PRAx Event and Program Student Facilitator

PRAx

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Event and Program Student Facilitator for the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The expansive mission of the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts is to activate the power of the arts and humanities across disciplines and in multiple settings—from the concert hall and theater to research labs and field sites. We are a space for transformative education for all, from OSU students and faculty to community members and youth in school, and we tap into the power of the arts to transform thinking across academic disciplines.

PRAx seeks to provide unforgettable arts experiences at the intersections between art, humanities, science, and technology.

PRAx employs qualified, currently enrolled undergraduate students as paid Event and Program Facilitators, who serve as the first point of contact for members of the campus and Corvallis communities, visiting artists and performers, and rental clients. They represent PRAx through a variety of events and programs, from full-scale performances and rental events to smaller drop-in workshops and K-12 field trips.

Visitors represent a wide variety of interests and life experiences. PRAx Event and Program Facilitators are part of a team that creates a warm, welcoming presence that focuses on memorable experiences and creating opportunities for nuanced conversations. Facilitators spark conversations about art in the gallery, enhance visitor experiences at performing arts events and humanities presentations, host tours and facilitate activities for K-12 field trips, and provide hospitality for visiting artists.

Facilitators also represent PRAx at large university events through tabling and outreach.

Through all their job duties, facilitators share information about PRAx, its upcoming performances and art on display, and they also share their personal positive experiences at PRAx to encourage community and student engagement.

All shifts are conducted in person. Student employees typically work 2–10+ hours per week on a flexible schedule that works with academic obligations. They receive ample and ongoing paid training to ensure success in the role. PRAx is seeking a team of individuals who enjoy working with people, bring a wide range of life experiences, and demonstrate enthusiasm for providing memorable arts encounters for students, faculty, youth, artists, and the wider community.

Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Visitor Experience and Hospitality:

• Serve as event host with minimal oversight or supervision, remaining attentive to client needs and visitor experience. This may include anything from providing an enthusiastic welcome to identifying issues/needs proactively and without guidance, responding appropriately, and communicating with on-site supervisors about any situations that may arise.
• Initiate conversations that engage a wide range of visitors about artwork, exhibitions, performances, and other programming at PRAx.
• Lead inspiring, educational K-12 youth field trips (will require 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.