Student Crew Member - Soap Creek Beef Ranch

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

OSU is seeking a part-time Student Technical Assistant for the Animal and Rangeland Sciences Department to support the Soap Creek Beef Ranch operations. Tasks include care of cattle, data collection, and ranch maintenance at the off-campus facility.

You will join a team and report to the ranch manager, with duties spanning feeding, animal health, and field logistics. Position requires current enrollment in a school program and compliance with OSU employment rules.

Qualifications

• 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.
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours and still be considered full-time by USCIS.
• Criminal history checks and vehicle-related checks are required for position qualification.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to operate university or personal vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, watering, and caring for the animals with a focus on health.
• Collaborate with the ranch manager, staff, and other student employees.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for people and livestock.
• Perform facility upkeep for the main ranches and campus locations.
• Build and repair fences as needed.
• Assist with cattle management including calving, vaccinating, and doctoring.
• Assist with labs and research setup as required.
• Drive ATVs and farm equipment as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Fence repair

ATV operation

Team collaboration

Education

Enrollment in school

Job description

Department:

Animal and Rangeland Sciences

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to create a pool of part-time (a maximum of 24hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). The positions are based out of the off-campus Soap Creek Beef Ranch.
Qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available. The positions include animal care and maintenance of the facility and pastures, and may include research and data collection.

The role of this position is to assist the Beef Ranch manager in daily operations of the Soap and Berry Creek Beef Ranches. Duties include:

• Feeding, watering, and caring for the animals and ensuring proper health is a top priority.
• Collaboration with the farm manager and fellow student employees, as well as some individual work.
• Keep a safe, clean, and organized environment for people and livestock.
• Facility upkeep for the main beef ranches as well as other campus locations.
• Build and repair fence.
• Assist with cattle management including calving, vaccinating, and doctoring, as needed.
• Assist with setting up for labs and research studies, as needed.
• Drive ATVs and farm equipment, as needed

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

*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 theOffice of International Services(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

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 24 months.

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: Past experience that demonstrates the ability to work as a team Experience working around or with cattle

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This is an off campus facility, employee must have a reliable form of transportation.
Employee may have exposure to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, loud noises, slippery floors, and machinery.
Employee will be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
Employee will need to maneuver items that weigh up to 50 pounds
Employee may be required to stoop, bend, and kneel to provide care of the animals.
Overnight shifts on rare occasion
Employees are expected to work at least one weekend per month.
Employees work schedule will be set according to class schedule.

Salary Range:

15.55

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-28