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Aug 03, 2026
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Temporary Skilled Craft Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Tourism Recreational and Adventure Leadership Outdoor Assistant
Position Details
Position Information
Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)
Classification Title Temp Skilled Craft
Job Title Temporary Skilled Craft Pool - 2025/2026 and Fall Term 2026: Tourism Recreational and Adventure Leadership Outdoor Assistant
Appointment Type Temporary Staff
Job Location Bend
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Employment Category Temporary
Job Summary
OSU -Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for part time, Temporary TRAL Skilled Craft: Outdoor Assistants to assist in the Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership ( TRAL ) program throughout the 2025-2026 academic year and Fall Term 2026.
Applications will be considered as positions become available.
This position is located in Bend, Oregon.
Two TRAL areas of specialization are offered at OSU -Cascades: Nature, Eco and Adventure Tourism ( NEAT ) and Adventure Leadership Education ( ALE ). The intention of this pool is to collect applications for current or future opportunities and does not necessarily imply a position is available at this time.
During the Fall, Winter and Spring terms, TRAL offers technical courses that focus on a variety of distinct disciplines. Intro to White Water Kayaking, Intro to Canoeing, Intermediate Paddle sports, Rock Site Management, Intermediate Rock Climbing, Land and River Expeditions and Snow Sport Skills and Awareness courses. The Temp Skilled Craft Outdoor Assistant will assist the instructor of record in delivering the outcomes related to the specific course. They will assist with providing emphasis on activity and basic skills, participate in field sessions, demonstrate and assist students in use of equipment and resources, provide individual and group activities to stimulate learning, assist giving safety briefings, and assist lead instructor in managing student safety on the water and land. The experienced Temp Skilled Craft Outdoor Assistant will assist in demonstrating up to date high level techniques for the required course. i.e. kayaking, canoeing, climbing and snow sports techniques.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
-Top 1.4% university in the world
-More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
-1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
-2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
-7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
-100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
-35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
-217k+ alumni worldwide
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Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
-Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
-Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
-Retirement savings paid by the university.
-A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
-Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
-Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
-Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critic
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