Student Employment

CRC Programming Team at an open mic

NASCC Student Employment

This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and connect with the PSU Native American/Alaskan Native/Pacific Islander community, other PSU communities and the city of Portland. 

Building & Event Support Staff

Federal Work Study is required
$16.80 an hour 
Position Description

The NASCC accepts applications on a rolling basis and all applications are kept on file for the academic year. 
Submit completed applications by email to nascc@pdx.edu or in person at 710 SW Jackson St, Portland, OR 97201.

Required materials include:

  • Resume with two references
  • Cover letter
  • Copy of your Federal Work Study Award


 For additional information, please contact: NASCC General Email at nascc@pdx.edu

NASCC Programming Team

The Native American Student & Community Center (NASCC) Programming Team is supervised by the NASCC Assistant Director and a small group of student staff members. The Programming Team needs two Student Programming & Event Leads (SPELs) and one Programming Team Member at minimum.

As a student on this team, you meet weekly to design programs that uplift Native American, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, and other Indigenous voices on campus. You’ll collaborate with departments across PSU and with community organizations to create events that support Indigenous student belonging, connection, and retention.


You’ll be part of a tight-knit team that:

  • Creates meaningful cultural programs
  • Builds relationships with Indigenous communities
  • Supports student success and retention
  • Gains hands-on experience in leadership, communication, and event production

It’s a role where your creativity, cultural knowledge and voice directly shape the programming at NASCC.

Student Programming & Events Lead (SPEL)

Federal Work Study is required
$16.80 an hour 
Position Description

Programming Team Member 

Federal Work Study is not required
$600/per term through the Educational Learning Service Award (ELSA)
Position Description

The NASCC accepts applications until roles are filled and all applications are kept on file for the academic year. 
Submit completed applications by email to nascc@pdx.edu or in person at 710 SW Jackson St, Portland, OR 97201.

Required materials include:

  • Resume with two references
  • Cover letter
  • Copy of your Federal Work Study Award (for the SPEL position only)


 For additional information, please contact: NASCC General Email at nascc@pdx.edu