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Events Specialist

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2026

💰 $35,256/yr($29,900/yr – $35,256/yr)

About the role

Job Title

Events Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Performing Arts Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance with lights, sound, and staging requirements as part of the PAC technical team to include audio-visual Q-Lab preparation and execution, working with projectors, PowerPoint presentations, video switcher technology and other AV, sound, and light equipment and operations. Provide a safe environment and some maintenance of equipment required. In addition, responsible for client meetings and Box Office work and facility supervision as determined by PAC Director. This is an event driven work schedule requiring mostly midafternoon/night and weekend shifts within a 40-hour work week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area 1: Event Support

Percent Effort: 70%

Provide technical assistance with lights, sound, and staging requirements as part of the PAC technical team to include audio-visual Q-Lab preparation and execution. Work with projectors, PowerPoint presentations, video switcher technology and other AV, sound, and light equipment and operations while also working with technical students in training.
Assist the Technical Manager in the initial outreach to clients about their technical needs for the variety of functions in this multi-purpose facility in a professional manner.
Responsible for assisting when needed with facility operations when numerous events are planned to include but not limited to facility oversight, confirmation of calendar requests, and box office coverage.

Functional Area 2: Administrative Duties

Percent Effort: 25%

Responsible for long-range monthly planning of stage and lobby equipment change-over timing and keeping those up-to-date and posted in a timely fashion, responsible for keeping technical planning calendars up to date and meeting with the Technical Manager to keep him informed of any changes or needs. Keep track of all technical inventory.
Responsible for student worker scheduling in TEAMS to coincide with PAC schedule.

Functional Area 3: Other

Percent Effort: 5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED.
Four (4) years of related experience.
Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:
- Associate’s degree with two (2) years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS and Outlook).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Event driven work schedule requiring mostly midafternoon/night and weekend shifts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS