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Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
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Department:
FOR – Extension Forestry & Natural Resources
Special Instructions to Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
- A supplemental document answering the following question: In 300 words or less, explain why environmental education is important for K-12 students and educators
For additional information please contact: LeeAnn Mikkelson at [email protected]
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
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Job Description:
This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student FExt Off Asst for the FOR – Extension Forestry & Natural Resources at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Oregon Natural Resources Education Program (ONREP) provides environmental education professional learning, resources, and support for PreK-12 educators across Oregon.
This part-time student assistant position (10-15 hours per week) provides administrative, communication, research, and project support for ONREP. Responsibilities include maintaining records, supporting communications and program operations, improving workflows, and assisting with special projects. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
The assistant will play a key role in enhancing statewide environmental education and will be a valued member of the ONREP team. The position allows for some autonomy in managing tasks and time and emphasizes a workplace culture built on trust, respect, and open communication, recognizing the balance between personal life, academic priorities, and professional responsibilities.
https://onrep.forestry.oregonstate.edu/
Position Duties:
Program & Office Support:
- Support professional development events and workshops
- Maintain and update records, inventories, and processes (digital and physical).
- Support workflow innovations and process improvements
- Assist with research projects and data compilation
- Perform data entry and word processing using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
- Provide technical support including spreadsheet creation and editing
- Handle printing, archiving, shipping, and post-event document processing
Communication:
- Communicate clearly and consistently with the ONREP team via in-person meetings, email, Microsoft Teams, and shared calendars/spreadsheets
- Communicate with facilitators, partners, and workshop participants via email and phone
Other Duties:
- Perform work in the ONREP office and in the ONREP storage building/room
- Additional tasks and projects as needed
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
- Communication, Teamwork, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self Development
Qualifications:
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standardHigh School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Required Qualifications:
- High accountability in managing schedules and meeting deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with varying deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Resilient and adaptable
- High attention to detail
- Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams), Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in graphic design software such as Canva
- Familiar with online storage systems such as Box
- Experience using various program management tools: Qualtrics, Drupal, etc.
- Experience with website content management
- Additional language skills are a plus
Working Conditions/Schedule:
The ONREP Director is the direct supervisor of this position and will set up the expectations, criteria and directly supervises this position and sets expectations, criteria, and the plan of work. Both the Associate Director and Office Specialist will collaborate and oversee the The Associate Director and Office Specialist will collaborate to oversee day-to-day tasks and projects, scheduling, training, and mentoring.
This position includes a designated workspace with a desktop computer, speakers, and a headset. Office/unit printer and scanner. Access to the office refrigerator and microwave.
A wagon is provided for trips to the FRL supply room, mailroom, etc.
ONREP work occurs in two campus locations: - ONREP office located in Richardson Hall is a shared-space office with standard office and OSU protocols. - ONREP supply room located in the Forest Research Lab (FRL) is a storage facility used for inventory. Must be able to work 10 – 15 hours/week during the work week (Monday-Friday, between 8:00 a.m. -and 6:00 p.m.00 p.m.)
ONREP is open year-round, and this position would include summer work.
Must keep the ONREP team informed of their weekly and monthly schedule.
Salary Range:
15.55
Anticipated Start Date:
2026-11-30
