Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for an Education Program Assistant 2 position based at the OSU Extension Service Douglas County Office in Roseberg, Oregon. This is a part-time (0.75 FTE, approximately 30 hours per week), 12-month, classified position starting at $21.27 hourly + benefits.
This Education Program Assistant 2 (EPA2) position is at the Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement’s (division) Extension Service Douglas County Office in Roseburg, Oregon.
The purpose of this EPA2 position is to support the OSU Extension Douglas County programs, working with academic and professional faculty planning, organizing, developing, and delivering educational programming and helping with volunteer management. This position provides critical support for the natural resources’ programs (small farms, master gardeners, and forestry) throughout the county. The work of the EPA2 is accomplished mostly in an office setting but will also include fieldwork, land visits, presentations, community outreach, and event coordination. This individual will meet frequently with regional colleagues to plan programs and respond to current program needs.
Active and effective communication with staff and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position.
This EPA2 assists with ensuring that educational programs 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.
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 Douglas County:
Douglas County is one of 36 counties in Oregon and is the largest county west of the Oregon Cascades. The OSU Extension provides research-based knowledge and education that strengthens local economies, sustains natural resources, and promotes healthy communities, families, and individuals. The OSU employees and trained volunteers in Extension Douglas County provide non-formal community educational programs and information services to the people in the Douglas County communities. To learn more about the Extension Service in Douglas County, visit: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas. To learn more about Douglas County, visit: www.douglascountyor.gov.
About the 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, please visit: 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.
Position Duties
90% – Programming and Outreach
5% – Service
5% – Other
To review full position description, go to: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/169453.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest, experience, or education in forestry, natural resources, small farms, and/or general agriculture.
- General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, collaborative work platforms, and professional office software such as or similar to Microsoft Applications.
- A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with other professionals and community members.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate successfully and inclusively with broad and diverse groups with varying backgrounds and communication styles and expectations.
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.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership experience with volunteer programs.
- Experience coordinating volunteers.
- Knowledge and skills in Agriculture and/or Forestry & Natural Resources.
- Prior participation in an Extension volunteer program.
- Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple digital communication systems, including website software, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
Working Conditions/Work Schedule
Flexibility to work non-standard hours (evenings and weekends) and in various outdoor settings. Evenings and weekends may be required based on programming needs, coordinating with the supervisor to adapt the work schedule to address community programming needs.
The ability to transport (lift and carry) up to 50 pounds of educational materials.
The Education Program Assistant has regular contact with the public, in person and by telephone or email, to promote awareness or interest in a program. This Education Program Assistant works collaboratively with volunteers.
Driving/travel is required to support delivery of non-credit educational programming throughout Douglas County. Business mileage will be reimbursed based on OSU policies. For information on vehicle use: https://risk.oregonstate.edu/vehicles
Benefits
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package 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 the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
To review posting and apply, go to: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/169455. Apply to posting # P05286CT. Closes: 7/10/2025. OSU is an EOE/Vets/Disabled.