Events Setup Lead | Student Center Ops

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos seeks an Events Set-Up Assistant to lead and participate in all event space setups for the LBJ Student Center. You will move furniture, arrange equipment, and ensure accurate room layouts for events.

You will recruit, train, schedule, and supervise the student setup crew, coordinate with Event Planning and Production, and maintain safe, efficient setups throughout each shift.

Qualifications

• Event Setup Experience
• Supervisory Experience

Responsibilities

• personally perform and oversee event setups, room changeovers, and breakdowns in the LBJ Student Center and other managed indoor and outdoor locations.
• Move, arrange, and store tables, chairs, podiums, staging, and other event furniture and equipment according to room diagrams and setup instructions.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise the student setup crew. Assign work, monitor progress, and work alongside students to complete setups accurately and on time.
• Review event schedules and setup requirements, identify staffing and equipment needs, and prioritize work when multiple setups or room changeovers occur within tight timeframes.
• Complete setups independently when appropriate and safe, and coordinate additional assistance when needed.
• Train student employees on safe equipment handling, setup standards, customer service, and departmental policies and procedures. Provide ongoing coaching and address performance concerns.
• Inspect completed room setups for accuracy, cleanliness, accessibility, and safety before events begin.
• Maintain organized equipment storage areas, track inventory, inspect furniture and equipment, and coordinate repairs or replacement needs.
• Communicate with Event Planning, Event Production, building managers, and customers to clarify setup requirements, respond to changes, and resolve setup issues during events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Mazevo or similar

Job description

Texas State University in San Marcos seeks an Events Set-Up Assistant to lead and participate in all event space setups for the LBJ Student Center. You will move furniture, arrange equipment, and ensure accurate room layouts for events.

You will recruit, train, schedule, and supervise the student setup crew, coordinate with Event Planning and Production, and maintain safe, efficient setups throughout each shift.