Outdoor Science Instructor – Spring Only

OMSI owns and operates two camps: the Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray in Newport, Oregon, and Hancock Field Station located outside Fossil, Oregon. Our positions offer the unique opportunity to live, work, and play all over Oregon. Learn more about OMSI Outdoor Education Jobs here.

Job Overview

Outdoor Science Instructor – Spring Only

$155.25 per day, plus housing and meals

Special Project, Full-Time; scheduled to work February 19, 2024 – June 7, 2024.

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 our 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. Positions are available at the Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray, in Newport, Oregon and at Hancock Field Station, located near Fossil, Oregon. Work schedule depends on the site and programming needs.

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.

Special Benefits

Position is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Accrued sick time
• Multiple health plans to choose from with employee premiums paid 86% by OMSI
• 403b Retirement program
• 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.
• Inclusion-centered professional development opportunities
• Employee-led rewards and recognition program
• Discounts on summer programs for employee’s children