**Event Specialist**
**Agency:** Texas A&M International University
**Department:** Community Relations & Special Events
**Proposed Minimum Salary:** $16.00 per hour
**Job Location:** Laredo, Texas
**Job Type:** Staff
**Job Description**
**Job Summary:**
Under general supervision, the Event Specialist acts as an event planner responsible for coordinating special events and producing promotional materials to support these events.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
– Coordinate and arrange various events at the University.
– Develop and distribute a master calendar, manage space requests for rehearsals, performances, productions, and exhibits for both University and external clients.
– Produce correspondence, reports, contracts, purchase orders, and invoices related to special events.
– Develop and maintain the master mailing list.
– Assist with ticket sales and box office operations.
*This document outlines the primary duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this position but is not an exhaustive list of all tasks. Additional duties may be assigned.*
**Additional Responsibilities:**
– Assist with the setup and takedown of large events.
**Minimum Requirements:**
– **Education:** High school diploma.
– **Experience:** Four years of related experience.
**Knowledge and Abilities:**
– **Knowledge of:** Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
– **Ability to:**
– Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
– Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
– Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
**Licensing / Professional Certification:** None.
**Physical Requirements:**
The applicant must be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
**Supervision of Others:**
This position generally supervises employees.
**Other Requirements:**
– Evening and weekend work may be required.
– On-campus, face-to-face interactions are essential.
– A regular schedule of attendance on campus is necessary.
**Instructions to Applicant:**
During the application process, there will only be one opportunity to enter the required information, upload documents, and submit the application. Changes or additional documents cannot be added after submission. The “My Experience” page provides an area under Resume/CV to upload files. Please include:
– Resume
– Cover Letter
– Three professional references with complete contact information
– Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
Incomplete applications may result in invalid submission and rejection. “See resume” is not a valid entry. All positions are security-sensitive. A criminal history investigation is required, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s credential verification.
**Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.**
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