Summer Events Specialist

Position Information

Job Title:

Summer Events Specialist

Appointment Type:
Student Employee

Job Location:

Position Appointment Percent: 100

Appointment Basis: 12

Pay Method:
Hourly

Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date:
Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate: $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate: $19.50 (Standard); $19.00 (Non-Urban); $20.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill five part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Summer Events Specialist positions for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU).

Special Events Team (SET) Specialists work as paraprofessional staff representing the operations professional team and other department administrators in Rec Sports. SET staff have a high level of responsibility to ensure that all programs and facilities operate according to department risk management standards and program/area-specific policies, guidelines, and expectations. Additionally, all Rec Sports employees are responsible for facilitating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for participants and staff members at all times.

Special Events Team Members report directly to the Scheduling and Events Coordinator and Senior Events Associate.

We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Our Values in Action

As a student employee, you play a vital role in bringing our mission and values to life. We expect every team member to embody the following values in their work:

• We Care About People: Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.
• We Are Solution-Oriented: Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution-focused manner.
• We Are Stewards: Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.
• We Are Innovative: Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.
• We Are Educators: Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.
• We Extend Respect & Build Trust: Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.

Every action rooted in our mission and values strengthens our team and makes Recreational Sports a place where everyone belongs, grows and thrives.

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $16.76

Transferable Skill Development

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

Position Duties

• Participate in required training sessions at Dixon Recreation Center (September).
• Submit availability for Nike camps, Varsity Spirit Cheer camps, and Special Olympics State Games.
• Demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and professionalism across varying event schedules.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Scheduling and Events Coordinator or Senior Events Associate.

Communication

• Support event customers by answering questions, addressing concerns, and mediating conflicts; escalate issues to a supervisor when necessary.
• Collaborate with vendors before, during, and after events to ensure smooth operations and compliance with facility standards.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with supervisors, teammates, participants, and spectators.

Critical Thinking

• Monitor crowd flow, safety conditions, and facility use to prevent disruptions and respond to potential risks.
• Assess situations during events and take appropriate action to ensure uninterrupted safety.
• Apply judgment when enforcing DRS policies and handling customer or vendor concerns.

Equity & Inclusion

• Provide crowd control and customer support in a respectful, inclusive manner for all participants, spectators, and staff.

Leadership

• Take initiative during event setup, operations, and takedown to ensure facilities are prepared and maintained.
• Serve as a responsible on-site representative of DRS by enforcing policies and modeling professional behavior.
• Assist with conflict resolution and contribute to a positive event environment.

Professionalism

• Enforce all DRS policies and regulations consistently and responsibly.
• Monitor items entering and exiting the facility to maintain security and accountability.
• Perform custodial duties as outlined in rental contracts, maintaining clean and safe facilities.
• Uphold high standards of care when handling equipment and interacting with…