Outdoor Education Program Supervisor

OMSI • Fossil, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is seeking an Outdoor Education Program Supervisor for its Camp Hancock team at Hancock Field Station in rural central Oregon, approximately 18 miles from Fossil. The position is part of a team of educators and learners providing concept-based outdoor science education experiences. The supervisor oversees seasonal staff, manages program logistics, assists the manager with staff onboarding and daily site operations, and works to increase inclusion and accessibility for staff and participants. The role supports camps as a positive place to live and work and runs from January 2027 through November 2027, covering spring outdoor school, summer camp, and fall outdoor school.

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• Working knowledge of concepts in natural history and ecology.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills with small and large groups.
• Prior classroom, enrichment, or youth engagement experience, emphasizing positive behavior management principles.
• Demonstrated experience and/or ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in a seasonal work environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse groups of participants.
• Demonstrated program management and/or project coordination experience.
• Successful pre-employment checks, including criminal background checks, reference checks, and American Camp Association (ACA) background checks; fingerprinting checks may be required based on school district requirements.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification, or willingness to attend training in February during non-working days at the employee's expense.
• Current Adult & Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certification, or willingness to complete the February WFR certification course at the employee's expense.
• Oregon Food Handlers Card, or willingness to complete the online test at the employee's expense.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet OMSI's driving standards, including a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and passenger endorsements and passing a pre-duty drug screen; training is available during non-working days if not already licensed, with DMV testing and fees at the employee's expense. OMSI reimburses select DMV fees after licensing.
• At least 21 years of age and a minimum of one year of driving experience, as required by Oregon law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise seasonal staff.
• Manage program logistics.
• Assist the manager with staff onboarding and daily operation of the site.
• Contribute to dismantling barriers and increasing inclusion and accessibility for staff and participants.
• Help make camps a great place to live and work.
• Lead diverse groups of participants.

Benefits

• Wilderness First Responder training is available during non-working days, at the employee's expense, if not already certified.
• First Aid and CPR/AED training is included in the February WFR certification course, at the employee's expense, if not already certified.
• OMSI reimburses select DMV fees after the employee obtains the required CDL.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level