Event Specialist
: Job Details :

Job Title

Event Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Community Relations & Special Events

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Events Specialist, under general supervision, serves as an event planner in the coordination of special events. Produces promotional materials in support of special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Coordinates and makes arrangements for various events held at the University.

* Develops and distributes master calendar and schedules space request for rehearsal performances, productions, and exhibit spaces for University and external clients.

* Produces correspondence, reports, contracts, purchase orders, and invoices related to special events.

* Develops and maintains the master mailing list.

* Assists with ticket sales and box office operations.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

* Assists with large event setups and takedowns.

Minimum Requirements

* Education - High school diploma.

* Experience - Four years of related experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

* Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Ability to:

* Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

* Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification - None.

Physical Requirements - Applicant must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

* Evening and Weekend work may be required.

* Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

* Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $16.00/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you Submit the application materials. The software does not allow you to Save your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page My Experience has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* 3 professional references and their full contact information

* Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job applicatio

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.