Outdoor Science Instructor

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry; Fossil (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OMSI Outdoor Science Instructors are an enthusiastic team delivering outdoor, concept-based science education using OMSI curricula. In this residential role you will plan and lead student-centered, place-based lessons at Camp Gray (Newport, OR) or Hancock Field Station (near Fossil, OR).

The position runs February 2026 through early November 2026, including spring outdoor school, summer camp, and fall outdoor school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required or demonstrated experience.
• Working knowledge of Natural History and Ecology.
• At least one year of classroom enrichment or youth engagement experience.
• Background checks required (criminal, references, ACA).
• Wilderness First Responder certification current; training available if needed.
• Adult & Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certifications current; training provided if needed.
• Oregon Food Handlers Card; testing available if needed.
• Valid driver's license with MVR check; CDL with airbrake/passenger endorsements may be required for eight incumbents; training provided if needed.

Skills

Natural History

Ecology

Youth engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Wilderness First Responder

First Aid & CPR/AED

Oregon Food Handlers Card

Valid driver's license

CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements

Job description

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 one of 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 2026 through early November 2026, and includes spring outdoor school, summer camp, and fall outdoor school.

What We Are Looking For:

• Combination of experience and education equivalent to Bachelor's Degree;
• Working knowledge of the concepts of Natural History and Ecology;
• Minimum one-year prior classroom enrichment or youth engagement 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;
• Programming requires eight incumbents to hold valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and passenger endorsements and pass a pre-duty drug screen (and subject to random drug testing). 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 and will be paid time. DMV testing and associated fees are at employee's expense. Once licensed, OMSI will reimburse select DMV fees.
  • $20 per day increase for incumbents who obtain a CDL.