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Statewide Master Gardener assistant

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Oct 10, 2025
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Position Information
Job Title Statewide Master Gardener assistant
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); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Statewide Master Gardener assistant for the Extension Master Gardener™ Program at Oregon State University (OSU).

The OSU Extension Master Gardener™ Program is seeking a motivated and creative Student Communications Assistant to support statewide communications and marketing efforts. The position offers hands-on experience in strategic communications, digital content creation, and project coordination. The assistant will work closely with program leadership to help tell the story of OSU Extension’s impact in gardening, climate resilience, and community engagement.
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, Technology
Position Duties
Digital Communications:
Assist with creating, editing, and posting content for Master Gardener social media channels, newsletters, and email campaigns.
Website & Intranet Updates:
Help maintain and update MG program webpages, intranet resources, and digital materials.
Outreach & Marketing Materials:
Support the design and production of outreach materials for county coordinators and statewide projects (e.g., brochures, flyers, graphics, presentations).
Project Support:
Assist with major statewide initiatives such as the annual impact report, Seed to Supper, and the Garden Future campaign.
Research & Writing:
Draft short articles, blurbs, or captions that highlight program activities, volunteers, and community impact.
Administrative Support:
Track content, organize files, and assist with communications workflows as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Experience with (or interest in learning) digital communications tools, such as social media platforms, WordPress/Drupal, Canva, Salesforce/Marketing Cloud, or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Familiarity with content creation for social media (graphics, captions, short videos).
  • Coursework or prior experience in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field.
  • Interest in gardening, sustainability, community service, or climate communication.
  • Current OSU student in good academic standing.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12549SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/27/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/30/2026
Posting Date 10/08/2025
Full Consideration Date 10/13/2025
Closing Date 10/13/2025
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:
● A Resume
● A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: LeAnn Locher at leann.locher@oregonstate.edu

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

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
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