Seasonal Van Driver

CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED is seeking a Seasonal Van Driver to safely transport Wayfinders cohort participants and staff. Responsibilities include ensuring youth safety and punctuality during trips, along with maintaining the van.

Applicants must meet specific qualifications such as a clean driving record and be at least 25 years old. Flexibility in working dates is essential due to varying trip schedules.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check per Oregon Department of Education requirements.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record for 1 year required.
• At least 25 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

• Transport youth safely to and from tour sites.
• Enforce rules and behavioral expectations during trips.
• Report accidents and maintain a daily log.

Skills

Driving experience with 15-passenger vans

Culturally competent communication

Attention to time management

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The role of a Seasonal Van Driver is to safely transport Wayfinders cohort participants and staff to and from site tour trip location sites. In addition to transporting youth safely, Van Drivers must attend the tour and strive to arrive on time at all sites/locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Passion and interest in supporting science and environmental learning opportunities for underrepresented youth
• Culturally competent- experience working with children of color from diverse backgrounds
• Transport youth safely to and from tour sites / locations
• Unload, load and clean van on the day of the trip
• Availability to re-fuel the day before the tour (paid time)
• Re-fuel at the conclusion of the trip
• Safely park the vehicle
• Ensure health and safety of participants (including emotional, and physical wellbeing), ensure youth are safe, stay on task and are respectful during transportation
• Enforce rules and behavioral expectations as needed, follow behavioral management and safety protocols before departing for field trips
• Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with all ELSO Incorporated staff and Studio Justice Program Director
• Close attention to details which include time management (staying on schedule)
• Report all accidents, problems, and successes to the Program Director (maintain and complete a daily log)
• Experience or interest in driving a 12-passenger van, 15-passenger van, or an electric vehicle

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to pass a background check as required by the Oregon Department of Education for positions that work directly with youth (Oregon State Department of Education Disqualifying Crimes 342.143)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record for 1 year prior to application
• Must have clean background check
• Must be at least 25 years old to apply
• Volunteer and/or work experience with driving 15 passenger vans

Please Note: Flexibility in working dates is required. There is no guarantee that all dates listed will be available for hours.

Wayfinders Program Session Dates

• Camp Guide Training (2 positions)
• June 24, 2026: Required CPR Training
• June 29, 2026: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm (hours/dates may vary)
• June 30, 2026: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (hours/dates may vary)
• July 6th- July 10th/ Field Trips: 9:00am - 4:00pm (hours /dates may vary)
• July 13th -July 17th/ Field Trips: 9:00am - 4:00pm (hours /dates may vary)
• July 20th- July 24th/ Field Trips: 9:00am - 4:00pm (hours /dates may vary)
• July 27th- July 31st/ Field Trips: 9am - 4:00pm (hours /dates may vary)
• August 3rd- August 7th/ Field Trips: 9am - 4:00pm (hours /dates may vary)