Group Life Coordinator

Job Description

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports and oversees the Oregon Youth Challenge Program. You are NOT required to be in the Oregon National Guard to be considered for this position.

Initial Posting Date: 01/13/2026
Final date to receive applications: 01/27/2026

Agency:
State of Oregon Military Department
Salary Range: $4,620 - $5,838
Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Group Life Coordinator 2

Effective 2.1.26 there will be a 2.5% Cost of Living (COLA) increase applied to all steps in this salary range. This compensation listed in this announcement does not reflect the increase.

This position is classified as a Group Life Coordinator
2. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the Group Life Coordinator 1 to apply (Salary Range $3,854.00 - $4,841.00 monthly). The position may be underfilled until the selected candidate fulfills the minimum qualifications for the Group Life Coordinator 2 Classification. Underfill will not exceed one (1) year from the date of hire.

Initial schedule: 10:00pm - 6:00am
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union.

OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

If you are a strong leader looking for a chance to make a difference, we have the opportunity for you. This is not just a job but the opportunity to begin a career where your input, time and efforts truly make a difference. Through your guidance, knowledge, and strong leadership, you will have the chance to positively influence and shape the future of Oregon's young people.

This is your opportunity to be the change in someone's life. Join our amazing team and know the satisfaction of helping Oregon’s youth and make a difference, one youth at a time!

• Responsible for the care, control, safety and security of youth in a 24/7 facility
• Supervise youth with emphasis on safety, personal growth, teamwork and the program’s eight core components. Promote positive youth development by establishing healthy professional relationships, role‑modeling desired professional behaviors, maintaining an exceptional uniform appearance and ensuring a safe training environment.
• Monitoring and reporting the behavior of cadets during daily activities, off‑site community projects, academic instruction, meals and extracurricular activities.
• Work effectively with youth who may have social, economic, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Assist youth in developing short‑ and long‑term goals, overcoming obstacles, conflict resolution and developing life skills.
• Plans, leads and participates in daily physical fitness activities which includes running and calling cadence.
• Provides classroom instruction on a variety of topics related to program standards and character development.

The Oregon Youth Challenge Program is an intensive alternative High School for "At Risk" 16–18‑year‑old Oregon dropouts. The program is funded, directed and sponsored by the State of Oregon Military Department, National Guard. It provides a unique educational opportunity for high school dropouts within an intensive military structure and overview. Cadets participate in daily academic instruction, community service, physical exercise (PT), 1+ mile run and the President's Council on Physical Fitness activities.

The program is a two‑phase enterprise consisting of a 22‑week residential academic/military phase and a 12‑month post‑residential phase consisting of life planning and community reintegration. The curriculum is modeled on 8 CORE components focusing on academic excellence, physical fitness, nutrition, community involvement, leadership and followership, health skills development and life planning.

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