Student Design and Media Assistant - kaku-ixt mana ina haws

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

87d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a part-time (maximum of 10 hours per week) Design and Media Assistant for the Cultural Resource Center kaku-ixt mana ina haws within Diversity & Cultural Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU). The Design and Media Assistant creates promotional materials for Diversity & Cultural Engagement’s events. This role involves collaborating with professional staff and campus partners on projects from concept to production, playing an active role in creative implementation, problem-solving, and execution of ideas. The position offers a supportive, student-centered learning environment to develop technical skills, professional communication practices, and a design portfolio, while contributing to campus engagement and student success.

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: Regularly enrolled; Undergraduate/post-baccalaureate: 6 credit hours; Graduate: 5 credit hours; International students may have different requirements).
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Enrolled as a part-time student (minimum 6 credits).
Demonstrated commitment to personal development, community engagement, and leadership.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated time-management and basic project management skills.
At least one year of design and media employment, volunteer, or comparable experience demonstrating responsibility and accountability.
Knowledge of videography and photography basics.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with communities represented by the Cultural Resource Centers.
Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, unless otherwise arranged with the supervisor.
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements must be met.

Nice To Haves

Involvement with underrepresented or marginalized communities on campus.
Experience engaging in conversations about identity, equity, and social justice.
Knowledge of campus and community resources.
Demonstrated self-awareness regarding identity and its impact on different communities.
Understanding of issues impacting historically underrepresented populations.
Knowledge of and experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud suite or equivalent image editing software, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere or equivalent video editing software.

Responsibilities

Staff the Cultural Resource Center during scheduled shifts, providing front-desk coverage.
Respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries professionally and confidentially.
Maintain organized media files and shared drives.
Attend and participate in required trainings and weekly student staff meetings.
Follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and workflows.
Follow university and departmental protocols for media requests and correspondence.
Update event and resource boards in the CRC.
Create, edit, and finalize digital and print design materials (social media graphics, digital signage, email newsletters, posters, flyers).
Apply OSU brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and inclusive design practices.
Proofread and review designs for accuracy, clarity, and quality.
Incorporate feedback to refine designs.
Manage and engage with social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Tik Tok, Threads, etc.).
Collaborate with staff from Student Experiences & Engagement (SEE), Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE), and other stakeholders to clarify project goals, audiences, and timelines.
Demonstrate active listening and clear communication when discussing design concepts.
Contribute ideas and creative solutions during project planning and brainstorming.