Employment with University Unions

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The University Unions provides job opportunities for 60 full-time and 150 part-time student positions.

In addition, a significant number of full- and part-time positions are available through food service vendors who have contracted with the Unions to provide services to the campus community.

Student Employment with University Unions

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University Unions provides job opportunities and training for student employees in customer service, retail, food service, clerical, and technical positions. We hire throughout the year but fill most openings in the weeks before the beginning of each semester. 

  • Most part-time positions at University Unions require student status and the student to be enrolled in at least six hours of class credit per term.
  • Employment is contingent on a cleared background check and completion of required on-boarding documents. 

University Unions at The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 

If you have questions about student employment with University Unions, please contact studentemploymentunions@utexas.edu.

Hiring Now for Summer 2026! Open Student Positions

Cactus Cafe Bartender

  • Starting rate: $10.00/hour (plus tips)
  • Location: Cactus (Texas Union)
  • Start: Immediately 

To apply, send your resume to cactuscafe@utexas.edu.

A/V Student Assistant

  • Starting rate: $12.00/hour 
  • Location: Texas Union (UNB) 
  • Start: April 20, 2026 

To apply, send your resume to unionav@utexas.edu and oscar.sanchez@austin.utexas.edu.

A/V Student Board Operator

  • Starting rate: $15.00/hour 
  • Location: Texas Union (UNB) 
  • Start: April 20, 2026 

To apply, send your resume to unionav@utexas.edu and oscar.sanchez@austin.utexas.edu.

A/V Technician

  • Starting rate: $15.00/hour
  • Location: Hogg Memorial Auditorium (HMA)
  • Start: April 20, 2026

To apply, send your resume to unionav@utexas.edu and oscar.sanchez@austin.utexas.edu.
 

Underground Cashier

  • Starting rate: $10.00/hour
  • Location: Union Underground (UNB)
  • Start: May 11, 2026

To apply, send your resume to underground@utexas.edu

Underground Supervisor

  • Starting rate: $11.34/hour
  • Location: Union Underground (UNB)
  • Start: May 11, 2026

To apply, send your resume to underground@utexas.edu

Communications and Marketing Student

  • Starting rate: $12.00/hour
  • Location: Texas Union (UNB)
  • Start: June 2026

To apply, send your resume to marketing@universityunions.utexas.edu.

E&E Programming Assistant - Orientation*

*This position is only available for current E&E student employees.

  • Starting rate: $10.00/hour
  • Location: Texas Union (UNB)
  • Start: June 1, 2026
  • End: July 24th

To apply, send your resume to pricilla.montag@austin.utexas.edu.

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