Visitor Center Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Visitor Center Assistant

Appointment Type

Student Employee

Job Location

Newport

Position Appointment Percent

Appointment Basis

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

14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Visitor Center Assistant for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Visitor Center Assistant receives money and makes change in payment for entrance to the Oregon Sea Grant ran Visitor Center, at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC). Located in Newport OR, the Hatfield Visitor Center attracts more than 70,000 visitors and upwards of 10,000 students annually. The 15,000 square foot facility is filled with family-friendly interactive exhibits, live animals and touch tanks, and state-of-the-art technology.

This position will report to the Visitor Center Coordinator and will assist in greeting visitors and taking entrance fees. The employee will help provide visitors with basic information regarding the Visitor Center, HMSC campus, Oregon Sea Grant and the local area. This person will also assist volunteers with interpreting the exhibits and will assist in keeping public areas and exhibits tidy during work hours.

Position Duties

• 60% Cashier Duties : Receives monies and assists with credit card purchases for ticket(s) to enter the Hatfield Visitor Center; makes accurate change.
• 40% Other duties as assigned : interpreting exhibits, answering visitor questions, light housekeeping, organizing shared supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here : http : / / fa.oregonstate.edu / stu-manual / 500-employment-eligibility-requirements

High School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

Additional Required Qualifications

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Would need to anticipate working weekends and some holidays in addition to weekdays. Work hours would fall between 9 : 30 AM and 5 : 30 PM.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P11812SE

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

06 / 16 / 2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

09 / 01 / 2025

Posting Date

02 / 04 / 2025

Full Consideration Date

02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date

02 / 28 / 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 :

For additional information please contact : Stacia Carpenter at stacia.carpenter@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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 2 years.

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

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