KidSpirit Cooking Academy Summer

Job Title

Student Outreach Assistant – Kid Spirit Program Division of Extension & Engagement, Oregon State University

This position will support the Kid Spirit Program, a youth outreach initiative that provides quality and safe learning experiences. The role includes leading specialized activities, ensuring safety, and engaging families while fostering professional growth for student employees.

• Instruction, Lesson Planning & Youth Accountability (65%) – Lead activities that promote nutrition and cooking, coach skill development, prepare lesson plans, maintain a safe learning environment, assist instructors, attend orientations and trainings, shop for groceries, and support virtual live cooking sessions.
• Safety, First Aid & Documentation (10%) – Monitor participant safety, administer first aid, initiate emergency procedures, complete incident and behavioral reports, and communicate effectively with supervisors and families.
• Training, Meetings & Professional Development (10%) – Attend orientation, program meetings, and in‑service training; review policies and guidelines; pursue career‑growth opportunities.
• Equipment & Supplies Management (5%) – Check out, request, and use equipment; maintain and organize the equipment area; report needs and safety concerns.
• Program Promotion & Family Engagement (5%) – Communicate progress to parents, promote Kid Spirit programs, serve as an ambassador, respond promptly to communications, maintain accurate paperwork, and collaborate with team members.
• Other duties: carry out additional responsibilities, remain academically enrolled, meet academic standing and enrollment requirements, and maintain any required certifications.

• Current enrollment in high school, community college, or university, pursuing a program or course of study.
• Maintain required academic standing (students on suspension are ineligible).
• Meet enrollment standards (High School: regular enrollment;
  Undergraduate: 6 credit hours/term; Graduate: 5 credit hours/term; International students may be exempt with approval).
• Preferred:
  Nutrition experience and passion for cooking.

This is a critical or security‑sensitive position; successful completion of a Criminal History Check and other required background checks (including National Sex Offender Public website review) is mandatory. All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Oregon State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.