Materials Associate at Campus Recycling, Surplus and Mailing

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Materials Associate at Campus Recycling, Surplus and Mailing 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 $19.50 (Standard); $19.00 (Non-Urban); $20.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill up to ten (10) part-time positions (a maximum of 24 hours per week) (up to 40 hours during the summer and holiday breaks). Materials Associate position for the Department of Materials Management at Oregon State University (OSU).

If you're looking for a job, why not pick one that contributes to positive change right here on campus? Materials Associates (MAs) play an important role in OSU's sustainability goals. You will pick-up and deliver items, organize materials, provide customer service and more. The role also offers opportunities for advancement.

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, and Teamwork.

Position Duties

WHAT'S THE POSITION?

• This posting will be used to fill up to 10 part-time MA positions for the department of Materials Management (Campus Recycling, Surplus Property and Shipping & Mailing).
• Join a team of students and professional staff that supports OSU's sustainability mission by collecting, transporting, and organizing a wide range of materials for reuse, recycling and safe disposal. We also assist in the collection & distribution of campus mail.
• In addition to recycling, surplus and mail collection/distribution, we are also seeking students with experience and skills with computer hardware, online sales, social media, shipping /receiving and minor vehicle/equipment repair.

WHEN WOULD I WORK?

• These positions will start in May and work through the summer. You will be ready to train those we hire in the fall. (we do understand that a couple weeks off might be planned, we will keep that in mind.)
• Anticipated appointment begin dates are 3-5 people starting May 4th through 8th. Second wave is 3-5 people starting May 11 through 15th. Third wave is 3-5 people starting May 18th and on.
• There is no specific anticipated appointment end date, as those hired are encouraged to continue their employment through multiple years while they are enrolled at OSU.
• Maximum of 24 hours per week during school term; up to 40 hours during summer and breaks.
• Class schedules and school workload are considered when developing weekly work schedules.
• 95% of our work is Mon-Fri 8-5
• We have occasional weekend shifts for special projects
• We have mail route shifts that start at 6:45am.

WHAT'S THE PAY?

• See the hourly rate range above. Note that the starting pay rate may be higher based on an applicant's prior experience and demonstrated skills that would support their work in this position.

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?

• Gain valuable skills in customer service, teamwork, IT, online sales, leadership, retail operations and waste reduction methods.
• Benefit from a developed training program that ensures all Materials Associates have the necessary tools, resources, and knowledge to perform at their best.
• Materials Management is working toward strategic priorities to advance diversity, inclusion, and equity in our work. We invite applicants who hold underrepresented identities and those who contribute to an inclusive work environment to apply.

Current and past employees have shared the following about their work experience:

• Meaningful work that contributes to positive change.
• Learn new skills, leadership and being part of a diverse work team. Flexible scheduling with 3-to-4-hour shifts on weekdays; occasional evenings and weekends.
• Variety of work locations and assignments, physically active
• Opportunities for wage increases in first 4 months of employment.
• Hear MAs share in their own words in this video: Link is external, Link opens in new window

Position Duties

60% CAMPUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT:

• Picking up and delivering items depending on customer requests and materials flow.
• Materials range from recyclables, compost, office furniture, lab equipment, campus mail, to other special items.
• The use of university-owned vehicles will support the transportation of a wide variety of materials across campus. Driving and safety training is provided by a Materials Management Lead Staff.
• Materials Management staff are expected to observe and actively listen to OSU community members with diverse backgrounds who have questions or comments about their experiences with OSU's materials services.

35% ON-SITE SUPPORT:

• Receiving and organizing surplus items for sale, recycle or disposal of items.
• Organizing recyclable materials in preparation for shipping to vendors.
• Receiving, testing, and refurbishing IT inventory.
• Preparing site for public and staff sales.
• Providing customer assistance, cashiering, and gate monitoring.
• Posting for-sale items online, including preparing items for shipping.
• Cleaning and preparing recycling bins and carts.
• Sorting recyclable materials.

5% Other duties as assigned by Materials Management Staff

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

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:

Employment Manual Link opens in new window

• 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 Link is external, Link opens in new window (OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Willingness to work as a team member.
• Willingness to learn to drive a box truck and a standard pickup truck.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. as needed. Training and use of moving equipment such as hand trucks to move heavier materials is provided.
• A valid driver's license and clean a clean driving record.

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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule

For additional information please contact: Tom Radel at thomas.radel@oregonstate.eduLink opens in new window

Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check requirement.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P13097SE Number of Vacancies 10 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/04/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/16/2026 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:

• A Resume
• References

For additional information please contact: Steven Schofield at steve.schofield@oregonstate.edu

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

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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

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

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Professional References

Optional Documents