Job Title
Event Host Program AideAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Vice Chancellor of Agriculture - StaffProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)Job Description
The Event Host Program Aide provides on-site support for clients renting event venue spaces, ensuring a positive and professional event experience. This position delivers customer service, basic audio/visual assistance, guest services, and day-of-event coordination support. Program Aides may also assist with room setup and breakdown based on preplanned layouts. This role offers flexible scheduling with employees selecting shifts based on availability and interest.
Responsibilities:
Event Hosting and Client Support: Serve as the on-site point of contact for clients during events; open and close event spaces; respond to client questions and needs; ensure event spaces are used appropriately and in accordance with venue policies.
Guest Services and Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to event hosts, vendors, and guests; assist with wayfinding and guest flow; address issues professionally and escalate concerns as needed.
Audio/Visual and Technical Support: Provide basic audio/visual support including microphones, projectors, screens, and presentation connections; troubleshoot minor technical issues and coordinate with supervisors for advanced support.
Event Setup, Breakdown, and Physical Support: Assist with room setup and breakdown according to preplanned layouts; move tables, chairs, staging, and equipment as needed; support events requiring moderate to heavy lifting when scheduled for those shifts.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Customer service or event support experience
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Strong customer service and communication skills
Basic comfort with audio/visual equipment and technology
Ability to follow written room layouts and event instructions
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior event hosting, hospitality, or venue operations experience
Experience providing basic audio/visual or technical support
Other Requirements:
Evening and weekend work based on event schedules
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift or move moderate to heavy objects for certain shifts
Salary: $15.00 hourly
Other: This role offers flexible scheduling, allowing employees to choose shifts based on their availability and interests, with a minimum shift length of 2 hours.
Applications must include all job application data or a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields.
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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