Events Specialist

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi•Corpus Christi, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. PURPOSE This position is responsible for providing technical assistance with lights, sound, and staging requirements as part of the PAC technical team to include audio-visual Q-Lab preparation and execution, working with projectors, PowerPoint presentations, video switcher technology and other AV, sound, and light equipment and operations. Provide a safe environment and some maintenance of equipment required. In addition, responsible for client meetings and Box Office work and facility supervision as determined by PAC Director. This is an event driven work schedule requiring mostly 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

One (1) year related experience in theatre or performing arts.
Associate’s degree with two (2) years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree

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 ($920 value).
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)
Retirement plan options (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.