LSC Event Support Student

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Tuition reduction

Employee assistance

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks an Event Support Student to assist The LaSells Stewart Center with day-to-day operations in Corvallis. You will be the primary contact for clients, guests, and campus partners, aiding in event execution and venue readiness.

Responsibilities include welcoming guests, supporting setup/teardown, basic AV assistance, and ensuring spaces meet OSU standards for a seamless event experience.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in hospitality or office settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Support day-of-event operations and guest services.
• Welcome guests and assist clients, attendees, and vendors.
• Assist with venue setup, teardown, and room readiness.
• Provide basic AV support and report issues to the AV Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in event spaces.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Department: Conference and Event Services, University Relations and Marketing

Job Description: This recruitment will be used to fill an Event Support Student position to support the daily operations of The LaSells Stewart Center by serving as a primary point of contact for clients, guests, visitors, and campus partners. This position supports the daily operations of The LaSells Stewart Center by assisting with event execution, guest services, and venue readiness.

Responsibilities include supporting day‑of‑event operations, welcoming and assisting guests, monitoring event spaces, helping ensure facilities are prepared to The LaSells Stewart Center standards (including setting and tearing down events), and serving as a resource for clients, attendees, and staff. This role works closely with event and facility teams to help deliver a seamless experience for conferences, meetings, performances, and special events. 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.

Support event operations by assisting with venue readiness, event setup and breakdown, registration activities, wayfinding, and other event logistics. Welcome and assist guests, clients, event attendees, and vendors in a professional and friendly manner; provide information and support to ensure a positive event experience. Perform event opening and closing responsibilities to ensure event spaces are set up, maintained, and reset according to event requirements and facility restored to The LaSells Stewart Center standards. Assist with the setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting of audiovisual and presentation technology, provide event technology support to clients and presenters, and report equipment or technical issues to the AV Manager. Monitor event and public spaces to ensure cleanliness, accessibility, safety, and guest satisfaction; identify and communicate operational concerns as needed. Maintain a thorough understanding of upcoming conferences, meetings, performances, and special events to provide accurate information and support to guests and clients. Serve as a communication liaison between event staff, clients, vendors, and guests, helping communicate event updates and operational needs. Assist with room access, guest check‑in, crowd flow, and other event‑related activities as assigned. Support the overall success of The LaSells Stewart Center by providing exceptional customer service and contributing to a professional, organized, and guest‑focused environment. Perform 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, Technology, Professionalism

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.

Required Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a professional, hospitality, or office environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and the ability to learn new software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependability.

Working Conditions/Schedule

This position works in an office environment during normal business hours of 7am – 6pm. This position requires a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on event needs. Average hours 10 per week, maximum hours 24 per week. Work is performed in a variety of event and meeting spaces, including occasional outdoor locations, and may involve standing and walking for extended periods in busy, noisy, or dimly lit environments. Regular use of office, event, and audiovisual equipment is required. The position also requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move event materials and equipment/furniture weighing up to 50 pounds.

Salary Range

Salary Range: 17.50

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-10-16

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

• 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.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. 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

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