TCC AV and Event Student Worker

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Thompson Conference Center seeks a student worker to gain real-world event operations experience. You will help stage and manage events, provide customer service, and support in-person and virtual arrangements.

This role offers hands-on learning in a dynamic campus setting. You will set up rooms, assist clients, operate AV equipment, host streamed or hybrid events, and learn technical support for virtual meetings.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility requirements for a non-academic student title, listed HERE.
• Basic Customer Service Skills
• Basic Communication Skills
• Familiarity with different operating systems
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Setting up rooms and spaces, including moving tables and chairs.
• Providing customer service, assisting clients’ general needs during events.
• Setting up audiovisual equipment and computers.
• Hosting Streamed Events, Hybrid Live Events, Videography and Online Learning Facilitation, Technology Support for virtual events using zoom and other virtual meeting software.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic Customer Service Skills

Basic Communication Skills

Familiarity with different operating-s

Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds

Tools

Audio equipment

Video equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title

TCC AV and Event Student Worker

Hiring Department

Academic Affairs

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

19

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Sep 29, 2026

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose Are you interested in ever-changing-real-world experience? Would you like to attain skills that can apply to almost any future job? Come join us at the Thompson Conference Center and learn to stage and manage events. We are a fun team of hard workers. While you work with us, you will gain experiences that will serve you no matter your future career. Responsible for customer service, event set up, and in-person and virtual event support at the Thompson Conference Center. Potential for extension into future semesters, based on performance and department needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up rooms and spaces, including moving tables and chairs.
• Providing customer service, assisting clients’ general needs during events.
• Setting up audiovisual equipment and computers.
• Hosting Streamed Events, Hybrid Live Events, Videography and Online Learning Facilitation, Technology Support for virtual events using zoom and other virtual meeting software.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility requirements for a non-academic student title, listed HERE.
• Basic Customer Service Skills
• Basic Communication Skills
• Familiarity with different operating systems
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Customer Service Skills
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Experience with audio equipment or video equipment

Salary Range

$15.00 per hour

Career Competencies Gained

Event management Improvisational Problem Solving Critical Thinking Teamwork

Required Materials

• Resume
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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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