The College of the Arts established the Office of Educational Outreach as a forum to support numerous on-campus workshops, institutes, summer camps, professional development opportunities, and conferences for participants ranging from middle or high school students, collegiate students, and public and private school teachers. The Office of Educational Outreach (OEO) develops, administers, markets, and supports arts education outreach events at Georgia State.
OEO Staff are enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate students excited to support the arts through educational outreach events such as SingFest!, the Summer Leadership Institute, and the Summer Jazz Workshop. The staff work to ensure that all participants, teachers, faculty, and parents associated with events hosted by OEO have a positive experience on our campus and have the opportunity to grow as artists.
Students employed in the Office of Educational Outreach serve as official event staff, camp counselors, staff assistants, and ambassadors to over 2,000 participants each year. It is real-life experience in event management and a remarkable addition to a resume featuring professional work experience at Georgia State. OEO Staff will represent the Office of Educational Outreach, the College of the Arts, and Georgia State University with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
APPLY FOR
Graduate Assistantships
Work Study
Student Employment
OEO will be responsible for many aspects of event management for each project, including, but not limited to:
- Promotion and branding
- Graphic design
- Social media promotions
- Website management
- Photography & Videography filming and editing
- Event Registrations
- Event Logistics
- On-site event assistance
Students must meet and maintain the following requirements:
- Must be a full-time student enrolled at Georgia State University, taking a minimum of 12 hours per semester for undergraduate students or a minimum of 9 hours per semester for graduate students.
- Must be in good disciplinary standings, as defined in the Student Code of Conduct. (See the On-Campus student Handbook.) Prior disciplinary actions may be taken into account when determining whether the student will be considered for employment.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA or 3.0 or higher at time of application.
- Must have a flexible schedule – available for night, weekend, and/or summer events.
- Exhibit strong public speaking and interpersonal skills – speak clearly and precisely with groups and individuals.
- Exhibit an understanding of, or a willingness to learn about, all aspects of event management, including promotion and branding, graphic design, website management, social media promotions, and event logistics.
- Participate in events willingly and professionally.
- Show enthusiasm, loyalty, and dedication to Georgia State Universtiy.
- Exhibit the ability to initiate conversations with event participants.
- Exhibit strong customer-service-like skills: have a positive, helpful, “can-do” attitude.
- Maintain event or staff uniform and appropriate appearance at all events.
- Attend mandatory training sessions and regular meetings.
- Sign a waiver allowing the Office of Education Outreach to review their disciplinary records, submit their name for a background check, and sign a photo release form.
APPLY FOR
Graduate Assistantships
Work Study
Student Employment
Students will be expected to staff the following types of events:
- Summer camps (overnight and day camps)
- Weekend workshops
- Week-long institutes
- Festivals
- Conferences (on- and off-campus)
- Receptions and Galas
- Rehearsals & Concerts
- Art showings
- Film previews
- Theater productions
A completed application will include:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- A 1-page letter of interest stating your qualifications and your interest in working for the Office of Educational Outreach.
- Two (2) Recommendation Letters
- Include at least two recommendation letters from a Georgia State University administrator, faculty, or organizational advisor (no students).
- Two (2) Portfolio Samples
- Include two samples of your work. This could be any high-quality finished product you have completed as a part of your studies at Georgia State. Examples could include, but are not limited to:
- Photos or examples of an art piece
- Video of a musical/theatrical performance
- Edited promotional video/commercial
- Graphic design work
- Website design work
- Written press release or news article
- Evidence of event management planning (itineraries, schedules, budgets, etc.)
- Include two samples of your work. This could be any high-quality finished product you have completed as a part of your studies at Georgia State. Examples could include, but are not limited to:
Please complete the application online. Upload electronic documents at the end of the application.
Any additional hardcopy documents may be placed in a single envelope marked with your name and addressed as below. You will receive an email confirmation once your hard copy materials are received. Deliver envelope to:
College of the Arts Office of the Dean
ATTN: Office of Educational Outreach
55 Park Place
Suite 910
For any questions concerning the application, please contact Amy Reid at cotaoeo@gsu.edu.