Oregon State University
Event & Guest Services Student Technology Assistant
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Event & Guest Services Student Technology Assistant
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 $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill six (part-time positions (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Event & Guest Services Student Technology Assistant positions for the The LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
The LaSells Stewart Center is Oregon State University's premier performing arts and conference venue which hosts a wide range of campus and community events year-round. With over 40,000 square feet of conference and performance space, The LaSells Stewart Center hosts a wide variety of events year-round, including conferences, lectures, concerts, cultural celebrations, and art exhibitions.
This role provides hands-on experience for audio visual (AV) equipment and programming in both a live and pre-set environment for the various events hosted at The LaSells Stewart Center. In this environment AV can include, but is not limited to, lighting, sound, and video. This position would be ideal for those wanting to gain experience in both event technology operations as well as stage production.
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:
Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Technology, Career & Self-Development
Position Duties
Technology Support (Technology | Critical Thinking | Teamwork) • Set up and support various event technology such as microphones, speakers, and computers • Perform light repairs on various lighting, sound, and video equipment • Mix live sound from a soundboard for a large auditorium and smaller lecture hall • Run live lighting from a lightboard for a large auditorium • Troubleshoot programs for clients such as PowerPoint, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat Reader
Event Setup & Operations (Professionalism | Critical Thinking | Leadership | Technology) • Assist with room setup and breakdown with an emphasis on AV equipment used • Ensure signage, event materials, and supplies are accurately placed and ready for the client's events • Support clients with setting up presentations, testing microphones, or anything else needed by the client • When needed, perform small tasks to ensure the building is clean and presentable like wiping down tables, clearing areas, or picking up trash
Professional Development (Career & Self-Development | Technology | Critical Thinking) • Participate in team huddles and debriefs with event staff • Learn the basics of sound and lighting in a conference & event center • Shadow facility staff, AV technicians, and event coordinators when available
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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 • Currently enrolled in a program that emphasizes working with sound equipment, lighting equipment, or stage production • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills • Ability to remain calm and composed in fast-paced or high-pressure situations • Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to follow instructions • Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, Goggle Suite, & Zoom • Comfortable with light physical tasks involving lifting around 40 lbs. (lifting chairs, lifting tables, walking campus distances) • Previous experience working with sound and/or lighting equipment
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Hours will vary and include some early morning, late evening and weekend shifts. A set number of agreed upon hours will be honored.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12386SE
Number of Vacancies 6
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 08/18/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 09/30/2025
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: • A Resume • A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact:
Lucas Burrow
at
lucas.burrow@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
Position Information
Job Title Event & Guest Services Student Technology Assistant
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 $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill six (part-time positions (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Event & Guest Services Student Technology Assistant positions for the The LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
The LaSells Stewart Center is Oregon State University's premier performing arts and conference venue which hosts a wide range of campus and community events year-round. With over 40,000 square feet of conference and performance space, The LaSells Stewart Center hosts a wide variety of events year-round, including conferences, lectures, concerts, cultural celebrations, and art exhibitions.
This role provides hands-on experience for audio visual (AV) equipment and programming in both a live and pre-set environment for the various events hosted at The LaSells Stewart Center. In this environment AV can include, but is not limited to, lighting, sound, and video. This position would be ideal for those wanting to gain experience in both event technology operations as well as stage production.
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:
Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Technology, Career & Self-Development
Position Duties
Technology Support (Technology | Critical Thinking | Teamwork) • Set up and support various event technology such as microphones, speakers, and computers • Perform light repairs on various lighting, sound, and video equipment • Mix live sound from a soundboard for a large auditorium and smaller lecture hall • Run live lighting from a lightboard for a large auditorium • Troubleshoot programs for clients such as PowerPoint, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat Reader
Event Setup & Operations (Professionalism | Critical Thinking | Leadership | Technology) • Assist with room setup and breakdown with an emphasis on AV equipment used • Ensure signage, event materials, and supplies are accurately placed and ready for the client's events • Support clients with setting up presentations, testing microphones, or anything else needed by the client • When needed, perform small tasks to ensure the building is clean and presentable like wiping down tables, clearing areas, or picking up trash
Professional Development (Career & Self-Development | Technology | Critical Thinking) • Participate in team huddles and debriefs with event staff • Learn the basics of sound and lighting in a conference & event center • Shadow facility staff, AV technicians, and event coordinators when available
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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 • Currently enrolled in a program that emphasizes working with sound equipment, lighting equipment, or stage production • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills • Ability to remain calm and composed in fast-paced or high-pressure situations • Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to follow instructions • Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, Goggle Suite, & Zoom • Comfortable with light physical tasks involving lifting around 40 lbs. (lifting chairs, lifting tables, walking campus distances) • Previous experience working with sound and/or lighting equipment
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Hours will vary and include some early morning, late evening and weekend shifts. A set number of agreed upon hours will be honored.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12386SE
Number of Vacancies 6
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 08/18/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 09/30/2025
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: • A Resume • A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact:
Lucas Burrow
at
lucas.burrow@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