Prax event and program student facilitator

Department:

PRAx

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Supplemental Questions

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:

• Serve as event host with minimal oversight or supervision, remaining attentive to client needs and visitor experience. This may include anything from providing an enthusiastic welcome to identifying issues/needs proactively and without guidance, responding appropriately, and communicating with on-site supervisors about any situations that may arise.
• Initiate conversations that engage a wide range of visitors about artwork, exhibitions, performances, and other programming at PRAx.
• Lead inspiring, educational K-12 youth field trips (will require youth policy training).
• Represent PRAx at tabling events on or off campus.

Event Setup and Monitoring:

• Facilitate successful events and rentals.
• Act as greeter and guide for PRAx VIPs as assigned.
• Serve as backup usher or ticket scanner as needed.
• Run basic AV and presentation technology in Toomey Lobby, Stirek Gallery, and classrooms.
• Follow the daily notes and run-of-show/event schedule.
• Set up/strike tables, chairs, and other event materials and decor.
• Follow opening and closing procedures, including providing post-show summary information.

Artist/Speaker Experience and Hospitality:

• Support successful experiences of visiting artists, speakers, and performers.
• Review daily notes and instructions for artist/speaker hospitality.
• Greet and introduce artists to stage crew and other members of the PRAx front of house or back of house teams as appropriate.
• Prepare dressing rooms and green rooms for artists and speakers according to instructions.
• Ensure artist/speaker needs are met.
• Drive the PRAx Van as assigned.

Across all duties:

• Work across teams at PRAx, including engagements, events, gallery, and marketing.
• Bring enthusiastic, positive energy to both front-facing activities and in your work as part of a team.
• Participate in creating informed, compelling, and culturally-attuned materials to guide interactions with PRAx programming, including exhibition and building tours.
• Represent PRAx and serve as host with minimal oversight or supervision from staff members.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all PRAx staff, volunteers, partners, clients and visitors.
• Take initiative to ensure the success of PRAx events.
• Anticipate and proactively address visitor, client, and event needs.
• Attend meetings to develop and maintain knowledge about exhibitions, PRAx initiatives, and performances.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain professional etiquette.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

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: 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be welcoming and personable – you enjoy working with the public, and it shows.
• Ability to represent PRAx effectively and positively.
• Possess well-rounded academic and co-curricular experiences, and exhibit leadership, commitment, initiative, dependability, time management, discipline, and self-confidence.
• Experience in initiating conversations with people you do not know.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from various backgrounds, lived experiences, perspectives, and identities.
• Comfortable with moderate physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• 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 2 years.
• 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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate enthusiasm to go above and beyond in making memorable experiences for all who come to PRAx.
• Professional experience providing hospitality via phone, email, and/or in person.
• Experience working or volunteering in performing or visual arts spaces.
• Demonstrated engagement with PRAx events, programming, and/or organization.
• Demonstrated engagement with OSU’s student resources, clubs and organizations, and/or the off-campus Corvallis community.
• Demonstrated experience with K-12 youth.
• Bilingual in a second language other than English.

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: