This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Student Rangeland Technician for the Animal & Rangeland Sciences Extension at Oregon State University (OSU).

The seasonal position will require a student to perform routine to complex technical tasks in support of research and administrative work which includes rangeland data collection, simple analysis. Fieldwork is based out of the OSU Extension Service Office in Malheur County. Responsibilities include collecting rangeland vegetation associated with the Oregon State University Fine Fuels Management project on public lands managed by the Vale District BLM, administrative Extension Service tasks, multi-media and rangeland-based beef projects related to improving the sagebrush steppe of southeastern Oregon, and assisting in cattle grazing behavior applied research.

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, Professionalism, Career & Self-Development

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.

Must be willing to work in rough, rugged, and remote rangeland conditions with a rangeland crew that consists of university students—as of fall 2026—graduate students, university faculty, and volunteers. Due to the nature of the field work, the individual must be able to elevate 30 pounds overhead and drive a public vehicle. Additionally, it is imperative to have incredible skills to communicate with and support a broader team.

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

1. A Resume/Vita

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
3. Provide three references and their contact information

For additional information please contact: Sergio Arispe at sergio.arispe@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.

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

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