Events Jobs in Texas
Events jobs in Texas are plentiful and competitive, with strong demand across corporate, hospitality, nonprofit, and live entertainment sectors at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior director. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead in hiring volume, with major employers such as AT&T, Marriott International, and the Freeman Company maintaining lasting operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties include corporate event planning, venue operations, and large-scale conference and convention management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants must attach one document in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format, to avoid any formatting issues. Please note that the applicant tracking system does not successfully convert attachments in Word format.
Candidates must submit one PDF in this order:
- a cover letter (maximum one page)
- a resume or curriculum vitae
- names, email addresses, and phone numbers for the three most recent direct supervisors to serve as references
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They are reflected in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Office of Access and Institutional Excellence is in search of an Assistant Director, Events. The Assistant Director, as the project leader, is responsible for producing high-quality, elevated events from conception to completion. In coordination with stakeholders, the Assistant Director executes complex, large-scale, high-profile, campus-wide events, receptions, lectures, conferences, and panel discussions, including financial management and administrative duties.
The Assistant Director is responsible for managing budgets and processing financial transactions, RSVP tracking, acting as a liaison between the office and external stakeholders, arranging guest travel, post-event surveys and feedback, attendance check-ins, securing venues, coordinating vendor logistics, overseeing on-site event execution, and collaborating with campus partners and volunteers. This position will develop and maintain relationships with on- and off-campus vendors to successfully coordinate a variety of events.
The position plays an important role in ensuring the successful delivery of departmental programs, donor engagements, and institutional events that advance Rice University’s mission and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities and must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of special event etiquette and diplomatic protocols. They are proactive problem-solvers and provide reliable administrative and logistical leadership.
Workplace Requirements:
Physical Demands
Classified as LIGHT work, requiring the ability to exert up to 25 lbs occasionally and walk or stand for up to 8 hours. Additional physical requirements include manual dexterity; bending, crouching, kneeling; reaching, climbing, maintaining balance; and lifting/carrying equipment.
Workplace Location:
On-campus position:
- This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
- Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-hour meal break, and variable scheduling based on event needs.
- Frequent evening and weekend work, early mornings, and any assigned shift may be required to lead events.
- During some weeks, employees will be required to work additional hours to meet their job responsibilities.
Hiring Salary: $60,000. This position is funded by soft funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.
Minimum Requirements:
-
Bachelor’s degree
-
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
-
2+ years of experience in event planning
-
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
License/Certification Requirements:
- Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required, with no more than three moving violations within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years.
Skills:
- Strong project and event management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize
- Ability to accomplish goals by working through formal and informal channels with diplomacy and tact
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Advanced customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills; well-organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage complex timelines and multiple projects
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal and external constituents (donors, community leaders, team members, vendors)
- Familiarity with event etiquette and protocol, including safety
- Demonstrated high level of confidence in decision-making, sound judgment, and innovative, creative problem-solving skills
- Experience with data entry, database management, and maintaining organized records
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Gmail, Google Forms, and related applications
Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field
- Experience working in a similar role within a corporate or nonprofit environment
- Experience in budget management and vendor coordination
- Experience making complex travel and conference arrangements and executing those arrangements from start to finish
- Strong understanding of event logistics, including AV equipment, catering, and venue setup
Essential Functions:
- Manages end-to-end event accessibility and ADA compliance by securing accessible venues, coordinating American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, managing dietary restrictions, and ensuring materials accommodate guests
- Works consistently with staff, campus partners, volunteers, vendors, event planning committee members, and others to ensure successful events; leads on-site coordination of event logistics, which may require some physical labor
- Serves as project manager for multiple activities; scopes project tasks, objectives, and timelines, monitors progress, and meets milestones
- Operates as an account manager on deliverables, program metrics, and status reports; prepares and coordinates post-event items, including analysis, debrief meetings, feedback collection, and reporting
- Maintains event planning documents, budgets, vendor lists, vendor contracts, guest lists, RSVP records, and database information, including updating attendance and registration systems such as OwlConnect
- Assists with event setup and breakdown for on- and off-campus events (including transporting favors, programs, and other special event-related items); must have access to transportation
- Manages purchasing card expenses, supplier contracts, supply orders, vendor payments, reimbursements, invoices, and purchase orders related to events
- Manages comprehensive event logistics and administration for guest speakers, including document requests, travel arrangements, accommodations, meals, payments, and honoraria
- Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external university partners
- Acts as department representative at cross-departmental project meetings
- Recommends and schedules events in appropriate off-campus and on-campus venues
- May oversee support staff, students, volunteers, and contingent event staff
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Additional Functions:
- Provides administrative support as needed, including preparing PowerPoint slides, materials, agendas, and coordination of meetings
- Ensures event areas are secured and properly closed/locked at the end and that keys are promptly returned
Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at facstaffada@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants must attach one document in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format, to avoid any formatting issues. Please note that the applicant tracking system does not successfully convert attachments in Word format.
Candidates must submit one PDF in this order:
- a cover letter (maximum one page)
- a resume or curriculum vitae
- names, email addresses, and phone numbers for the three most recent direct supervisors to serve as references
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They are reflected in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Office of Access and Institutional Excellence is in search of an Assistant Director, Events. The Assistant Director, as the project leader, is responsible for producing high-quality, elevated events from conception to completion. In coordination with stakeholders, the Assistant Director executes complex, large-scale, high-profile, campus-wide events, receptions, lectures, conferences, and panel discussions, including financial management and administrative duties.
The Assistant Director is responsible for managing budgets and processing financial transactions, RSVP tracking, acting as a liaison between the office and external stakeholders, arranging guest travel, post-event surveys and feedback, attendance check-ins, securing venues, coordinating vendor logistics, overseeing on-site event execution, and collaborating with campus partners and volunteers. This position will develop and maintain relationships with on- and off-campus vendors to successfully coordinate a variety of events.
The position plays an important role in ensuring the successful delivery of departmental programs, donor engagements, and institutional events that advance Rice University’s mission and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities and must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of special event etiquette and diplomatic protocols. They are proactive problem-solvers and provide reliable administrative and logistical leadership.
Workplace Requirements:
Physical Demands
Classified as LIGHT work, requiring the ability to exert up to 25 lbs occasionally and walk or stand for up to 8 hours. Additional physical requirements include manual dexterity; bending, crouching, kneeling; reaching, climbing, maintaining balance; and lifting/carrying equipment.
Workplace Location:
On-campus position:
- This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
- Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-hour meal break, and variable scheduling based on event needs.
- Frequent evening and weekend work, early mornings, and any assigned shift may be required to lead events.
- During some weeks, employees will be required to work additional hours to meet their job responsibilities.
Hiring Salary: $60,000. This position is funded by soft funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.
Minimum Requirements:
-
Bachelor’s degree
-
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
-
2+ years of experience in event planning
-
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
License/Certification Requirements:
- Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required, with no more than three moving violations within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years.
Skills:
- Strong project and event management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize
- Ability to accomplish goals by working through formal and informal channels with diplomacy and tact
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Advanced customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills; well-organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage complex timelines and multiple projects
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal and external constituents (donors, community leaders, team members, vendors)
- Familiarity with event etiquette and protocol, including safety
- Demonstrated high level of confidence in decision-making, sound judgment, and innovative, creative problem-solving skills
- Experience with data entry, database management, and maintaining organized records
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Gmail, Google Forms, and related applications
Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field
- Experience working in a similar role within a corporate or nonprofit environment
- Experience in budget management and vendor coordination
- Experience making complex travel and conference arrangements and executing those arrangements from start to finish
- Strong understanding of event logistics, including AV equipment, catering, and venue setup
Essential Functions:
- Manages end-to-end event accessibility and ADA compliance by securing accessible venues, coordinating American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, managing dietary restrictions, and ensuring materials accommodate guests
- Works consistently with staff, campus partners, volunteers, vendors, event planning committee members, and others to ensure successful events; leads on-site coordination of event logistics, which may require some physical labor
- Serves as project manager for multiple activities; scopes project tasks, objectives, and timelines, monitors progress, and meets milestones
- Operates as an account manager on deliverables, program metrics, and status reports; prepares and coordinates post-event items, including analysis, debrief meetings, feedback collection, and reporting
- Maintains event planning documents, budgets, vendor lists, vendor contracts, guest lists, RSVP records, and database information, including updating attendance and registration systems such as OwlConnect
- Assists with event setup and breakdown for on- and off-campus events (including transporting favors, programs, and other special event-related items); must have access to transportation
- Manages purchasing card expenses, supplier contracts, supply orders, vendor payments, reimbursements, invoices, and purchase orders related to events
- Manages comprehensive event logistics and administration for guest speakers, including document requests, travel arrangements, accommodations, meals, payments, and honoraria
- Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external university partners
- Acts as department representative at cross-departmental project meetings
- Recommends and schedules events in appropriate off-campus and on-campus venues
- May oversee support staff, students, volunteers, and contingent event staff
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Additional Functions:
- Provides administrative support as needed, including preparing PowerPoint slides, materials, agendas, and coordination of meetings
- Ensures event areas are secured and properly closed/locked at the end and that keys are promptly returned
Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits
Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at facstaffada@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
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Events Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Omni Hotels8
- Hyatt7
- SCHREINER UNIVERSITY5
- White Lodging5
- Baylor University4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education35
- Technology & Software17
- Hospitality & Tourism15
- Food & Beverage13
- Consulting & Professional Services11
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in events jobs across Texas.
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential preferred or required by most Texas employers
- Experience coordinating events from conception through post-event reconciliation and reporting
- Proficiency with event management software such as Cvent, Eventbrite, or similar platforms
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills for venues and suppliers
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, marketing, or a related field
Events Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a events in Texas?
Most events roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, marketing, or a related field, though no state-issued license is mandated for event planners. Earning the Certified Meeting Professional credential through the Events Industry Council significantly strengthens your candidacy with Texas employers. Many candidates begin in administrative or catering coordinator roles at hotels, convention centers, or corporate offices before advancing to full event planning positions.
How much do eventses make in Texas?
Eventses in Texas earn a median of about $57,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $34,990 for the lowest 10% to over $95,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire eventss in Texas?
Employers hiring eventss in Texas right now include Omni Hotels, Hyatt, and SCHREINER UNIVERSITY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large convention industry, anchored by facilities like the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, keeps demand from hospitality operators and corporate clients consistently high.
Which Texas cities have the most events jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most events job openings in Texas. Houston's energy sector and medical center generate heavy corporate event demand, Dallas draws large-scale trade shows and association conferences, and Austin's technology industry and festival culture support a robust and growing events market that attracts both corporate and entertainment-focused employers.
Are there remote events jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 5% of events openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the largely on-site nature of event execution and vendor coordination. The parts of the role most likely to be done remotely are pre-event logistics, sponsorship sales, and client communications rather than day-of coordination or venue management.
How can I get hired as a events in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through hospitality or catering coordinator roles at large Texas hotel brands, convention centers, or university event services departments. Major Texas institutions and hotel operators regularly hire event assistants and banquet coordinators for candidates without direct planning experience. Building a portfolio through volunteer event work with nonprofits or student organizations, combined with pursuing the CMP or a certificate from a Texas community college hospitality program, gives candidates a clear and competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to events jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to events jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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