Program Leader - NW Outdoor Science School -Winter/Spring 2026 Session

Mac's List•Hillsboro, OR

46d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school graduate with some college study and/or post-high school work experience.
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

Nice To Haves

Paid or volunteer experience in Outdoor School, summer camp, or other residential camp programs preferred.

Responsibilities

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.