Program Leader - NW Outdoor Science School - Spring 2025 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.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. 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 ($20.43 - $24.41 per hour, DOE)

SPRING 2025 Dates: February 18, 2025-June 3, 2025

*TWO+ Positions Available**

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: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. High school graduate with some college study and/or post-high school work experience.
2. Paid or volunteer experience in Outdoor School, summer camp, or other residential camp programs preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
2. Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills
3. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
4. Exhibit enthusiasm, maturity, compassion, responsibility, flexibility, and initiative
5. Ability to work dependably both as an individual and as a member of a close-knit team
6. Desire and ability to work successfully with children and adults in a residential work environment
7. Enjoy being outdoors in all types of weather for an entire season
8. Confer regularly with supervisor and/or designee
9. Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position
10. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development activities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Train Student Leaders (high school and college volunteers) to be effective cabin group

leaders.

B. 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.

C. 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.).

D. Participate in all phases of the program as assigned (field study support, recreation,

campfire programs, etc.)

E. Collaborate with the Program Team and other staff to ensure the wellbeing of students

and Student Leaders.

F. Prepare and organize all materials needed for daily activities.

G. Coach and mentor High School Student Leaders.

H. Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their

speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.