Events & Student Programs Support Intern, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title:

Events & Student Programs Support Intern, College of Natural Sciences

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Hiring Department:

College of Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.  

Purpose

Seeking a student worker to support event planning and daily office operations for the CNS Undergraduate Education team. This flexible, 10-15 hr/wk position offers hands-on experience in event coordination, project management, and administrative tasks in a creative, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are detailed oriented, organized, interested in long-term employment and willing to assist during peak event weeks.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Execution- assist with event logistics and planning, purchasing, promotion, setup and teardown, working closely with the event coordinator and team.
• Data & Analysis- update databases, collect event data, and create detailed analysis reports for post-event debrief meetings
• Administrative Support- manage office communications, maintain event documents, and support general office operations.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a UT Student
• Austin based with ability to work on campus in office
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Canva
• Self-motivated with ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently
• Well organized and process oriented, attention to detail a must
• A “can do” attitude and desire to learn
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required by event schedules
• Ability to lift and transport event materials (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event planning or project management, and/or hospitality employment experience
• Analytical problem solving and ability to exercise discretion
• Familiarity with the College of Natural Sciences
• Professional manner

Salary Range

$11.00/ hour

Working Conditions

• Work environment- standard office setting with occasional work indoor and outdoor event sites across campus
• Schedule Flexibility- available for occasional early mornings, late evenings, or weekend hours during event weeks
• Physical tasks- includes lifting and transporting event materials (up to 50 lbs), setting up tables or displays, and standing for extended periods during events
• Technology use- frequent computer work including data entry, graphic design, and communication task with tools like Excel, Canva, and Outlook.

Work Shift

• 10-15 hours/ week

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or c