Events Specialist

Events Specialist

Job Title
Events Specialist

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Community Relations & Special Events

Proposed Minimum Salary
$14.53 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 does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and Weekend work may be required.
  

First review of applications will be August 19, 2022.

Salary: $14.53/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/CV
  
• Cover Letter
  
• At least 3 professional references and their full contact information, and
  
• Unofficial transcripts
  

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 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 committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TAMIU/Events-Specialist_R-052786

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