Position Information
Job Title: Visitor Center Assistant
Appointment Type: Student Employee
Job Location: Newport
Position Appointment Percent: 100
Appointment Basis: 12
Pay Method: Hourly
Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date: Last working day of the month
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.
* 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:
o High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program.
o Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
o Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.
o Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
o Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term.
*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 the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
* A general knowledge of cash handling policies and procedures.
* Experience exchanging money for purchases and making change.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
* Experience working with volunteers.
* Familiarity with or interest in marine science.
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 Information
Posting Number: P11812SE
Number of Vacancies: 2
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:
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * What is your experience with cash handling and exchanging money for purchases?
(Open Ended Question)
* * Do you have any experience working with volunteers?
(Open Ended Question)
* * Please describe your interest and/or familiarity with marine science.
(Open Ended Question)
Notice of Availability
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