Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time, intermittent (approximately 10 hours per week as needed) Education Program Assistant 1 position for the Division of Extension and Engagement’s Extension Wheeler County Office with Oregon State University (OSU).

This intermittent Education Program Assistant (EPA) position is based at the Oregon State University Extension Service Office in Wheeler County.

This EPA assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of general agricultural programming for Wheeler County. Programs are delivered in a manner that is respectful of local norms and culture.

This EPA works with the managing faculty member to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation. This includes Civil Rights and Language Access regulations.

About the division:
The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University’s mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. Visit our webpage for more information about the Division and its core units and initiatives: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/.

The Division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian’s awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources.
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
50% Educational Delivery
Coordinate delivery of statewide supplied online non-credit curriculum and in-person hands on learning activities. Delivery may include the assistance of volunteers. Adapt curriculum to fit local context with program faculty approval. Driving/travel is required.
Prepare and assemble materials and supplies for classes, purchase supplies. Choose and select educational resources, activities, handouts, and provide additional materials that reinforce learning with program faculty approval.
Assist with the development of culturally inclusive and socially cognizant marketing/promotional materials that ensure communication to a broad and diverse audience.
Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement.
Conduct and coordinate volunteers for educational presentations at fairs, markets, and community events.
Distribute outreach and promotional materials. Assemble educational displays and promotional exhibits.
Assist the managing faculty with creating inclusive environments that make space for a range of learner needs and provide reasonable accommodations.

30% Records and Reports
Collect data to register and enroll participants.
Maintain participant records including input of online data.
Collect and enter program evaluation data. Input and submit record of work performed and complete other university reporting requirements.
Develop program reports as part of annual OSU reporting duties.
Collect and report all contacts made, follow up and evaluation with community partners, and managing volunteer hours reporting system.

10% Outreach and Engagement Activities
Promote and communicate information about agriculture programs in a way that allows for communication to an audience from diverse backgrounds and cultural identities.
Serve as point of contact and representative of the program to community partners.
Identify appropriate community volunteer opportunities for volunteers.
Manage assignments and staffing at events of volunteers, including providing materials for community outreach.
Ensure proper OSU branding at volunteer events.
Driving/travel is required to perform outreach and engagement activities throughout Wheeler County.

10% Organizational Accountability and Service
Ensure a welcoming and inclusive customer service for all.
Use ever-evolving technology as a tool to increase the reach and impact of program delivery on constituents.
Attend training opportunities mandated by the university and to build basic knowledge and consistent skills to use digital communications, marketing and engagement technologies relevant to position duties.
Participate in regular staff meetings, search committees, and other OSU Extension Service activities in Wheeler County
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.