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Environmental Education – Nature Day Camp Series (CSA II, Ages 18+) – Open Continuous

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Environmental Education – Nature Day Camp Series (CSA II, Ages 18+) – Open Continuous

Salary

$18.00 – $24.00 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, OR

Job Type

Casual

Job Number

2025-00031

Bureau

Portland Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

01/06/2025

Closing Date

3/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

Questions

The Position

This is an ongoing recruitment to fill positions starting in June.

Apply early! Applicants will be contacted for interviews as early as March.

Here are the Nature Day Camp jobs you can apply to on this application:

Educator II

Team Leads

Junior Educator Leads

Activities Leads

Wellness Lead

Site Leads

Summary: Portland Parks & Recreation’s Nature Day Camp offers eight weeks of outdoor summer camps at two urban parks in Portland. Weekly camps have a nature theme and offer an opportunity for educators to lead groups of children ages 5-12 and mentor teens ages 13-17.

Campers and educators spend the entire day outside in small groups exploring the park. Each day at camp may be different: some days are spent sharing stories, hiking, singing songs, and playing games in nature. Other days may include group rotations, making crafts, meeting guest speakers, and other hands-on activities.

For these jobs, you must be able to work outside in parks and natural areas all day, no matter the weather. You need to be able to walk, hike, stand, balance, bend, reach, and carry things up to 25 pounds. Sometimes, you’ll hike up to three miles on bumpy or hilly trails. You’ll also need to handle loud noises, like planes or leaf blowers, and deal with excited kids. You will meet other people and park users, and you may encounter off-leash animals. You must be okay using public bathrooms or portable toilets. You’ll help keep things safe during the day and know what to do in emergencies. Because you’ll be outside all day, you’ll need to drink more water, eat enough, and rest more to stay healthy.

Job Type: Casual, Part-time. These are part-time jobs where you can work up to 1,400 hours in a year. Employees in these positions serve at will. These jobs are called Community Service Aide II’s by the City of Portland.

Benefits: These jobs are not eligible for benefits.

Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, click here. (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility) We encourage all applicants to apply, and especially those who may speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, or Russian.

Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role. Representation matters!

Daily Schedules:

For Educator II’s, Team Leads, Junior Educator Lead, Activities Lead, and Wellness Leads:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, includes a 30-minute paid lunch.

For Site Leads:

AM Site Lead: Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm, includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

PM Site Lead: Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00pm, includes a 30-minute paid lunch.

Dates of Employment:

For Educator II’s: June 16 – August 15, 2025

For Team Leads, Site Leads, Wellness Leads, Junior Educator Leads: Approximately June 10 – August 20, 2025*

*Please note: dates before and after Staff Training and the Summer Camp Session are flexible.

Camp Locations and Times Each week, camp takes place at one outdoor location from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. Extended drop-off is from 8:30 – 9:00 am, and optional After-Care is from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Over the eight weeks of camp, staff will travel to both of these outdoor locations and will need to find their own transportation to get there. Each of these parks can be reached by public transportation.

Mt. Tabor Park (SE Portland)

Sellwood Park/Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge (SE Portland)

Pier Park (N Portland)

Powell Butte Nature Park (Outer SE Portland)

Hoyt Arboretum (SW Portland)

About Us: Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We’ll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

Virtual Meet & Greet Recording

Contact Information:

Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov

Six positions are available with specific areas of focus. We encourage alumni of Portland Parks and Recreation’s Environmental Education Programs to apply for educator positions!

Educator II’s

$19.00 – $20.00 per hour

Create safe spaces for campers to explore and observe the natural world.

Plan the daily group schedule and lead activities that promote nature play.

Check in and check out participants daily.

Work with Team Leads and other Support Staff to plan and lead an engaging and interactive day for participants.

Communicate with parents/guardians and work together to solve logistical and behavioral problems as needed.

Teach and lead groups using various teaching methods.

Use creative techniques to help campers transition between activities.

Team Leads

$21.00 – $22.00per hour

Prepare and mentor fellow camp staff to plan, organize, and lead nature-themed activities, crafts, and rotations.

Mentor a small team of educators and their camp groups. This includes, but is not limited to: leading meetings, providing physical or emotional support, role modeling games or activities, and giving feedback.

Help educators with camper check-in and check-out process each day.

Lead and assist with daily staff meetings and conduct staff performance evaluations.

Communicate any logistical and behavioral issues to staff, campers, and families as needed each day.

Coordinate, plan, and implement staff break schedules for your assigned team.

Fill in for educators who are unable to work because of illness or injury.

Activities Leads

$21.00 – $22.00 per hour

Plan and lead weekly crafts and rotations for all participants.

Work with Educators to co-create age specific, nature-themed activities for camper groups.

Oversee planning and weekly flow of activities for all of camp. This includes but is not limited to: weekly talent shows, skit days, all group games and songs.

Lead daily all camp opening and closing circles.

Obtain supplies for camp groups, transport camp supplies and equipment to and from work locations. You may need access to a personal vehicle, you may need to take some supplies home each day. There is reimbursement for mileage.

Wellness Leads

$23.00 – $24.00 per hour

Collect and fill out reports for camper behavioral incidents. Communicate incidents to Support Staff and guardians by the end of each day.

Review participant health forms each week using online health form system; communicate this information to Educators and Support Staff.

Intake and process camper medication forms; check in and out camper medication each day.

Administer medications to campers, document all medication administration and accident reports.

Spend time with campers or groups who need additional support – behavioral, emotional, or by providing first aid.

Junior Educator Leads

$23.00 – $24.00 per hour

Lead and support teens who participate in Nature Day Camp’s Junior Educator program

Mentor teens while they gain job skills as educators.

Plan and facilitate Junior Educator orientation and training days.

Organize and lead nature-themed activities for the whole camp with other staff.

Ensure Junior Educators are checked in and out of camp and understand their role each day.

Provide written and verbal feedback to support growth and skill development.

Site Leads: AM and PM

$23.00 – $24.00 per hour

Support and oversee camp flow: lead daily meetings, help plan activities, assist with staff breaks. Spend time each day shadowing, observing, mentoring staff.

Conduct, assign, and oversee staff performance evaluations.

Work with the Nature Day Camp Coordinator to plan and organize staff training and potential mid-summer staff enrichment days.

Coordinate onsite logistics: camper attendance, fill out staff timesheets, make announcements, or other administrative tasks.

Practice strong communication skills: communicates with fellow Site Leads and all other staff each day. Update teams on daily announcements and ongoing tasks that need to get done.

Oversee flow of camper check in and check out process each day.

Transport camp supplies and equipment to and from locations. You will need access to a personal vehicle and may need to take some supplies home each day. There is reimbursement for mileage.

Site Lead AM will also:

Lead morning and afternoon staff meetings.

Oversee the flow of the camper check in and check out process each day.

Be responsible for camp set-up each morning.

Delegate tasks as need.

Site Lead PM will also:

Assist and support with afternoon staff meetings.

Oversee all logistics and flow of After-care program (3:30 – 5:30pm each day).

Check campers in and out of After-care.

Ensure campers are provided with a snack that meets dietary or allergy needs.

Be responsible for camp tear-down each afternoon. Make sure items are locked up and stored away.

Delegate tasks as needed.

To Qualify

Qualifications Needed for all jobs on this posting:

Experience working at an organization related to childcare, babysitting, summer camp, nature, science, or outdoor education

Experience teaching, mentoring, and leading with people from diverse backgrounds related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, economic situation, and religion.

Experience building relationships, solving conflicts, and collaborating with a team

Ability to get to work in different parts of the city throughout the summer by car, carpool, foot, bike, or public transit. (This year’s camps will be at Mt Tabor Park, Sellwood Park, Pier Park, Hoyt Arboretum, and Powell Butte Natural Area).

All applicants must be 18 years old by June 16th, 2025.

For Activities Lead, in addition to the qualifications listed for all positions:

Experience independently planning and leading activities for children ages 12 and under.

Possess a Valid Driver’s License with at least five years of driving experience, access to a car (due within 30 days of hire).

For Wellness Lead , in addition to qualifications listed for all positions:

Experience providing emotional, behavioral, and basic first aid support to participants of a large program.

Experience being responsible for the administration of medication, and medical documentation of a large program.

For Site Leads, in addition to qualifications listed for all positions:

Experience leading logistics for a large program.

Experience building relationships, solving conflicts, collaborating, and mentoring a team.

Possess a Valid Driver’s License with at least five years of driving experience, access to a car, and a clean driving record (due within 30 days of hire)

The Recruitment Process

How to Apply:

Click “APPLY” to submit your application online.

You need to answer the supplemental questions and attach your resume.

If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents

Hiring Process:

Step 1: Apply online starting on January 6, 2025.

Step 2: We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.

Step 3: If you qualify, you will be placed on a list of eligible candidates.

Step 4: We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available. Interviews will happen from March to April.

Step 5: Job offers will be made after interviews, in April and May.

Step 6: The start date will be approximately June 16, 2025, once all hiring conditions are met.

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

City of Portland Core Values

Recruitment Process – Work Status

Equal Employment Opportunity

Veterans Preference

ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/67562)

Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.

Retirement (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/)

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

The City currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.

Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)

Sick Leave (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12414)

Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.

Family Medical Leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12415)

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

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Thank you for your interest in working with the City of Portland! We appreciate your time and want to make sure your application process goes smoothly. The questions that follow are important because they help us see if you meet the basic requirements of the job.

Your answers to these questions really matter. They give us information we need to know about your qualifications, ability, and availability.

Note: If you are asking for Veterans’ Preference, please attach a copy of your DD2-14 and/or Benefit letter. Make sure all documents are uploaded by the deadline mentioned in this job posting.

Have you read and understood everything above?

Yes

No – If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the job announcement.

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How did you first find out about this job opportunity? For outreach tracking purposes, please let us know if you heard about it from a school counselor, friend or family member, community organization, a website, or job board, etc. If you heard about it at school, please let us know which school.

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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.

You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

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Please describe your experience working at an organization related to childcare, babysitting, summer camp, nature, science, or outdoor education.

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Please describe your experience teaching, mentoring, and engaging with people from different backgrounds related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, economic situation, religion, and ability.

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Please describe your experience building relationships, solving conflicts, and collaborating with a team.

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Will you be at least 18 years old by June 16, 2025?

Yes

No

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Staff are required to get themselves to work in different parts of the city throughout the summer. This year’s camps will be at Mt. Tabor Park, Sellwood Park, Pier Park, Powell Butte, and Hoyt Arboretum. Are you able to get yourself to and from all five camp locations by car, carpool, by bike, on foot, or using public transportation?

Yes

No

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Please note this will not be considered when applications are evaluated for minimum qualifications. It will be used after an applicant is determined to be eligible for a position. Please let us know if you speak any languages other than English.

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Please indicate which of the current positions you would like to be considered for. Then address the appropriate supplemental question for the position(s) you would like to be considered for if you meet the minimum qualification.

Educator II (12 positions)

Team Lead (6 positions)

Junior Educator Lead (2 positions)

Wellness Lead (2 positions)

Activities Lead (2 positions)

Site Lead (2 positions)

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If you are applying for the Nature Educator II position, please describe your experience working outdoors with children ages 12 and under. (If you are not applying for this position, write N/A)

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If you are applying for the Team Lead position, please describe your experience mentoring a small team of staff. (If you are not applying for this position, write N/A).

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If you are applying for the Junior Educator Lead position, please describe your experience mentoring, training, and overseeing a small group of teens ages 13 – 17. (If you are not applying for this position, write N/A)

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If you are applying for the Activities Lead position, please describe your experience independently planning and leading activities for children ages 12 and under. (If you are not applying for this position, write N/A)

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If you are applying for the Wellness Lead position, please describe your experience providing emotional, behavioral, and basic first aid support to participants of a large program. (If you not applying for this position, write N/A)

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If you are applying for the Wellness Lead position, please describe your experience being responsible for the administration of medication and medical documentation of a large program. (If you are not applying for this position, write N/A)

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If you are applying for the Site Lead position, please describe your experience leading logistics for a large program. (If you are not applying for this position, write N/A)

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If you are applying for the Site Lead or the Activities Lead position, you will need to be able to drive your personal vehicle while working. There is reimbursement for mileage. Are you able to drive your personal vehicle while working?

Yes

No

I am not applying for the Site Lead or the Activities Lead Position

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