Student Worker: RSC- Event Service Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

East Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX seeks a Federal Work-Study Student Worker as an Event Services Assistant to help prepare spaces for events, support AV equipment, and coordinate with the Events Team.

You will gain hands-on experience in event production, customer service, and teamwork while supporting events for students, faculty, staff, and campus guests. The role offers flexible hours and on-campus work.

Qualifications

• Must be an East Texas A&M University student in good academic standing.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer-service skills.
• Able to follow schedules, diagrams, and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, flip, reset, and tear down event spaces with tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Assist with microphones, projectors, displays, and basic AV gear.
• Review event schedules and room diagrams using EMS and 7PointOps.
• Complete shift reports and address client requests and issues.
• Provide welcoming, professional assistance to clients, students, staff, and visitors.
• Communicate with Events Team and supervisors during shifts.
• Adapt to changing event needs and escalate as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer-service

Schedule-following

Adaptability

Education

Current ETAMU student in good standing

Tools

EMS

7PointOps

Job description

Federal Work-Study OR Student Worker: RSC- Event Service Assistant

Agency: East Texas A&M University Department Sam Rayburn Student Center

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

RSC - EVENT SERVICES ASSISTANT

Provide a Resume and work-study permit, if applicable.

THE ROLE

As an Event Services Assistant, you'll work behind the scenes—and sometimes front and center—to help create successful events throughout the Rayburn Student Center. You'll gain hands-on experience in event production, customer service, AV technology, teamwork, and problem-solving while supporting events for students, faculty, staff, and campus guests.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build the Space - Set up, flip, reset, and tear down event spaces using tables, chairs, staging, signage, and equipment.
• Support the Tech - Assist with microphones, projectors, displays, computers, and basic AV equipment.
• Know the Plan - Review event schedules, room diagrams, assignments, and instructions using EMS and 7PointOps.
• Document the Shift - Complete shift reports, address changes, client requests, AV or equipment issues, and incidents.
• Serve the Guest - Provide welcoming, professional assistance to clients, students, employees, and campus visitors.
• Stay Connected - Communicate with Events Team, AV Tech, Building Ops, and Shift Supervisor throughout your shift.
• Solve & Adapt - Respond to changing event needs and quickly communicate concerns requiring additional assistance.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Current East Texas A&M University student in good academic standing
• Dependable, punctual, positive, and ready to learn
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer-service skills
• Comfortable following schedules, diagrams, and instructions
• Able to perform event setup/teardown responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Available for a flexible schedule, may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and campus events

PAY & GROWTH

Competitive student hourly wage (starting at $10.50/hour) with opportunities to earn wage increases within your first year through continued employment, training, professional development, and demonstrated performance.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Real Experience. Transferable Skills. A Stronger Resume! Learn how professional events come together while developing communication, technology, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills you can take into your future career.

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. Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work-study student, or a graduate assistant, on-campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission.

Student worker positions are part-time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices. These roles help students gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.

May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session, may work full-time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall.

Must not work during scheduled class times.

Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status. Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall.

Work-study positions are need-based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Must be awarded federal or state work-study through Financial Aid.

May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester, may work full-time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall. Must not work during scheduled class times. Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines.

Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education. To qualify, students must:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non-degree)
• Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship
• Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency
• Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training
• Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment
• May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support

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