Job Title

Guest Service Event Worker - Part Time

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Event Center Guest Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.03 hourly

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of part time Guest Service Event Workers in the Department of Event Services. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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The Event Services Worker plays a key role in supporting the Tarleton State University Event Center by delivering exceptional front-line customer service and ensuring smooth event operations. Core responsibilities include ushering at events, assisting with ticket sales and entry, monitoring building security, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. This position is essential to creating a positive and seamless experience for guests, students, and community members.

Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are critical to success in this role.

Evening and weekend availability is required, with work schedules determined by the needs of scheduled events. This is a temporary, part-time position limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week, based on the operational needs of the Event Center.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide service as an usher for campus wide events such as concerts, athletic events, etc.
Event ticket sales support as needed
Scanning tickets at University events
Perform building operation tasks including locking and unlocking main doors, various offices, etc.
Provide front line customer service including answering phones, transferring calls, giving directions, and assisting patrons and general public
Monitor building security as needed
Reporting building maintenance, cleaning, and safety concerns
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Work with other building staff team members to solve problems, provide updated information, and assist with scheduling as needed
Coordinate evacuation procedures in the case of an emergency
Assist with filling shifts and special event needs
Provide other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Customer service experience
Must be available to work nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office
Familiar with audio and visual and presentation equipment
Experience serving as a student leader in a professional environment

Skills/Abilities:

Problem solving
Lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing up to approximately 20 pounds on occasion
Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full shift of work
Bend and stoop

Compensation:

The target base hourly compensation is $18.03 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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