College of Forestry Student Ambassador

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for part-time Student Outreach Assistant roles within the College of Forestry at Oregon State University (OSU), with a maximum of 20 hours per week. College of Forestry Ambassadors act as student representatives, supporting recruitment, marketing, student services, and alumni/donor/industry relations. Responsibilities include assisting with on- and off-campus events, participating in professional conferences, attending alumni and industry events, and giving presentations and campus tours. Ambassadors also serve as liaisons for current students, offering support, promoting engagement, and communicating student needs. These positions offer valuable work experience and professional development in communication, teamwork, and leadership, along with opportunities for networking with university administrators, faculty, industry leaders, and political figures. Incumbents will contribute to the mission of OSU/COF and gain knowledge of the university, the college, and the forestry, natural resources, outdoor recreation, and renewable materials industries.

Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard (High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program; Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term; Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term; Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term; Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term).
• Current undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student with a major in the College of Forestry (this includes Forestry, Natural Resources, Wood Innovation for Sustainability, Forest Engineering, Forest Engineering-Civil Engineering, and Tourism, Recreation & Adventure Leadership).
• Must have completed a minimum of one (1) full term at OSU.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required, as occasional evening and weekend work is required.
• Must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
• 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.
• OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
• Must be able to work at minimum 5-10 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Majoring in Forestry or TRAL (Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership).
• Availability to start over the summer.
• Good academic standing at the time of application and while serving as an ambassador.
• Ability to relate and communicate in a professional, positive and friendly manner.
• Excellent oral and written, interpersonal and public speaking communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present the positive attributes of Oregon State University, as well as the expanding and exciting fields of forestry, natural resources, outdoor recreation and renewable materials.
• Demonstrable dependability, punctuality, adaptability, and maturity.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Student availability for the entirety of the 2026-27 academic year (Fall, Winter, and Spring terms).
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Outstanding customer service philosophy and practice.
• Ability to stay on task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage time wisely.
• Ability to listen effectively, be detail-oriented and pro-active, and possess problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates self-initiative, self-discipline, self-confidence and dependability.
• Possess skills with or ability to learn multi-line phone, scanner, copier, and office equipment.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a student representative for the College of Forestry (COF) at Oregon State University (OSU).
• Represent the College at events and programs supporting College recruitment & marketing, student services, and alumni, donor and industry relations.
• Assist with on- and off- campus functions.
• Participate in professional conferences.
• Attend alumni and industry events.
• Give forestry presentations and campus tours.
• Act as liaisons for current students, offering support and student engagement.
• Communicate the needs of fellow students.
• Participate in required training programs, weekly team meetings, trainings, and leadership development workshops.
• Maintain professional appearance and presentation.
• Participate in on- and off- campus recruitment activities and events.
• Conduct outreach to current students in the COF, which may include assisting with classroom presentations, referrals to appropriate COF/OSU staff or resources, hosting drop-in office hours remotely or in person, remote or in-person engagement activities, and specific outreach for their major of study.
• Conduct outreach and education programs on behalf of the COF such as leading building tours and Natural Sciences Sessions, or facilitating group activities.
• Provide supplemental student support for career and academic success, such as resume and cover letter review, utilizing Career Development Center tools, strategies for time management, note taking, and test preparation.
• Assist with programs for new and current COF students, such as Annual Ring, recognition events (dinners, ceremonies, professional and career development workshops, etc.).
• Engage in professional development, skill, and educational training and activities, especially those relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Maintain communication with the Admissions Coordinator, including monitoring and responding to Ambassador-related email in a timely manner.
• Participate in mentorship programs for various populations of new and current COF students.
• Communicate with prospective students and their families, favorably representing OSU and COF.
• Greet FERN Center visitors, answer questions, and provide directions or information as needed.
• Check FERN Center computer lab printers daily for printer paper.
• Keep inventory of FERN Center supplies and submit orders to Student Services.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderly appearance of FERN Center and student computer lab.
• Assist with events scheduled in the FERN Center space, including putting up and/or taking down signage, tables, etc.
• Accept, process, and retrieve course reserves (textbooks, readings and supplies) for CoF classes.
• Maintain inventory system and manage check out processes for course reserves and student materials (textbooks, reading, headphones, field tools, etc.).

Benefits

• Work experience
• Professional development
• Improvement of communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Recognition as a part of a team of respected student leaders
• Networking with influential university administrators, faculty, industry leaders, and political figures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED