Outdoor Science Instructor

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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Fossil, Oregon

Job Type: Full-Time (Seasonal)

Salary: $159.30 per day, plus housing and meals

Start / End Dates: February – November 2025

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) mission is to inspire curiosity through engaging science learning experiences, foster experimentation and the exchange of ideas, and stimulate informed action. Join our team as an Outdoor Science Instructor and be a part of igniting an education transformation at the intersection of science and technology that spreads opportunities across the Northwest!

OMSI Outdoor Science Instructors are a passionate team of educators and learners committed to providing transformative concept-based outdoor science education experiences. Using OMSI curricula, instructors plan and lead lessons that are student-centered and place-based for all ages. This unique residential position offers the opportunity to live, work, and play across the Pacific Northwest. Work schedule depends on the site and programming needs.

Instructors get the opportunity to live, work, and play at our two locations: Camp Gray in Newport, Oregon, and Hancock Field Station located outside Fossil, Oregon. Explore the natural beauty Oregon has to offer, from the forests, beaches and dunes of the Pacific coast, to the canyons, John Day River, and fossil and archaeology sites of the central Oregon desert. Position runs February 2025 through early November 2025, and includes spring outdoor school, summer camp, and fall outdoor school.

Position is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • 2 weeks of vacation per year with no waiting period.
  • 2 weeks of sick time per year with no waiting period.
  • 11 Personal / Cultural Days (PTO) per year.
  • Multiple health plans to choose from with employee premiums paid 86% by OMSI
  • 403b Retirement
  • Free annual OMSI Family Membership ($140 annual value)
  • Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass – valid for unlimited free general admission for two at 25 Oregon cultural attractions.
  • Employee-led rewards and recognition program
  • Discounts on summer programs for employee’s children

Click here for a comprehensive list of responsibilities and to apply. Position closes when filled.

All are welcome at OMSI.

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining individuals from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship status, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our process as we build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can better reflect and serve our community.

We strongly invite applications from candidates who share our commitment to diversity.

Qualifications / Experience Level Required:

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and team work;
  • Comfortable leading groups of students in all weather conditions;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products;
  • Familiarity with technology systems such as audio/visual setup and online conferencing;
  • Exercises sound judgment while upholding high integrity and ethical standards;
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills that adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements.

PREFERENCES:
  • Strong lesson planning, facilitation, and presentation skills;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in a non-English priority language in Oregon.

Education & Work Experiences

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Combination of experience and education equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree;
  • Working knowledge of the concepts in Natural History and Ecology;
  • Prior classroom enrichment or youth engagement experience.

PREFERENCES:
  • Degree in STEAM or Education fields;
  • Experience with youth in the outdoors.

Licenses and Certifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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 the requirements in the MVR Policy and passing 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 employees expense. Once licensed, OMSI will reimburse select DMV fees.

    PREFERENCES:
    • Current lifeguard certification.
    • Emergency Glucagon Administration certification.

Housing: Yes

Contact:

Apply for This Position: https://omsi.applicantpool.com/jobs/1154952

Application Closes: Open until filled

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