Student Employment - Campus Recreation & Student Life - Penticton

Okanagan College; Penticton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Okanagan College in Penticton is seeking a student employee to support Campus Life events under supervision, assisting with promotions, ticketing, and on-site hosting. The role runs on a non-regular on-call basis, with a start date of September 1, 2026 and a finish date of December 31, 2026.

Enrolled OC students are preferred; prior related work is an asset. Strong computer skills, teamwork, and clear communication are essential as you help maintain a welcoming campus environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting student life events by posting and removing posters and distributing event tickets.
• Assist in organization of supplies and promotional materials for events.
• Greet guests, hand out programs, and assist speakers and performers at events.
• Assist with event hosting setup and takedown.
• Promote student involvement by gathering feedback from students about Athletics, Recreation and Student Life activities.
• Clean fitness facility equipment.
• Ensure staff and students adhere to facility rules and regulations.

Skills

Computer software

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

Enrolled in post‑secondary program

Job description

When you join Okanagan College, you're joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Desired Start Date: September 1, 2026
Position End Date: December 31, 2026
Salary Range: $18.42
Bargaining Unit: Support - Student
Appointment Type: Non-Regular On-Call
Posting Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Your Opportunity

In accordance with Letter of Understanding #1 - Student Employees, and under direct supervision, of the Athletics, Recreation and Student Life Coordinator and in consultation with the Campus Administration will assist the supervisor with Campus Life events.

Functions and Duties

The Student Employee will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:

1. Assisting in promoting student life events by posting and removing posters as well as other advertisements, taking admission fees as needed and distributing event tickets.
2. Assisting in organization of supplies and placing promotional materials on tables.
3. Performing event greeting duties including taking tickets, handing out event programs, greeting guests, performers, and guest speakers.
4. Assisting with event hosting set up and take down.
5. Assisting in promoting student involvement by gathering feedback from students about Athletics, Recreation and Student Life activities.
6. Clean the fitness facility equipment.
7. Ensure staff and students adhere to the rules and regulations of the facility.

Education and Experience

Enrolled in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College. Prior work experience is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Detail-oriented

Our Values

• Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do.
• Community: We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially.
• Respect: We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all.
• Courage: We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness.
• Relationships: We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land.
• Distinction: We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,[e-mail].