Temporary Audio Visual And Event Support Worker - Thompson Conference Center - (utemps)

Temporary Audio Visual And Event Support Worker - Thompson Conference Center - (UTEMPS)

Outgoing service-oriented team member responsible for full event support and customer service for academic, government, and non-profit clients at the Thompson Conference Center (TCC). Flexible, communicative, problem-solving event worker.

Responsibilities include:

• Customer service and assisting clients' general needs during events. Support clients' use of TCC audiovisual equipment. Setting up rooms, equipment, and spaces, including moving tables and chairs in a timely manner. Help with audio visual equipment.
• Resolving problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. Assist with general light facility maintenance and custodial services, including vacuuming, wiping down rooms and patios, removal of trash, and monitoring the parking lot. Listening. Team communication. Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include:

• One year of experience with events. Basic interpersonal skills. High school graduate or GED. Experience with customer service, dealing with various clientele. Experience working with computers. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a varied team environment. Successfully working on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to pivot from and to different types of work. Mental to interpersonal to physical and back.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Superior customer service skills in a business environment. Superior communication and interpersonal skills. Being able to engage in different communication styles. Two years or more of experience with event setup and support. Two years or more of experience with audiovisual setup and support. Experience with the repair and maintenance of audiovisual equipment. Attention to detail. One year of experience assisting with the maintenance of an events center. More than the required years of experience. Experience working in an academic or hospitality setting. Multitask master. Bachelor of arts.

Hourly rate: $25.00

Attire: Business casual. Polo or another casual work shirt, work pants such as Carharts or Dickies, and heavy-duty, closed-toe shoes. Use of manual dexterity, lifting, pushing, or pulling, standing.

Work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. We are open Monday - Saturday, 07:00 am-10:00 pm, with some Sundays. We schedule different shifts each week and the shifts are dictated by needs of the clients. A typical shift can be four to five hours, or more, depending on the needs of the events.

Required materials include:

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin 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.

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.

The University of Texas at Austin uses 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.