This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Media and Communications Technician: Outreach & Office Assistant for the Marine and Coastal Opportunities (MACO) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Marine and Coastal Opportunities (MACO) office is seeking a Media and Communications Technician: Outreach & Office Assistant undergraduate student employee. This position will be split between the MACO office and the Small Boat Program (SBP) office. The position supports both MACO staff and SBP staff on outreach and engagement events, communication projects, and general office tasks. This opportunity reports to both the MACO Communications and Outreach Coordinator and the SBP Boating Safety Officer. This position occurs over summer term with both MACO and SBP, then transitions fully with SBP into the following academic year. The position gives students a chance to gain experience, knowledge, and skills in outreach, engagement, media, and provides access to a network of higher education professionals and marine studies professionals.

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, Technology, Career & Self-Development

Outreach and Engagement Support

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.

Knowledge of the MACO and SBP missions and familiar with both programs’ web presences.

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

● A Resume

● A Cover Letter
● Three professional references (former managers, supervisors, coworkers, professors, teachers, etc.) who can speak to your abilities relevant to this outreach and communications position. Include their name, relationship to you, title, company, email address, and phone number.

For additional information please contact: Simone Burton at simone.burton@oregonstate.edu

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

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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.