This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 12-16 hours per week) Student Facilities/Maintenance (Research Forests Recreation Assistant) position at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position is located at Peavy Arboretum, about 9 miles north of campus. The OSU Research Forests Recreation Assistant supports the recreation program on the Research Forests by completing field work and office tasks essential to program operations.

We are looking for one student to work approximately 12-16 hours per week during the school year, and between 20-40 hours a week during winter break and the summer.

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:

Teamwork, Leadership, and Career & Self-Development.

Assist the OSU Research Forests Recreation Field Coordinator with various field tasks including Arboretum landscaping, trail maintenance, shop clean-up, equipment maintenance, and other tasks as needed.

Drive OSU Research Forests vehicles throughout the McDonald and Dunn Forests to reach work sites, trails, and recreation facilities, and to run errands in town as needed.

Assist with volunteer efforts and work parties. May also assist with interpretive, communication, GIS, or planning projects as needed or desired.

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

*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.

This position works out of the Research Forest office in Peavy Arboretum. Incumbent is required to provide their own transportation to and from Peavy Arboretum. Incumbent may need to work on weekends.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

● A Resume

● A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Jenna Baker at jenna.baker@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval