Events Assistant

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos seeks an Events Assistant to coordinate event setups and supervise the student event setup team. This role includes managing event furniture and equipment and collaborating with the Event Planning and Event Production teams to prepare spaces safely and on time for diverse events.

As a full-time, on-site position, you will provide on-site support, assist with event technology needs, and help maintain inventory and storage for equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Event setup experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all event setups and maintain event furniture and equipment.
• Supervise the student event setup team, recruit/train staff and ensure coverage.
• Provide on-site event support, customer service and event technology assistance.

Skills

Event setup experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mazevo

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Events Assistant

Posting Number: 2027053

Location: San Marcos

Department: Student Center

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,646

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Event Setup Experience
• Supervisory Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a university environment.
• Work experience with conference service venues/services.
• Work experience with audio visual equipment.
• Supervisory experience working with students and custodialstaff.
• Work experience using scheduling software such as Mazevo

Job Description

The Event Assistant supports the planning and execution of eventswithin the LBJ Student Center by coordinating event setups,maintaining event furniture and equipment, and supervising thestudent event setup team. This position works closely with theEvent Planning and Event Production teams to ensure spaces areprepared accurately, safely, and on time for a wide variety ofevents. The Event Assistant also provides customer service andon-site event support, assists with event technology andaudiovisual needs, and helps maintain organized inventory andstorage of event equipment.

Job Duties

This position is responsible for coordinating all event setups aswell as the maintenance and planning of all event furniture managedby the LBJ Student Center (both in the LBJ Student Center and atother indoor and outdoor locations). This includes setting up andbreaking down of event equipment, providing customer service aspoint person for the events setup processes, and coordinatinglogistics with the Event Planning team. This position isresponsable for recruit, hire, train, supervise and schedule thestudent set-up team. Ensure student employees are properly trainedon their positions, policies, and procedures of LBJSC and arestaffed appropriately to accommodate all event setups for LBJSCevents.

Job Open Date

10/01/2026

Job Close Date

10/14/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Normal Work Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start

2:00 PM

Normal Work Hours End

11:00PM

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Texas State Universityparticipates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon thesuccessful verification of work authorization. Employees arerequired to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy theconditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and theuniversity makes no implicit or explicit promises to financiallysupport visa or permanent residency applications.