About the role#
Student Event Assistants support the preparation, execution, and breakdown of university events and conferences at the Oregon State University-Cascades campus in Bend. This is a part-time position with a rolling application process for the 2026-27 academic year. You will provide your availability and can expect to be scheduled for approximately 5 hours per week, with flexibility during the summer term and academic year. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.
What you'll do#
- Assist with setting up and dismantling event furniture, signage, equipment, catering materials, and A/V components.
- Provide support during events, including guest check-in, event monitoring, customer service, and A/V needs.
- Help Event Managers and Coordinators prepare supplies, organize storage spaces, and maintain event equipment.
- Represent Event Services professionally to event clients, campus partners, and community guests.
- Serve as an Authorized Adult when supporting events involving youth participants.
- Assist with food safety monitoring and alcohol service compliance.
What you'll need#
- Current academic enrollment in a high school, community college, or university.
- Ability to meet academic standing requirements and minimal enrollment standards.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a professional demeanor.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Basic organizational and communication skills.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Check.
- Preferred: Current full-time OSU-Cascades student or degree partnership student with a 2.50 GPA or higher.
- Preferred: Previous experience in event setup or customer service.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Preferred: Willingness to obtain an OLCC Alcohol Server Permit, Oregon Food Handler’s Card, and Authorized Adult status.
Location & details#
- Location: Bend, Oregon.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $17.50 per hour.
- Schedule: Variable shifts based on event needs, assigned at least one week in advance.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a public research institution based in Corvallis, Oregon. Founded in 1868, the university operates as an educational organization. It employs over 13,000 people and maintains a large campus community. The institution focuses on research and academic instruction across various fields.
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