CSWS Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective Program Assistant (St. Johns)

University Of Portland; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Portland is seeking a part‑time CSWS Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective Program Assistant (St. Johns). The role is 8–12 hours per week during Fall and Spring semesters, with on‑site work at the CPPAC Studio and remote tasks through the academic year.

The assistant will support CPPAC with day‑to‑day operations, reporting on-site to the Executive Director and Operations Director, and on‑campus to the Moreau Center Program Manager. Employment is student work study.

Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study funds in Financial Aid package.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Comfort with autonomy.
• Ability to commute to St. Johns neighborhood.

Responsibilities

• Increase community outreach (newsletter, social media, events, websites, etc).
• Expand and maintain donor and volunteer base.
• Ongoing communication with volunteer and donors.
• Custodial support.
• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Skills

Federal Work Study

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Autonomy

Community outreach

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Mailchimp

Wordpress

Job description

CSWS Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective Program Assistant (St. Johns)

Job Title

CSWS Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective Program Assistant (St. Johns)

Terms and Hours

Approx. 8-12 hrs/wk, Fall & Spring Semester

Job Category

Student Employment

Hourly Wage

Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)

Job Summary

This is a Community Service Work Study student employment position. Applicants must have Federal Work Study funds in their Financial Aid package.

Address where work will take place: 7528 N Charleston Ave, Portland, OR 97203 (from campus: 7 minute drive or 17 minutes by bus line 44)

The CPPAC Program Assistant will support the Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective with day-to-day functions. The Program Assistant will work in person at the CPPAC Studio in downtown St Johns and remotely through the school year.

Reports on-site to the Executive Director and Operations Director of Cathedral Park Performing Arts Collective (CPPAC) and on-campus to Moreau Center Program Manager.

Core Duties

• Increase community outreach (newsletter, social media, events, websites, etc)
• Expand and maintain donor and volunteer base
• Ongoing communication with volunteer and donors
• Custodial support
• Other relevant tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study Funds in Financial Aid package (contact [e-mail] with questions)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Comfort with autonomy
• Ability to commute to St. Johns neighborhood

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop relationships with community members
• Effective team player
• Expertise in Google Workspace
• Knowledge of Canva, Mailchimp, and/or Wordpress

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work up stairs
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Posting Number

SE1133-2023

Number of Vacancies

1 - 2

Estimated Start Date

09/20/2026

Open Date

09/17/2026

Close Date

10/15/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have Federal Work Study funds in your Financial Aid package?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Unsure
• * What interests you about this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
[e-mail]