Events Specialist
About The Position
The Events Specialist position at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is part of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) technical team. This role provides technical assistance with lights, sound, and staging requirements, including audio-visual Q-Lab preparation and execution, working with projectors, PowerPoint presentations, video switcher technology, and other AV, sound, and light equipment. The position is also responsible for ensuring a safe environment and performing some equipment maintenance. Additionally, the Events Specialist will handle client meetings, Box Office duties, and facility supervision as directed by the PAC Director. This role has an event-driven work schedule, typically requiring midafternoon/night and weekend shifts within a 40-hour work week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Four (4) years of related experience.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS and Outlook).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Event driven work schedule requiring mostly midafternoon/night and weekend shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree with two (2) years of related experience (may be considered as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement).
- Bachelor’s degree (may be considered as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement).
- One (1) year related experience in theatre or performing arts.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance with lights, sound, and staging requirements as part of the PAC technical team to include audio-visual Q-Lab preparation and execution.
- Work with projectors, PowerPoint presentations, video switcher technology and other AV, sound, and light equipment and operations while also working with technical students in training.
- Assist the Technical Manager in the initial outreach to clients about their technical needs for the variety of functions in this multi-purpose facility in a professional manner.
- Responsible for assisting when needed with facility operations when numerous events are planned to include but not limited to facility oversight, confirmation of calendar requests, and box office coverage.
- Responsible for long-range monthly planning of stage and lobby equipment change-over timing and keeping those up-to-date and posted in a timely fashion.
- Responsible for keeping technical planning calendars up to date and meeting with the Technical Manager to keep him informed of any changes or needs.
- Keep track of all technical inventory.
- Responsible for student worker scheduling in TEAMS to coincide with PAC schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with university contribution covering up to 83% of the premium for Employee Only coverage.
- Dental & Vision insurance.
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
- On-campus wellness opportunities.
- Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources.
- Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness.
- Book scholarships: 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
- Retirement through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
