Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is currently seeking an  Outdoor Education Program Supervisor  to join our Camp Gray team at the Coastal Discovery Center located in Newport, Oregon.  This position is a part of a team of passionate educators and learners committed to providing transformative concept-based outdoor science education experiences. They supervise seasonal staff and manage program logistics. They assist the manager with staff onboarding and the daily operation of the site. They contribute to dismantling barriers and increasing inclusion and accessibility for all staff and participants. In short, they work to make camps a great place to live and work.

This opportunity runs January 2027 through November 2027, and includes spring outdoor school, summer camp, and fall outdoor school.

What We Are Looking For:

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree:
  • Working knowledge of the concepts in Natural History and Ecology;
  • Examples of strong facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills with small and large groups.
• Prior classroom, enrichment, or youth engagement experience with an emphasis on 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;
• Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks, reference checks, and American Camp Association (ACA) background checks;
  • May require fingerprinting background checks based on school district requirements.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification:
  • If not certified, training is available in February during non-working days at employee's expense.
• Current Adult & Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certification:
  • If not certified, training is included in the February WFR certification course at employee's expense.
• Oregon Food Handlers Card:
  • If not certified, cards are issued by completing an online test at employee's expense.
• Valid driver's license, including meeting OMSI's driving standards, which requires completing a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check;
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and passenger endorsements and pass
• a pre-duty drug screen. Per Oregon law, you must be 21+ years of age with a minimum of 1 year of driving experience.
• If not licensed, training is available during non-working days. DMV testing and associated fees are at employee's expense. Once licensed, OMSI will reimburse select DMV fees.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

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