Student Event Assistant (OSU-Cascades)

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. • Bend, OR

51d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to fill a pool of part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Event Assistants for the OSU-Cascades Event Services at Oregon State University - Cascades, located in Bend, Oregon. Applications will be accepted year-round for the 2026-27 academic year. Student Event Assistants support the preparation, execution, and breakdown of university events and conferences. Students will provide their availability and can expect to be scheduled 5 hours/week, with flexibility during both the summer term and academic year.

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)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate basic organizational and communication skills.
• Must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions.

Nice To Haves

• Current full-time OSU-Cascades student or degree partnership student with OSU-Cascades and COCC, with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
• Previous experience in event setup, customer service, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess or willingness to obtain OLCC Alcohol Server Permit within 30 days of hire (employer-paid if applicable).
• Possess or willingness to obtain Oregon Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of hire (employer-paid if applicable).
• Possess or willingness to obtain Authorized Adult status from OSU’s Office of Youth Protection.

Responsibilities

• 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, assisting with catering and/or A/V needs, and ensuring event spaces remain safe and welcoming.
• Assist Event Managers and Coordinators in preparing supplies, organizing storage spaces, and maintaining 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 when applicable to event operations.

Benefits

• T-shirt and nametag provided during training.
• Employer-paid OLCC Alcohol Server Permit (if applicable).
• Employer-paid Oregon Food Handler’s Card (if applicable).

What This Job Offers

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