Craft Center - Metals/Jewelry Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Craft Center - Metals/Jewelry Technician Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis 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 Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Metals/Jewelry Technician for the Craft Center at Oregon State University (OSU).

The OSU Craft Center is a warm & welcoming place that supports and promotes creative endeavors in the arts by providing a dynamic environment, resources and programs in which people can foster their own creativity. The Craft Center provides a space for students to socialize, unwind, think creatively and learn in a noncompetitive environment. It also gives support to other departments by providing programs, space and equipment as needed.

The OSU Craft Center is looking for enthusiastic students to provide studio support in our metals/jewelry studio. The part-time position(6-10 hours per week) allows student workers to maintain their studies as well as balance work priorities. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and is comfortable assessing and addressing the needs of individual makers in the metals/jewelry studio. In this position, you will join our team to help Craft Center members meet their creative needs by ensuring that the studio is kept clean, functional and safe while assisting studio users.

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, Critical Thinking, Teamwork

Position Duties

• Demonstrate safe and effective use of studio equipment to members during Tech Times and help answer questions about members' projects.
• Conduct studio orientations and training.
• Be knowledgeable of Craft Center policies and procedures as they relate to their expertise.
• Participate in Fall Training, studio end of term meetings, and all staff meetings.
• Assist in the inventory and ordering of supplies, equipment, and tools as they pertain to their area of specialty.
• Maintain a safe, organized space.
• Assist in the inventory and ordering of supplies, equipment, and tools as they pertain to their area of specialty.
• Communicate regularly with instructors and other techs in your area

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• 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

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

• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term

• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*

• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

• 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

• Must have a demonstrated knowledge of general metalsmithing techniques: soldering, ring forming, safe use of acetylene torches.
• Dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming space.
• Comfort with getting dirty and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Good academic standing

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Experience in metal casting
• Teaching/ leadership experience
• 2+ years remaining at OSU
• Experience with Outlook and Teams
• Federal Work Study Eligibility (not required).

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P13046SE Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/10/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 05/01/2026 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:

1. A Resume/Vita

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

3. Provide three JPG work samples that illustrate your range of knowledge in the metals studio

For additional information please contact: Kate Ali at kate.ali@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • When is your anticipated date of graduation?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other Document 1 (see Special Instructions)

Optional Documents