Education Job Opportunities in the Great Outdoors!

Posted by Oregon Museum of Science and Industry on 09/11/2024

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Education Job Opportunities in the Great Outdoors! Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor
Job Type: Seasonal Full-Time
Job Categories: Camp Staff & Counselors
Salary: $65 - $150
Required to Relocate: No
Required to Travel: No
Employee May Telecommute: No
State: Oregon
Job Seeker Must Live Within: -
City: Portland
Required Experience: 0 - 1 year

Education Job Opportunities in the Great Outdoors! Job Description & Requirements

Job Opportunities in the Great Outdoors!

BEST. JOB. EVER.

Our Mission: Inspire curiosity through engaging science learning experiences, foster experimentation and the exchange of ideas, and stimulate informed action.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is hiring for multiple positions at our two camp locations: The Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray, in Newport, OR and Hancock Field Station, located outside Fossil, OR. These unique residential positions offer the opportunity to live, work, and play across the Pacific Northwest!

· Outdoor Education Program Supervisors are part of a team of passionate educators and learners committed to providing transformative concept-based outdoor science education experiences at the Coastal Discovery Center. They supervise seasonal staff and manage program logistics, assist the manager with staff onboarding and the daily operation of the site, as well as contributing to dismantling barriers and increasing inclusion and accessibility for all staff and participants. March – November positions available with pay beginning at $150 per day.

· Outdoor Science Instructors are a passionate team of educators and learners committed to providing transformative concept-based outdoor science education experiences. Using our curricula, instructors plan and lead lessons that are student-centered and place-based for all ages with the great outdoors as their classroom! March - November and March – June positions available with pay beginning at $120 per day.

· Camp Counselors are a passionate team of mentors and youth leaders committed to providing transformative overnight summer camp experiences. Counselors are in charge of small groups of campers in cabins, in addition to supervising campers in nearly every activity and aspect of camp. This position also takes on support roles like camp assistant in the dining hall, light cleaning, bus or van monitoring, and assisting team members with activities and lessons. Work schedule depends on programming needs. June – August positions available beginning at $65 per day.

In joining the OMSI team, you also participate in OMSI’s vision to ignite an education transformation at the intersection of science and technology that spreads educational opportunities across the Northwest.

Position Requirements

You must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 or qualify for an accommodation under the ADA for medical or religious reasons.

Compensation Package

· Free housing and meals

· Competitive health benefits

· Sick Days

· Vacation, Personal Days, and Holiday Pay! (Full Season positions only)

· Free OMSI annual membership

· Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass – valid for two free general admissions to 23 Oregon attractions.

All are welcome at OMSI.

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining individuals from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship status, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our process as we build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can better reflect and serve our community. We strongly invite applications from candidates who share our commitment to diversity.

To learn more about OMSI’s Outdoor Education program and submit your application, click here.

Positions close when filled.

About Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a center of excellence in science teaching and learning and a valued destination for the community. Founded in 1944, OMSI is ranked as one of the nation's top ten science museums and a world-class tourist attraction and educational resource that reaches 1 million people each year. We are proud to be the largest museum-based outdoor education program in the country.

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