troubleshoot issues with the exhibition coordinator.
Communicate safety or operational issues to supervisors.
Assist volunteers in getting to their posts and communicate their responsibilities.
Monitor parking.
Perform other duties as assigned.