This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 10 hours per week) Design and Media Assistant position for the Cultural Resource Center kaku-ixt mana ina haws within Diversity & Cultural Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU).

Department Overview

Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) is a student-centered department dedicated to fostering identity-affirming community, belonging, and leadership development. Through Cultural Resource Centers, educational programming, and collaborative partnerships, DCE supports students from historically underrepresented communities while advancing equity, learning, and connection across campus.

Position Summary

The Design and Media Assistant creates materials that promote Diversity & Cultural Engagement’s events. Working collaboratively with professional staff and campus partners, the Design and Media Assistant contributes to projects from concept development through final production.

While professional staff maintain overall decision-making authority and accountability, Design and Media Assistants play an active role in creative implementation, problem-solving, feedback, and execution of ideas. This position provides a supportive, student-centered learning environment where Design and Media Assistants develop technical skills, professional communication practices, and a strong design portfolio while contributing meaningfully to campus engagement and student success.

Position Duties

Administrative & Center Operation Support

• Staff Cultural Resource Center during scheduled shifts, providing consistent front-desk coverage 

• Respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries with professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate judgment 

• Maintain organized media files and shared drives 

• Attend and actively participate in required trainings and weekly student staff meetings 

• Follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and workflows 

• Follow university and departmental protocols regarding communicating with media requests and correspondence 

• Update the event and resource boards in your CRC 

Design & Creative Production 

• Create, edit, and finalize digital and print design materials, including social media graphics, digital signage, email newsletters, posters, and flyers 

• Apply OSU brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and inclusive design practices across all deliverables 

• Proofread and review designs for accuracy, clarity, and quality prior to publication or distribution 

• Incorporate feedback from professional staff and campus partners to refine designs 

• Knowledge of videography and photography basics 

• Use and continuously learn updates for department software and tools, including Microsoft Teams, Canva, Outlook, Adobe Creative Cloud suite or equivalent image editing software, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere or equivalent video editing software 

• Manage and engage with applicable social media platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Tik Tok, Threads, Etc. 

Collaboration & Client Engagement 

• Collaborate with staff members from Student Experiences & Engagement (SEE), Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE), and any other project stakeholders to clarify project goals, audiences, and timelines 

• Demonstrate active listening and clear communication when discussing design concepts with non-designers 

• Contribute ideas and creative solutions during project planning and brainstorming processes 

• Maintain a professional, responsive, and service-oriented approach when working with clients 

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, Teamwork, Leadership, Equity & Inclusion

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