Event Services Production Coordinator

East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is a rapidly growing public university located in Commerce, Texas, known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. ETAMU offers over 140 degree programs with a favorable 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and features nationally ranked online and graduate programs. The university prides itself on fostering a collaborative community, providing cutting-edge research opportunities, and maintaining outstanding resources to support both its students and employees in a vibrant academic environment.

The Sam Rayburn Student Center at ETAMU is a central hub for student life and events on campus, equipped with advanced facilities and technology to support a wide range of activities from small meetings to large institutional ceremonies. ETAMU is currently seeking an Event Services Production Coordinator to provide advanced technical and operational leadership within the Rayburn Student Center. This staff-level position in Commerce, Texas requires a dedicated professional to serve as the primary on-site production lead for assigned events, overseeing audio-visual systems, lighting, staging, room configurations, and technical logistics for both campus and external clients.

The Event Services Production Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all events are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict alignment with approved event plans, university policies, and client expectations. Collaborating closely with the Associate Director of Event Services, Building Operations, Audio-Visual Technology leadership, and campus partners, this role supervises student event technicians and maintains production equipment to support the delivery of seamless event experiences. Key responsibilities include managing technical setups, troubleshooting in real-time during events, coordinating advanced production planning for ceremonies, lectures, and institutional programs, and fostering a professional, student-centered environment.

This position demands a strong understanding of sound and lighting system design and operation, proficiency in room diagramming software and event management systems, and excellent organizational and communication skills. The Coordinator is also responsible for upholding safety standards including compliance with fire codes and ADA requirements, managing inventory, and promoting safe equipment handling. Experience in higher education event production is preferred, and the role may involve supervising student workers and graduate assistants. The work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and irregular hours as required by event demands.

ETAMU offers competitive benefits such as comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, employee tuition assistance for graduate programs, paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, retirement system participation, and wellness programs. The university also provides access to advanced research opportunities as an R2 research institution, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus life with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced event production professional seeking to contribute to a dynamic, high-profile campus environment dedicated to providing outstanding service and support to students, faculty, and institutional clients. ETAMU values diversity, equal opportunity, and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.