Events Assistant - Work Study

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics. The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. Must be a student attending The University of Texas at Austin and have a work study award for the 26/27 academic year. Reports to the Physics Department Events Coordinator and will assist with the coordination, publicity, and execution of physics department events (meetings, seminars, luncheons, conferences, etc). Must be able to follow verbal directions and documented event plans to assist supervisor with executing events successfully. Some experience with social media content planning and graphic design programs such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, as well as experience in writing to convey information and for publicizing events. Preference also given to applicants that can have flexibility in weekly scheduled hours to assist with day and evening events. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Must be able to lift packages up to 20 lbs, set up tables/seating, and frequently traverse campus. Will be trained to use Smartsheet, Canvas, and Asana to assist in event planning. The majority of work will be in-person, but occasional work-from-home opportunities are possible.

Requirements

Must be a student attending The University of Texas at Austin.
Must have a work study award for the 26/27 academic year.
Ability to follow verbal directions and documented event plans.
Ability to lift packages up to 20 lbs.
Ability to set up tables/seating.
Ability to frequently traverse campus.

Nice To Haves

Some experience with social media content planning.
Some experience with graphic design programs such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience in writing to convey information and for publicizing events.
Flexibility in weekly scheduled hours to assist with day and evening events.

Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination, publicity, and execution of physics department events (meetings, seminars, luncheons, conferences, etc).
Follow verbal directions and documented event plans to assist supervisor with executing events successfully.
Assist in event planning using Smartsheet, Canvas, and Asana.
Lift packages up to 20 lbs.
Set up tables/seating.
Frequently traverse campus.