Federal -Study Forestry Student Assistant *Student Position

Federal Work-Study Forestry Student Assistant
· Student Position Only

Hourly rate: $15.05 per hour
Work period:  Academic Year
Campus location: NOT SPECIFIED

Assist the Forestry faculty and staff with class preparation, tool and equipment maintenance, cleaning, and organization of forestry supplies.

• Prepare material for courses as directed by Program Director, Administrative Assistant, or Faculty.
• Assist in equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of forestry lab equipment and lab spaces.
• Support safe and proper forestry practices.
• Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for instructional purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to demonstrate they can perform the job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective communication with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
• Conflict management within and between groups and teamwork skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks daily.
• Consistent and dependable customer service.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email, website editing, basic desktop publishing, and modern office equipment.

Regular hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.

Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment that is primarily sedentary. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires the ability to write, read written materials and computer screens, and use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Awarded and accepted Federal Work-Study for 2025-26.
• Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but have other experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

• Forestry experience, particularly in forestry equipment use and maintenance.

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N‑1, N‑2, or N‑3.

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.

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