Event Operations Staff (As Needed)

Position Title: Event Operations Staff (As Needed)

Department: Riley Center

Part Time (As Scheduled)

Standard of Christian Commitment

The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in a manner consistent with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.

Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.

Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.

Job Summary

We are seeking temporary Event Operations Staff to work on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate must be flexible, capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., and assist with various event setup and teardown tasks. Responsibilities include arranging equipment, managing logistics, and ensuring smooth event execution.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Assemble and dismantle event tables, chairs, and other items according to the event work orders.

• Transport, install and maintain event equipment, ensure all tools and materials are properly handled.

• Assist in the coordination of deliveries, placements, and movement of event-related equipment.

• Help manage attendee flow, providing guidance and assistance to ensure a smooth and safe event experience.

• Operate and troubleshoot audio-visual and other technical equipment as needed during the event.

• Address and resolve any issues that arise during the event to ensure everything runs smoothly.

• Ensure all safety regulations and protocols are followed, including proper handling of heavy items and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility (keep on all positions.)

Skills / Requirements

• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Be able to read floor plans and diagrams.

• Familiar with Microsoft office Word documents and excel files.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Exhibit exemplary social skills and ensure considerate interactions with all members and guests.

• Must enjoy interacting with a diverse group of people from all backgrounds and age groups.

• Exhibit a humble, patient, and collaborative spirit in order to create a healthy and vibrant work culture for the staff team.

• Possess a strong work ethic and initiative.

• Ability to multi-task, pays attention to detail, and be a team player.

• Expectation to strive for personal and professional growth in leadership and general ministry effectiveness.

Qualifications / Education

• High School Diploma

• Experience with events and setting up and tearing down event equipment.

• Valid U.S. Passport

• Valid drivers license and insurance

• Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.

Supervision

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

• This position reports to the Events Management Supervisor

Decision-Making Responsibilities

• No decision-making responsibilities

Exposure to Confidential Information

• No

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk across campus and go to each different event areas on campus.

• Able to use a computer and move around the office to interact with other staff members.

• Able to attend meetings on site and throughout the week.

• Able to bend and/or stoop.

• Able to climb and lift up to 25 pounds to perform tasks that may be assigned in the course of operations.

• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds of parts and equipment.

• Must be able to perform occasional overhead reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and kneeling.

• Must be able to work in crawlspaces and attics from time to time.

• Must be able to climb ladders.

• Must be able to withstand the heat and cold of the north Texas climate.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate back and forth via computer, phone and in person.

• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

• Occasionally required to stand, kneel, crouch, climb and balance, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.