Student Event Assistant; OSU-Cascades

Department: OSU-Cascades Event Services

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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  et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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.

This recruitment will be used to fill a pool of part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Event Assistants for the OSU‑Cascades Event Services at Oregon State University - Cascades, located in Bend, Oregon.

Applications will be accepted year‑round for the 2026‑27 academic year.

Student Event Assistants support the preparation, execution, and breakdown of university events and conferences.

Students will provide their availability and can expect to be scheduled 5 hours/week, with flexibility during both the summer term and academic year.

• Event Setup and Breakdown:
  Assist with setting up and dismantling event furniture, signage, equipment, catering materials, and A/V components.
• Event Support:
  Provide support during events including guest check‑in, event monitoring, customer service, assisting with catering and/or A/V needs, and ensuring event spaces remain safe and welcoming.
• General Event Logistics:
  Assist Event Managers and Coordinators in preparing supplies, organizing storage spaces, and maintaining event equipment.
• Campus Representation:
  Represent Event Services professionally to event clients, campus partners, and community guests.
• Youth Protection, Food Safety, and Alcohol Compliance Support:
  Serve as an Authorized Adult when supporting events involving youth participants. Assist with food safety monitoring and alcohol service compliance when applicable to event operations.

• Mandatory training on abuse prevention and reporting, information technology security, youth protection, and diversity/inclusion.
• Job‑specific event setup, safety, and customer service training.
• Opportunities for professional development and team‑building activities throughout the year.

• Applications accepted:
  Ongoing, year‑round

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, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism.

• Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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 standard
  • High 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…