Make an Impact on Campus - Apply to Be a Student Director! About the OSU Beaver Store The OSU Beaver Store is a student and faculty governed nonprofit corporation that has supported the OSU community since 1914. Revenue from the store funds textbook affordability initiatives and student employment. Students play a meaningful role in guiding the OSU Beaver Store. Six of the ten seats on the Board of Directors are held by students, alongside OSU faculty & staff and the OSU Beaver Store CEO. That means students have a real voice in decisions that affect the corporation and the campus community. Why Consider Serving on the Board? Serving as a Student Director is a unique opportunity to: Build leadership experience outside the classroom Learn how a large university retailer operates Develop skills in decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking Make a tangible impact that benefits fellow OSU students You don't need prior board experience or a business background. We welcome students from all majors and interests who are curious, engaged, and want to see the store succeed in its mission. What Does a Student Director Do? Student Directors help ensure the Beaver Store is: Well-managed and financially healthy Staying true to its nonprofit mission Board members work together to review financial and other information, assess its strategic direction, and make decisions in the best interests of the corporation's success. Time Commitment & Eligibility Two-year term (you must have two full academic years remaining at OSU) Monthly meetings, October through May About 2 hours per month Meetings are held in the early evening Applicants must be: Enrolled full-time on the Corvallis OSU campus Able to attend meetings consistently How the Selection Process Works Applications are reviewed by the Beaver Store Board of Directors Selected applicants move forward as candidates in a student election Elections take place April 15-16 The two-year term begins in May Ready to Apply? Applications are due by: April 1st at 5pm To apply: Email your current résumé and a high-resolution headshot (for marketing purposes) to Steve@osubeaverstore.com Submit the application below If you're looking for a meaningful way to get involved, learn something new, and help shape a long-standing OSU institution, we encourage you to apply. Name: Local Address: City and Zip Code: Cell Phone: Email: Major: Accum GPA: I understand that I must have two years remaining in my degree program at OSU to apply. I emailed my resume and headshot. 1) The mission of the OSU Beaver Store is to operate nonprofit university stores to benefit the students, faculty, and staff of OSU. What qualifications, experience, and/or training do you have to offer as a prospective Board member that could contribute to the success of that mission? (Your responses, or portions thereof, may appear in a Voters Guide advertisement) 2) Why are you interested in serving as a Board member of a nonprofit corporation? 3) How does the OSU Beaver Store benefit you and your fellow students? 4) Do you have any affiliations or interests that could present a conflict of interest, or would prevent you from acting solely in the best interests of OSU Beaver Store while serving on the Board? 5) Do you have any plans for internships or study abroad, etc. that would interrupt your normal coursework in Corvallis over the next two years?