Events Student Associate

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 2023 as UT Austin’s newest college, the School of Civic Leadership is a community of scholars and students dedicated to studying the foundational ideas and institutions of a free society, with the goal of advancing human flourishing. We value independent thought, civil discourse, reasoned deliberation, and intellectual curiosity as we prepare to meet the challenges of the present and sustain the blessings of liberty for future generations. Upholding the University’s motto—Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis, “Education is the guardian genius of democracy”—we advance The University of Texas at Austin’s mission to achieve excellence in education, research, and public service. The Student Event Associate will support the Event Coordinator with event preparation, logistics, and operational support for school events hosted at the Littlefield Home (LFH), Flawn Academic Center (FAC), and occasional offsite locations. This position is ideal for students interested in event planning or hospitality.

Requirements

Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Dependable, professional, and detail-oriented
Comfortable performing physical setup duties and moving event materials
Flexible schedule with occasional evening event availability preferred
Fall 2026 registration schedule

Responsibilities

Assisting with event setup and breakdown, including moving tables, chairs, signage, and event materials
Supporting faculty lunches and meetings, including beverage setup, catering assistance, replenishment, and post-event cleanup
Assisting with inventory management, supply organization, and receiving deliveries
Helping maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall upkeep of event and shared spaces throughout the Littlefield Home and Flawn Academic Center
Receiving and coordinating vendor or catering deliveries as needed
Assisting with onsite event logistics and guest support at LFH, FAC, and occasional offsite events
Providing general operational and administrative support for the SCL Events team
Performing additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card