Job Description

Events Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Performing Arts Center

Commensurate

Corpus Christi, Texas

Staff

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area 1: Event Support

Percent Effort: 70%

• 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.

Functional Area 2: Administrative Duties

Percent Effort: 25%

• 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.

Functional Area 3: Other

Percent Effort: 5%

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.

• Four (4) years of related experience.

• Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:

  • Associate’s degree with two (2) years of related experience

  • Bachelor’s degree

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year related experience in theatre or performing arts.

SALARY: $14.95 - $16.95/hourly

• $31,096 - $35,256/annually, approximately

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• 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

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 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.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.