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Program Leader - NW Outdoor Science School -Winter​/Session

Job in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon, 97104, USA
Listing for: Northwest Regional Education Service District
Seasonal/Temporary, Volunteer position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Summer Seasonal
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21.25 - 25.39 USD Hourly USD 21.25 25.39 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Program Leader - NW Outdoor Science School -Winter/Spring 2026 Session

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: Outdoor School Program Leader

Department: Instructional Services / Northwest Outdoor Science School

Location: Outdoor School (Various Locations in NW Oregon)

Reports To: Outdoor School Site Supervisor

Compensation: NOSS Salary Schedule ($21.25 - $25.39 per hour, DOE)

2025/2026 Dates: Spring 2026 Session: 2/10/26 - 6/2/26

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT

In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Outdoor School Program Leader will assist with all aspects of the Northwest Outdoor Science School program. Primary focus is on training and mentoring high school and college student volunteers and leading fifth and sixth grade students and volunteers in program activities and daily duties. This position requires the employee to live on-site during the work week Monday-Friday. Room and board are provided.

Our program operates at multiple sites in Northwest Oregon near the following communities:
Vernonia, Salem, Cloverdale, Rockaway Beach, and Welches. This position is seasonal, but there may be an opportunity available to continue employment in future sessions. The employee will be compensated 50 hours per week. Weekly schedules vary from Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday. Most work weeks are 5 days. Due to the seasonal camp-based nature of this position, it is exempt for state overtime wage regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school graduate with some college study and/or post‑high school work experience.
  • Paid or volunteer experience in Outdoor School, summer camp, or other residential camp programs preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
  • Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills.
  • Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations.
  • Exhibit enthusiasm, maturity, compassion, responsibility, flexibility, and initiative.
  • Ability to work dependably both as an individual and as a member of a close-knit team.
  • Desire and ability to work successfully with children and adults in a residential work environment.
  • Enjoy being outdoors in all types of weather for an entire season.
  • Confer regularly with supervisor and/or designee.
  • Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Train Student Leaders (high school and college volunteers) to be effective cabin group leaders.
  • Supervise and engage with students and Student Leaders during all Cabin Time activities and transitions ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times. This includes role‑modeling effective time management while leading games, songs, initiatives in a fun, friendly, and professional manner.
  • Lead students and Student Leaders in daily activities, i.e., recreation, campfire programs, and mealtime duties (table setting, dining hall clean‑up, recycling, composting, etc.).
  • Participate in all phases of the program as assigned (field study support, recreation, campfire programs, etc.).
  • Collaborate with the Program Team and other staff to ensure the wellbeing of students and Student Leaders.
  • Prepare and organize all materials needed for daily activities.
  • Coach and mentor High School Student Leaders.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Note:

    The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill…

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