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Oregon State University Education Program Assistant 2 in Oregon City, Oregon
Position Details
Position Information
Department Ext Clackamas Co Office (TEX)
Classification Title Education Program Assistant 2
Job Title Education Program Assistant 2
Appointment Type Classified Staff
Job Location Oregon City
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Employment Category Regular
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Education Program Assistant 2 position for the Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement’s Extension Clackamas County Office.
This Education Program Assistant 2 (EPA2) position is with the Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement’s Extension Clackamas County. This position supports theExtension Forestry and Natural Resources ( FRN ) (https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/extension) and theSmall Farms (https://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/) programs in Clackamas County.
This EPA2’s primary responsibilities are to provide support and coordination for the following major annual educational events: Clackamas Tree School, Tree School Field Day, and the Clackamas Small Farm School. This EPA2 works independently and collaboratively with OSU employees, volunteers, educators, community partners, and the public to plan, organize, coordinate, deliver, market, and evaluate non-credit educational programs. Work includes office-based duties, event and field-day operations, program logistics, digital communications, and year-round support for forestry and small farms programming
This EPA2 works with the Clackamas Forestry faculty member to ensure that non-credit educational programming and outreach activities serve broad and diverse populations in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. This includes complying with civil rights and language/visual access regulations.
This EPA2 position requires working outside the office setting. Active and effective communication with OSU employees and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position.
The division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian’s awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources.
About Clackamas:
Clackamas County (https://www.clackamas.us/pga/about.html) is one of 36 counties in Oregon and was named after the Clackamas Indians. It is the third most populated county in the state. TheExtension Clackamas County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas) employees and trained volunteers work alongside local partners to provide educational workshops, activities, and services tailored to the unique industries, natural resources, and people in the Clackamas communities.
About the Division of Extension and Engagement (division):
The Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is core to Oregon State University’s mission. The division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our division and its core units and initiatives, visit the division’swebsite (https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/) .
Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division’s educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with Civil Rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations.
Why OSU?
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
•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) 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
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:
Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
•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 illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
70% Coordination of major events
Provide leadership for the planning and delivery of OSU Extension’s major annual non-credit educational events in Clackamas County: Clackamas Tree School, Tree School Field Day, and Clackamas Small Farm School.
Work independently to develop and deliver non-credit educational programs to a broad and diverse audiences.
Independently identify and engage local partners and stakeholders and community partners.
Coordinate theClackamas Tree School, involving 650 participants, 70 instructors, 70 vendors/exhibitors, and 50 volunteers.
CoordinateTree School Field Dayat Hopkins Demonstration Forest, including class scheduling, instructor recruitment, field logistics, safety coordination, and site management.
Coordinate theClackamas Small Farm School, involving 240 participants, 50 instructors, 35 vendors/exhibitors, 12 volunteers.
Lead catalog development, registration systems, and participant communication.
Recruit, train, provide lead work to, and assign work to volunteers, student employees, and event-day staff.
Develop and implement outreach and marketing strategies and utilize appropriate print and digital tools to reach intended audiences (e.g., newsletters, web pages, social media, press releases, partner outreach).
Produce post-event evaluations, reports, databases, and program documentation.
Driving/traveling is required to support educational programming and outreach activities throughout Clackamas County, including the Hopkins Demonstration Forest, North Willamette Research and Education Center, and various farms/woodlands.
10% Forestry and Natural Resources program support
Assist FNR faculty with planning, implementing, and evaluating forestry non-credit education and outreach programs for woodland owners, natural resource professionals, and the general public.
Support field studies, demonstrations, tours, and youth education events.
Assist with producing, formatting, and disseminating educational materials (e.g., newsletters, fact sheets, web content).
Maintain records, mailing lists, program statistics, and evaluation data.
Provide lead work and direction for volunteers and student employees.
10% Small Farms program support
Assist small farms faculty with planning, implementing, and evaluating small farms non-credit education and outreach programs for small-scale farmers, agriculture professionals, and rural landowners.
Support field studies, field visits, demonstrations and tours.
Maintain records, mailing lists, program statistics, and evaluation data.
Respond to public inquiries with research-based resources and, when appropriate, escalate inquiries to faculty.
5% Accountability
Ensure compliance with the OSU youth safety policies.
Ensure of safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for youth and adults in the programs and provide reasonable accommodations.
Foster positive and supportive youth peer interactions and community between members.
Commitment to offering a physically, psychologically and emotionally safe environment for all youth and adults.
Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement.
Develop culturally inclusive and socially cognizant materials that ensure communication to broad and diverse audiences.
Utilize technology as a tool to increase the reach and impact of program delivery
5%Other duties
Complete the division’s civil rights training session(s) and ensure completion by volunteers.
Report civil rights data in the division’s on-line reporting system (currently, Faculty Success).
Maintain other civil rights and program documentation records.
Attend Extension meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Attend and participate in appropriate community meetings as needed to meet the goals of the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What We Require
Associate’s Degree and three years of work experience (paid or volunteer) supporting community programs that serve children, youth or adults OR Bachelor’s Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) one year of which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions OR Five years experience in a field related to the duties of the position AND a high school diploma or equivalent. AND Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences. Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications.
What You Will Need
A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
Ability to communicate successfully and inclusively with broad and diverse groups in a culturally responsible manner.
General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, collaborative work platforms, and professional office software such as or similar to the Microsoft Applications.
Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including website software, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work as a collaborative member of a team.
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 University Standard: 05-010 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 University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
Bachelor’s degree in forestry, agriculture, natural resources, education, or a related field.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) and/or Bicultural. Demonstrated ability to engage Spanish-speaking audiences through the utilization of bi-literate and bicultural skills.
Experience coordinating formal or informal educational events for large groups (100+ participants).
Experience working with online educational and/or webinar delivery systems.
Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe InDesign or Canva.
Experience leading or training volunteers.
Ability to work with youth in an educational setting.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The primary work site for this position is the OSU Extension Clackamas County Office; however, this individual will work in varied working environments including professional office and outdoors on uneven/rugged terrain.
Flexibility to work non-standard schedule: evenings and weekends may be required based on programming needs, coordinating with supervisor to adapt work schedule to address needs.
Ability to transport (lift, carry, push and/or pull) up to 50 lbs. of educational materials and equipment.
Driving/traveling is required to support educational programming and outreach activities throughout Clackamas County, including the Hopkins Demonstration Forest, North Willamette Research and Education Center, and various farms/woodlands.
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Min Salary $21.91
Max Salary $33.11
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/12884
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P05581CT
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/30/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03/09/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/19/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE :If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
Due to funding, OSU will not sponsor immigration work authorization for this position (e.g., H-1B, etc.)
For additional information please contact:Nadine Menashe, nadine.menashe@oregonstate.edu
Accommodation and/or Accessibility Requests:
Please reach out to the Search Chair with any requests or questions for accommodation and/or accessibility relating to the interview process. Alternatively, requests may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (541) 737-3556
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
Supplemental Questions
Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/177938
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.