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Position Information
Department
Sea Grant (RSG)
Position Title
Coordinator-Outreach Program
Job Title
Hatfield Visitor Center Coordinator
Appointment Type
Professional Faculty
Job Location
Newport
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
TheOregon Sea Grant is seeking a Hatfield Visitor Center Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
This position oversees operations, exhibits, collaborates with other staff to plan and implement programming at the Hatfield Visitor Center (VC), a marine science museum and aquarium operated by Oregon Sea Grant at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center. The VC features hands-on exhibits and public education activities and events and supports STEM education research, development of new exhibits as well as marine education programs for school groups, summer day camps, community groups, and educators.
The VC currently welcomes approximately 70,000 visitors a year but has had as many as 150,000 visitors in prior years. The position works closely with the Oregon Sea Grant (OSG) and Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) communities to develop and implement VC programming consistent with OSG Strategic Plan. The position supervises cashier staff collaborates with OSG education and extension staff, supports fundraising events and activities, and reports to the OSG Associate Director of Education.
Oregon Sea Grant (OSG) is a cooperative program between NOAA Sea Grant and Oregon State University. OSG is responsible for delivering an integrated program of research, extension, and education in four focal areas, Environmental Literacy & Workforce Development, Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Resilient Communities & Economies with two cross-cutting principles to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility and cultivate and sustain partnerships. The VC has been part of the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center since it was established in 1965 with the goal of supporting marine science and economic development, and welcomed thousands of visitors from the first year the doors were opened. The Oregon Sea Grant program at OSU was among the first four state Sea Grant programs designated in 1971.
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
• 7 cultural resource centers 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
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
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 a comprehensive benefits package 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.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
60% VC Operations
20% Exhibit Design and Program Development
10% Community Partnerships and Fundraising
5% Professional Development
5% Other duties as assigned
What You Will Need
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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Pay Method
Salary
Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
$44,496 - $75,516
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/19379
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P07670UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
03/25/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
01/09/2024
Full Consideration Date
02/05/2024
Closing Date
03/01/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 5, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your background, qualifications, and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Other document 1- Please answer the following questions and upload as other document 1:
1. The VC Coordinator will provide customer service, logistical and programming support for Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center which serves a diverse group of volunteers, visitors and students. What experiences have you had working with and providing service to those whose backgrounds are different from your own, and how will you utilize that experience to create a welcoming, inclusive environment in this position?
2. Please detail any experience you have in project and/or event coordination, including outreach and fundraising events.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Tracy Crews at Tracy.crews@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
Position Information
Department
Sea Grant (RSG)
Position Title
Coordinator-Outreach Program
Job Title
Hatfield Visitor Center Coordinator
Appointment Type
Professional Faculty
Job Location
Newport
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
TheOregon Sea Grant is seeking a Hatfield Visitor Center Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
This position oversees operations, exhibits, collaborates with other staff to plan and implement programming at the Hatfield Visitor Center (VC), a marine science museum and aquarium operated by Oregon Sea Grant at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center. The VC features hands-on exhibits and public education activities and events and supports STEM education research, development of new exhibits as well as marine education programs for school groups, summer day camps, community groups, and educators.
The VC currently welcomes approximately 70,000 visitors a year but has had as many as 150,000 visitors in prior years. The position works closely with the Oregon Sea Grant (OSG) and Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) communities to develop and implement VC programming consistent with OSG Strategic Plan. The position supervises cashier staff collaborates with OSG education and extension staff, supports fundraising events and activities, and reports to the OSG Associate Director of Education.
Oregon Sea Grant (OSG) is a cooperative program between NOAA Sea Grant and Oregon State University. OSG is responsible for delivering an integrated program of research, extension, and education in four focal areas, Environmental Literacy & Workforce Development, Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Resilient Communities & Economies with two cross-cutting principles to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility and cultivate and sustain partnerships. The VC has been part of the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center since it was established in 1965 with the goal of supporting marine science and economic development, and welcomed thousands of visitors from the first year the doors were opened. The Oregon Sea Grant program at OSU was among the first four state Sea Grant programs designated in 1971.
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
• 7 cultural resource centers 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
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
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 a comprehensive benefits package 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.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
60% VC Operations
20% Exhibit Design and Program Development
10% Community Partnerships and Fundraising
5% Professional Development
5% Other duties as assigned
What You Will Need
- Bachelor's degree in science, education, business administration, marketing or communications, or other related field or combination of relevant education beyond high school and 3 or more years of relevant experience
- 2 years of work experience in a relevant setting (museum, aquarium, education, etc.)
- Proficient in e-mail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and multimedia/newsletter production Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with involvement of multiple departments and team members
- Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment, take initiative, anticipate needs, handle confidential information, organize and prioritize work, communicate effectively with a team and the public
- Customer service experience and demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts
- Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, accessibility and Inclusion experience supervising staff or volunteers
- Experience troubleshooting and working with a variety of technology
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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Advanced degree in management, design, communications, education, science or other related field
- Knowledge or experience with marine and coastal systems and communities, especially those in the Pacific Northwest Experience planning, creating, and maintaining exhibits
- General knowledge of or work experience applying the principles and practices of project and personnel management, including planning tasks, organizing, prioritizing, directing, motivating, and decision-making
- Cash handling experience
- Scheduling and event planning experience
- Experience with successful fundraising, social media, and marketing of programs Bilingual (Spanish preferred) or multi-lingual (including American Sign Language)
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
- Work schedule is in-person, Wednesday - Sunday, 8 am - 5pm, with occasional evenings for special events
- Participates in virtual meetings as a regular part of work
- Occasional in-state travel to program-wide meetings, meetings with partners, or for professional development
- Position may occasionally work near or over water or on boats and in outdoor locations
Pay Method
Salary
Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
$44,496 - $75,516
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/19379
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P07670UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
03/25/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
01/09/2024
Full Consideration Date
02/05/2024
Closing Date
03/01/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 5, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your background, qualifications, and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Other document 1- Please answer the following questions and upload as other document 1:
1. The VC Coordinator will provide customer service, logistical and programming support for Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center which serves a diverse group of volunteers, visitors and students. What experiences have you had working with and providing service to those whose backgrounds are different from your own, and how will you utilize that experience to create a welcoming, inclusive environment in this position?
2. Please detail any experience you have in project and/or event coordination, including outreach and fundraising events.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Tracy Crews at Tracy.crews@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
