Department:

SVPDA

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Brief statement (no more than 300 words) as to why you would like the job and why you feel you are qualified for it. Please tell us about your characteristics and experience that would make you a good VSOP
• One-page resume indicating: Basic information: who are you and how do we get in touch with you? Education: high school and college, what year are you in school, what degree(s) are you pursuing, educational experiences outside of regular OSU courses; Performing experience: ensembles, solo performances, opera roles, at OSU and outside; Previous work experience and any other information relevant to this position (academic or performance awards, special skills, etc.)

For additional information please contact: Nicholas Larson at [email protected]

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Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) MUS Vocal/Opera Student Assistant for the School of VPDA at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Vocal Studies/Opera Intern (VSOP), a work-study position, plays an essential role in the Vocal Studies program. The student occupying this position has a high degree of responsibility and is involved in nearly all aspects of Vocal Studies. The Vocal Studies/Opera Intern position is allotted twenty billable hours per week.

Position Duties:

General Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as a liaison between the Director of Vocal Studies and students, organizing and monitoring voice juries each term
• Assisting with Vocal/Choral auditions at the beginning of the year
• Maintaining student files via Google Drive
• Participating when appropriate in Voice area faculty meetings
• Overseeing logistics and publicity for visiting master class teachers

For the Opera Workshop, the VSOP’s responsibilities could include but are not limited to:

• Serving as the assistant to the Director of the Opera Workshop
• Organizing and overseeing Opera Workshop auditions
• Producing the weekly rehearsal schedule
• Participating in all production meetings
• Serving as the costume master and often designer
• Procuring and transporting all set pieces
• Serving as the props master
• Serving as liaison with all performance and rehearsal venues
• Assisting in generating publicity, including via social media
• Overseeing house management and stage management for performances
• Serving as stage director for at least one scene
• Handling logistics relating to load-in, strike, and load-out

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, Professionalism

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Vocal Performance option
• The ability to serve as VSOP for two years

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date: