PRAx Event and Program Student Facilitator

Oregon State University · Corvallis Main Campus

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Department:

PRAx

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:



Supplemental Questions:


1. What is your program of study? (Majors, minors, etc.) (Open Ended Question)

2. When is your anticipated graduation term? (Fall/winter/spring/summer & year) (Open Ended Question)

3. Describe a time you helped create a welcoming or memorable experience for someone else. What did you notice, and what did you do? (350-word maximum) (Open Ended Question)

4. This job involves public speaking and providing excellent customer service for a variety of visitors, artists, and clients. Please describe your comfort level and experience starting conversations with people you do not know from a variety of backgrounds. Share an example of a time you developed a positive connection with a stranger. (350-word maximum)


For additional information please contact: Steven McIntyre at Steven.mcintyre@oregonstate.edu


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Event and Program Student Facilitator for the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The expansive mission of the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts is to activate the power of the arts and humanities across disciplines and in multiple settings—from the concert hall and theater to research labs and field sites. We are a space for transformative education for all, from OSU students and faculty to community members and youth in school, and we tap into the power of the arts to transform thinking across academic disciplines. PRAx seeks to provide unforgettable arts experiences at the intersections between art, humanities, science, and technology.

PRAx employs qualified, currently enrolled undergraduate students as paid Event and Program Facilitators, who serve as the first point of contact for members of the campus and Corvallis communities, visiting artists and performers, and rental clients. They represent PRAx through a variety of events and programs, from full-scale performances and rental events to smaller drop-in workshops and K-12 field trips.

Visitors represent a wide variety of interests and life experiences. PRAx Event and Program Facilitators are part of a team that creates a warm, welcoming presence that focuses on memorable experiences and creating opportunities for nuanced conversations. Facilitators spark conversations about art in the gallery, enhance visitor experiences at performing arts events and humanities presentations, host tours and facilitate activities for K-12 field trips, and provide hospitality for visiting artists. Facilitators also represent PRAx at large university events through tabling and outreach.

Through all their job duties, facilitators share information about PRAx, its upcoming performances and art on display, and they also share their personal positive experiences at PRAx to encourage community and student engagement.

All shifts are conducted in person. Student employees typically work 2–10+ hours per week on a flexible schedule that works with academic obligations. They receive ample and ongoing paid training to ensure success in the role. PRAx is seeking a team of individuals who enjoy working with people, bring a wide range of life experiences, and demonstrate enthusiasm for providing memorable arts encounters for students, faculty, youth, artists, and the wider community. Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Duties:

Visitor Experience and Hospitality:

Event Setup and Monitoring:

Artist/Speaker Experience and Hospitality:

Across all duties:

Transferable Skill Development

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:  

Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements


*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.

Required Qualifications:

Additional Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Hours are based on the needs of events and programs. The schedule and number of hours are variable each week.
• May involve standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs., and working in dim lighting or noisy environments.
• All facilitators are required to attend annual fall training the week prior to the start of fall term.
• Use of personal electronic devices during shifts is prohibited except during breaks or for work-related communications. Attentiveness and situational awareness, often without direct supervision, are essential in this role.
• Appropriate Dress: Business Casual unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-11

Anticipated End Date:

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