Community and Program Assistant - kaku-ixt mana ina haws

This recruitment will be used to fill three part-time (a maximum of 20-24 hours per week) Community and Program Assistant positions for the Cultural Resource Center kaku-ixt mana ina haws within Diversity & Cultural Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU).

Department Overview

Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) is a student-centered department dedicated to fostering identity-affirming community, belonging, and leadership development. Through Cultural Resource Centers, educational programming, and collaborative partnerships, DCE supports students from historically underrepresented communities while advancing equity, learning, and connection across campus.

​Position Summary 

The Cultural Resource Center (CRC) Community and Program Assistant supports the daily operations, community engagement, and educational programming of Diversity & Cultural Engagement. Student Leaders work in partnership with professional staff and peers to maintain welcoming spaces, assist with programs and outreach, and contribute to student learning and community-building initiatives aligned with DCE’s mission. While professional staff retain responsibility for overall decision-making and accountability, CRC Student Leaders play an active role in implementation, feedback, and student-centered leadership development. 

Position Duties:

Administrative & Center Operation Support 

• Staff Cultural Resource Center during scheduled shifts, providing consistent front-desk coverage 

• Respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries with professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate judgment 

• Manage office operations including printer support, mail pickup, submit supply requests and inventory tracking, as well as stock and monitor kitchen, office, and event supplies 

• Maintain organized digital files and shared drives 

• Assist with center reservations, room scheduling, and calendar coordination 

• Report facility, technical, or IT issues to appropriate campus partners 

• Use and continuously learn updates for department software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Canva, Concur, Mazévo) 

• Attend and actively participate in required trainings and weekly student staff meetings 

• Follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and workflows 

• Facilitate or co-facilitate meetings and presentations as assigned 

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized center spaces, including kitchens and gathering areas 

• Conduct routine walkthroughs during shifts to tidy spaces and greet guests 

• Post weekly events’ flyers, newsletters, and OSU updates in center spaces 

• Set up and break down rooms for meetings and events, including tables, chairs, and equipment 

• Operate basic audio-visual and event equipment 

• Complete routine upkeep tasks (e.g., watering plants, resetting spaces) 

• Safely lift and move furniture or equipment (up to 25–50 lbs.) as required 

Community Engagement & Student Support 

• Welcome visitors and foster a respectful, inclusive, and affirming environment 

• Provide orientations and tours for students and campus partners 

• Build community through relationship-based peer engagement and support 

• Connect students to relevant campus and community resources 

• Participate in outreach efforts such as tabling, presentations, and campus-wide events 

• Represent DCE on committees, working groups, or initiatives as assigned 

• Collaborate with student organizations, campus departments, and community partners 

• Support a healthy workplace culture grounded in accountability, care, and repair 

• Engage in ongoing reflection, identity development, and learning while supporting peers around identity development, social justice, and belonging 

Event Planning & Programming 

• Contribute ideas during program brainstorming and planning processes 

• Support event logistics, including proposals, scheduling, promotion, and execution 

• Staff event check-in tables and provide on-site support 

• Co-lead or facilitate events, including public speaking and group engagement 

• Collaborate with student organizations and welcome student-initiated program ideas 

• Support the development of event and department learning outcomes aligned with DCE goals 

• Assist with event assessment and reflection to evaluate program impact 

• Document programs through photos, videos, or narrative summaries 

• Follow departmental processes for event planning, promotion, and budgeting 

• Assist with social media content creation and maintenance as assigned 

Outreach, Education & Engagement  

• Serve as a student leader on topics related to identity, equity, and social justice 

• Share information about systems of oppression and their impact on communities served by DCE 

• Listen to and uplift the experiences of students from historically underrepresented communities 

• Support coalition-building and cross-center collaboration 

• Identify key issues impacting communities served by the CRCs and assist with efforts to minimize or remove negative impacts 

• Provide support for cultural, religious, and community-based activities and observances 

• Respond appropriately to conflict or crisis situations by following training and referring to professional staff 

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the communities served by DCE and a commitment to continued learning 

Learning Outcomes & Core Competencies 

Through employment in this role, CRC Student Leaders will develop the following competencies: 

Equity, Identity & Inclusion 

• Demonstrate increased understanding of identity, power, privilege, and systems of oppression 

• Apply culturally responsive and inclusive practices in peer engagement and programming 

Communication & Collaboration 

• Strengthen interpersonal communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills 

• Collaborate effectively with peers, professional staff, student organizations, and campus partners 

Leadership & Professionalism 

• Practice accountability, ethical decision-making, and professional workplace behaviors 

• Navigate responsibility within structured institutional systems and policies 

Program Planning & Assessment 

• Gain experience in event planning, logistics, promotion, and evaluation 

• Apply learning outcomes and assessment tools to improve programs and services 

Civic & Community Engagement 

• Build skills in outreach, coalition-building, and engagement 

• Connect students to resources and support community well-being 

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, Leadership, Equity & Inclusion