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Indeed Flex is a dynamic workforce solutions provider known for connecting individuals with temporary and flexible job opportunities across a wide range of industries. Their mission is to offer workers flexible employment options that fit their lifestyles while supporting employers’ needs with reliable staffing. Indeed Flex partners with numerous organizations and hosts events, providing temporary staffing for various client worksites. This partnership model allows workers to engage in meaningful, short-term roles that support big events and operational peaks without long-term commitments. Offering both weekly and same-day pay options, Indeed Flex ensures flexibility and convenience for their workforce.

This particular opportunity is focused on the University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading public research universities, hosting an annual graduation event celebrated by thousands of students and their families. UT Austin is a vibrant academic community known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and inclusion.

The role is for Event Staff at UT Austin’s graduation ceremony, an iconic and highly anticipated event on the university calendar. As Event Staff, you will play a critical role in creating a welcoming and efficient environment for graduates and guests, ensuring that the event runs smoothly and safely. This is an outdoor, team-based position with a focus on customer service, crowd management, and logistical coordination.

The work will include greeting graduates and their families, informing them about the university's clear bag policy, distributing approved clear bags to guests, and managing parking logistics across campus. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining the flow of traffic in parking lots and garages and assisting with pedestrian and vehicle movement between ceremonies. You will work closely with supervisors and fellow team members to uphold event policies and ensure a positive experience for attendees.

The position pays $18 per hour, and shifts are typically scheduled for the day of the graduation event, with the possibility of ending earlier depending on the demand. This role requires standing and working outdoors for extended periods, making physical stamina and a proactive attitude essential. Strict punctuality is mandatory, as late arrivals are not permitted to work. Additionally, adherence to the uniform policy is compulsory; the outfit includes a white polo or t-shirt with sleeves, black or khaki shorts or pants, and comfortable closed-toed tennis shoes.

The job provides several benefits, including flexible payment options, water provided on-site to keep staff hydrated throughout the event, and a chance to participate in a high-energy, large-scale university event that brings together thousands. Workers benefit from a streamlined app to browse and claim shifts easily.

Working at UT Austin’s graduation event through Indeed Flex offers more than just temporary work. It’s an opportunity to be part of a landmark day in students’ lives, supporting a major university tradition while gaining valuable experience in event staffing, customer service, and logistics under real-world conditions. The role fosters teamwork, communication, and professional responsibility, all in a spirited and inclusive environment. Indeed Flex commits to equal opportunity employment and actively supports diversity and accommodation within its workforce. Workers from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those with criminal records, are encouraged to apply, reflecting the inclusive principles held by the company.