Student Crew Member - AnRS Dairy

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

1d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Primary duty is the care and maintenance of animals, facilities and some crop and grazing duties. Students will be responsible for providing coordinated day today care of the cows and heifers at the Dairy Center. Typical tasks include: Milking Stall cleaning Feeding Watering Calf care Other operations related to animal husbandry and facility upkeep. OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Career & Self Development.

Requirements

Academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
Meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
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. International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services ( OIS ), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.)
Willingness to learn new skills and techniques
Ability to adapt to changed environments
Must have a reliable form of transportation
Must be available to work early morning shifts: 4:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (will work around student schedules and clubs)
Must be flexible with availability in order to split shifts between employees fairly, ensuring animals will be cared for during holidays and breaks
Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified
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