Event Technician

Job Title

Event Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Center Complex

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

University Center & Special Events manages the Memorial Student Center, Rudder Theatre Complex, J. Earl Rudder Tower, John J. Koldus Building, All Faiths Chapel, Albritton Bell Tower, and Aggie Park. Our experienced staff can provide a full range of professional services which include event coordination and setup, equipment rentals, AV services, event staffing and lodging accommodations. With a focus on superior customer service, UCEN will ensure your next event is a success! To learn more, please visit: https://ucenter.tamu.edu/about/

What we want

The Events Technician II provides event set-up and operation of technical equipment for small- and large-scale live events. May coordinate small scale events.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Position Details: Evening Based Position 3:30pm-12:30 am and weekends

• This position is an evening-based position that works during the academic school year from 3:30 pm to 12:30 am with an hour off for lunch. The days off with be two consecutive days but may not be Saturday and/or Sunday. Must be able and willing to work evenings, weekends, and special events.
  
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
  
  
  

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Provides event support before, during, and after events. May work backstage or front of house during events.
• Assists with set-up of staging: tables, chairs, drapes as well as some AV equipment, lighting, props, etc.
• Explains & imparts proper safety and operation practices. Ensure staff is trained to be observant for safety issues and is comfortable/confident enough to address issues as they arise.
• Gains thorough operational understanding of event logistics to include audio/visual equipment.
• Examines event needs & determines appropriate equipment needed for small- & large-scale events.
• Sets-up equipment for usage across multiple events over a short timespan to ensure client expectations are met & that inventory is maintained to support concurrent events.
• Assists with equipment inventory and ensures equipment is in operational condition.
• Interacts directly with customers/clients on events to ensure that expectations are met. Attends meetings with managers in the event planning process.
• Operates equipment related to event setups: lighting, audio, and/or video as needed for events within our facility and elsewhere on campus.
• May coordinate small scale events.
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.