Event and Program Facilitator

Special Instructions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

For additional information please contact:
Steven Mc Intyre at mcintyst

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 OSU Standards  and .

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.

• Job Title:
  
  Event and Program Facilitator
• Appointment Type:
  Student Employee
• Job Location:
  
  Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) at Oregon State University
• 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:
  No
• Minimum Hourly Rate: $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
• Maximum Hourly Rate: $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
• Number of Vacancies: 5
• Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 09/09/2026
• Posting Date: 05/15/2026
• Full Consideration Date: 05/31/2026
• Closing Date: 06/30/2026

This recruitment will fill five part‑time Event and Program Facilitator positions at the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) at Oregon State University. PRAx activates the power of the arts and humanities across disciplines, providing transformative experiences for students, faculty, community members, and youth. Facilitators serve as the first point of contact for visitors, artists, speakers, and rental clients, engaging them in art, performance, and museum experiences.

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development. In this role students develop communication, teamwork, leadership, and professionalism.

• Serve as event host with minimal oversight, attending to client needs.
• Initiate conversations that engage visitors about artwork, exhibitions, performances, and additional programming.
• Lead inspiring, educational K‑12 youth field trips (requires youth policy training).
• Represent PRAx at tabling events on or off campus.

• Facilitate successful events and rentals.
• Act as greeter and guide for PRAx VIPs as assigned.
• Serve as backup usher or ticket scanner as needed.
• Run basic AV and presentation technology in Toomey Lobby, Stirek Gallery, and classrooms.
• Follow the daily notes and run‑of‑show/event schedule.
• Set up/strike tables, chairs, and other event materials and decor.
• Follow opening and closing procedures, including providing post‑show summary information.

• Support visiting artists, speakers, and performers.
• Review daily notes and instructions for hospitality.
• Greet and introduce artists to stage crew and other staff as appropriate.
• Prepare dressing rooms and green rooms for artists and speakers according to instructions.
• Ensure artist/speaker needs are met.
• Drive the PRAx Van as assigned.

• Work across teams at PRAx, including engagements, events, gallery, and marketing.
• Bring enthusiastic, positive energy to front‑facing activities.
• Participate in creating culturally attuned materials to guide interactions with PRAx programming.
• Represent PRAx and serve as host with minimal oversight from staff.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all PRAx staff, volunteers, partners, clients, and visitors.
• Take initiative to ensure the success of PRAx events.
• Anticipate and proactively address visitor, client, and event…