Ag in the Classroom Summer Education Programs Assistant Intern

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 16 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Ag in the Classroom Summer Education Programs Assistant Intern
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Ag in the Classroom Summer Education Programs Assistant Intern for the Agricultural and Marine Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU).
We are seeking a student employee at Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation to assist with education programs occurring over the summer. The Education Programs Assistant Intern will manage Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom’s Lending Library, including order fulfillment, tracking, teacher communication, data entry, inventory management, and organization. In addition, this position will assist with various short-term and long-term projects for the Foundation, and support any educational events (e.g., Summer Agriculture Institute).
 
This summer position will be expected to work 24-30 hours per week, with the option of working up to 40 hours, especially during busy weeks. The position will begin training during Spring Term 2024 before fully beginning in the Summer Term 2024 (anticipated: early June to end of Summer term). Note that there will be an option to continue throughout the 2024-25 school year. 
 
Note for Summer students: If you are enrolled in 6 credit hours or more during a session, you may work up to 24 hours total. If you are enrolled in five credit hours or less, you may work up to 40 hours total.
Position Duties
50% Order Management and Tracking 
  • Manage the shipping, tracking, returns, and inventory for our 300+ item resource library 
  • Schedule orders, communicate with teachers, and send weekly reminder notifications 
  • Prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness 


 
20% Inventory Management 
  • Organize and maintain inventory of all kits and lending library items 
  • Compile kits for distribution to educators
  • Manage and replenish supply inventory 

 
10% Event Support
  • Assist with in-person educational events, including vehicle transportation, organization of educator resources, and any other programmatic needs
  • Develop social media promotions and announcements as time allows 
  • Support website updates and maintain accuracy of programs as needed

 
 
10% Daily Tasks and Other Duties 
  • Daily tasks include distributing mail, updating projects, and other duties as assigned

 
10% Cleaning
  • Regular cleaning and organization will be done on a daily and weekly basis to ensure a safe and orderly work environment
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-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 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.
Additional Required Qualifications
Please review the Employment Eligibility Requirements (https://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements/506-minimum-credit-hour-enrollment-requirements )
Physical Requirements: Work will be performed in an in-person office setting. Must be able to work at least 24 hours per week during the workweek. You will develop a working schedule with your supervisor and will be expected to maintain that schedule throughout the term. May be required to maneuver up to 40 pounds of weight, including boxes of books and/or packages for delivery. 
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Basic understanding and knowledge of agriculture 
  • Must be reliable and adhere to an assigned, term-long work schedule 
  • Demonstrate attention-to-detail and independent work style 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly in email communication 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage tasks concurrently
  • High-level competency with Microsoft Suite
  • Experience working with WordPress for website content management 
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P11046SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/03/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/09/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 05/16/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
3. Name and Contact information for (3) references
4. Summer Term Class Schedule
For additional information please contact: Elizabeth Thomas at [email protected]
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.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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