Events Program Specialist I

Job Description

Purpose :

This position is a member of Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station’s Workforce Development team and is assigned to the Texas A&M Engineering Conferences and Events team.

This position is responsible for the planning, implementing and executing special events, programs and presentations for the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and the College of Engineering, in addition to maintaining the events management system and supporting departmental and center related events as necessary.

Position will require attendance at weekend and evening events.

Responsibilities :

• Plan, implement and execute special events, programs and presentations for the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and the College of Engineering, supervise, direct and coordinate event personnel and vendors, and provide post-event analysis, budget summaries and participation feedback.
• Support and work within with events management system.
• Support departmental and center events, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we need :

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.

What is helpful :

• Experience with planning, implementing and executing events.
• Adobe Suite experience helpful, but not required.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities :

• Excellent oral and written communications skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-pace, deadline-oriented environment.

Work Location :

Main Campus College Station, TX.

About Workforce Development

The Workforce Development Division of Texas A&M Engineering will be the premier provider of programs, conferences, professional development, and educational opportunities to prepare experts, employees and advocates for STEM-related fields.

The Workforce Development Division has six programs : Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach, Nuclear Power Institute, Engineering Academies, TEES EDGE Professional Education, Regional Divisions, Conference Planning Services.

Through these programs, the division creates and coordinates opportunities worldwide to hone expertise among engineering professionals and train or retrain those interested in emerging engineering fields while concurrently engaging with PK-collegiate educators and students to encourage future engineers.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to :

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work / life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application :

• Resume / CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor / former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy :

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

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 delay of start date.