Event Worker - Luminations

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, is seeking Event Workers to staff the Luminations event. This outdoor role involves greeting guests, assisting staff, monitoring safety, and delivering a positive guest experience during evening and weekend shifts.

Positions run 11/9/26 through 12/31/26 (or 1/10/27 with breakdown shifts). Training occurs prior to event dates; applicants should expect substantial participation across most event dates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience handling multiple responsibilities in a high-traffic area.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings throughout the holiday season.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests.
• Support Hospitality leadership and staff members.
• Lift and move items as necessary.
• Complete field work as necessary.
• Troubleshoot issues with exhibition coordinator.
• Communicate safety or operational issues to supervisors.
• Assist volunteers to their posts and communicate their responsibilities.
• Monitor parking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliable transportation

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title: Event Worker - Luminations

Hiring Department: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jan 10, 2027

Location: JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER

Job Details:

General Notes The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is committed to inspiring the conservation and cultivation of native plants through its gardens and programs. The Wildflower Center is the state botanic garden of Texas, a treasured Austin gem, and a national leader in the field of native plant education, gardening, sustainable landscapes, land restoration, plant conservation and research. It is home to the largest living collection of Texas native plants, welcomes 300,000 visitors annually, has over 18,000 member households and reaches more than 2 million people per year through its popular native plant database. The Center envisions thriving, native plant landscapes everywhere that nurture wildlife, uplift communities, and ensure ecological resilience for generations. Wildflower Center staff are University of Texas at Austin employees receiving all associated benefits as well as an annual membership to the Center, discounts on Center classes, access to Wildflower Center events, and discounts at the Shop and Gallery. An inspiring, collaborative and beautiful work environment with outstanding coworkers awaits you..

Purpose

The Wildflower Center needs to fill multiple Event Worker positions to support our seasonal Luminations event, taking place 11/19/2026 – 12/31/2026. The ideal candidates will act as responsible representatives of the Wildflower Center to clients, vendors, and guests throughout the exhibition. Event Workers will ensure the Center’s policies and procedures are upheld during this special event. This position is entirely outdoors. Event Workers will monitor guests and the light display to ensure a positive guest experience, while focusing on safety. Please review the Work Shift section below for more information about the schedule.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests.
• Support Hospitality leadership and staff members.
• Lift and move items as necessary.
• Complete field work as necessary.
• Troubleshoot issues with exhibition coordinator.
• Communicate safety or operational issues to supervisors.
• Assist volunteers to their posts and communicate their responsibilities.
• Monitor parking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience handling multiple responsibilities in a high-traffic area.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings throughout the holiday season.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working outdoors.
• Previous experience supporting events and exhibitions.

Salary Range

$18.00 per hour (firm)

Working Conditions

• Ability to work outside in all types of weather, including extreme temperatures.
• Evening and weekend work is required.
• May walk and stand for long periods of time.

Work Shift

Weekday and weekend evening shifts are required. Shifts range from 4-6 hours, approximately 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm. The positions start on 11/9/26 and go through 12/31/26 (or 1/10/27 with breakdown shifts). There will be training and setup shifts scheduled between 11/9/26 - 11/18/26, and breakdown shifts scheduled between 1/1/27 - 1/10/27. Interested applicants should expect to work at least 75% of all event dates (see list below). Priority will be given to applicants who are available to work all event dates.

Event dates

• Thursday-Sunday: 11/19-11/22
• Friday-Sunday: 11/27-11/29
• Thursday-Sunday: 12/3-12/6
• Thursday-Sunday: 12/10-12/13
• Thursday-Wednesday: 12/17-12/23
• Saturday-Thursday: 12/26-12/31

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information including email address; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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