Outdoor Science Instructor

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OMSI is seeking Outdoor Science Instructors to join Camp Gray at the Coastal Discovery Center in Newport, Oregon. This residential program offers a unique chance to live, work, and learn across the Pacific Northwest.

Instructors use OMSI curricula to plan and lead student-centered, place-based outdoor science lessons for all ages; schedule varies by site and programming needs. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, knowledge of natural history and ecology, and at least one

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of Natural History and Ecology.
• Minimum one year of classroom enrichment or youth engagement experience.
• Pre-employment and ACA background checks; driving record checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• See attached job description for full responsibilities.

Skills

Natural History

Ecology

Youth Engagement

First Aid & CPR

Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

CDL with airbrake & passenger endorsements

Job description

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is currently seeking Outdoor Science Instructors to join our Camp Gray team at the Coastal Discovery Center located in Newport, Oregon. This position is a part of 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.

This opportunity runs from February 2027 through November 2027, 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.

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