Education Program Assistant 1

Position Details

Position Information

Department: Sea Grant (RSG)

Classification Title: Education Program Assistant 1

Job Title: Education Program Assistant 1

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Newport

Benefits Eligible: Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option? 

Employment Category: Seasonal

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill 1-2 seasonal (March – September) Education Program Assistant 1 positions for the Oregon Sea Grant at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. 

The Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center is a museum/aquarium open to the public. It is through this facility that many of the Oregon Sea Grant Extension marine education programs are delivered. A wide variety of workshops, field trips, short courses, and events are offered for the public, school teachers, K-12 students, and other youth groups.

The Education Program Assistant 1 (Marine Educator) presents marine science labs and programs for the K-12 school audience and other youth and family groups. This position carries out and assists with a variety of field trips, labs, youth programs, public events and provides other education assistance as needed, including planning and leading activities for summer day camps, and driving campers in twelve passenger vans.

The work of this position is carried out on a varying schedule during the busy seasons (spring and summer).

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Facts:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. 
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. 

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

• 70% – Preparation and presentation of laboratory and field programs, summer day camps, homeschool days, and other public events held at the visitor center for school groups, other youth groups, and families as needed.
• 20% – Cleaning and maintenance of labs and equipment and the appropriate handling and use of marine animals associated with education programs.
• 5% – Attend staff meetings, trainings and workshops.
• 5% – Other duties as assigned.

What We Require

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant experience (paid or volunteer), supporting community programs that serve children, youth, or adults OR
• Associate Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions AND
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications.

What You Will Need

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications.
• Experience with online meeting and webinar platforms.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent 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 and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent 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 as per University Policy 05-030

What We Would Like You to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in science, education, or another related field.
• Coursework and/or training in marine science
• Training in interpretive education and STEM.
• Two years working with youth in an informal or classroom setting.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Experience planning and leading science, engineering, and/or art activities, particularly ocean related programs

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position involves working indoors and outdoors, standing for long periods of time and includes some mild hiking. Employee will be working with children, leading groups, dealing with behavior management, and will lead programs in the estuary mud flats and on beaches, including hauling sampling equipment. The employee work with marine invertebrates and fish, and will work around and over water. Work will occur during daylight hours but will be intermittent and may occur in inclement weather. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Pay Method: Hourly

Pay Period: Hourly

Pay Period: 16th – 15th of the following month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Min Salary: $17.43

Max Salary: $26.00

Link to Position Description: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/150359

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: P04664CT

Number of Vacancies: 1-2

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 03/18/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date: 09/18/2024

Posting Date: 02/19/2024

Full Consideration Date: 03/04/2024

Closing Date: 03/20/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants 

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 4, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

Please Note: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Lindsay Carroll, lindsay.carroll@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.  We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities.  If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.).  Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.  Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.    If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.