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

The University of Texas at Austin
retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Feb 19, 2026
Job Posting Title: Temporary Audio Visual and Event Support Worker - Thompson Conference Center - (UTEMPS) ---- Hiring Department: UTemp Pool ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 21, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this assignment is December 21, 2026. Purpose 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 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 the 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 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 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 Working Conditions 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 Shift Hours per week - 19 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 Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: 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. ---- 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.