Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

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Position Title: Outdoor School Volunteer Facilitator Assistant
Department: Instructional Services / Northwest Outdoor Science School
Location: Washington County Service Center; Outdoor School (Various Locations in NW Oregon)
Reports To: Outdoor School Site Supervisor
Spring 2023: 1/23/23-6/2/23
Salary: $19.96-23.86/hr

Part Time: 20 hours per week

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NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnershipdelete with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Assist the Volunteers Facilitator in the recruitment, training, selection, and scheduling of high school and college students as volunteers in the Outdoor School (ODS) program.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelors Degree preferred.

2. Experience in outdoor education or related field, preferred.

3. Experience working with high school students in an educational or mentoring capacity.

4. Valid Oregon driver’s license and vehicle.
   
   REQUIRED SKILLS:

5. Active interest in youth and environment.

6. Ability to work with youths as well as adults.

7. Ability to communicate successfully in both oral and written form.

8. Ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with high school and college students, high school guidance counselors, high school administrators & teachers, college placement officials, and other community members.

9. Strong organizational & typing skills.

10. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Suite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.  The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

• Recruit high school and college students to serve as ODS Student Leaders.

• Facilitate “in-town” trainings for high school & college students who wish to volunteer as new ODS Student Leaders.

• Assist with scheduling high school and college students as ODS Student Leaders.

• Occasionally send off and greet Student Leader buses.

• Help to maintain accurate and accessible records of all volunteers.

• Assist in communicating regularly with Student Leaders by phone and email.

• Promote volunteer opportunities at various venues including, but not limited to; high schools, colleges, fairs, conferences, meetings, etc.

• Attends ESD staff meetings and other meetings.

• Assist ODS office and site staff as needed to support ODS operations.

• Travel to ODS sites during the session to support Student Leaders and site staff, as needed, to support and enrich Student Leader program.

• Assist the ODS Supervisor and ODS Administrative Assistant as assigned.

• Help create recruiting materials, such as posters, banners and possibly videos.

Employee will be compensated 8 hours for every day worked. Weekly schedule varies between 5 and 6 day work weeks. Most work weeks are 5 days. Due to the seasonal camp-based nature of this position, it is exempt for state overtime wage regulations.

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Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.

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On August 19, 2021 Governor Brown ordered all public and private school teachers, educators, support staff, substitutes and volunteers to be vaccinated by October 18, 2021 or six weeks after FDA approval, whichever is later. Since the governor’s announcement, a COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) has received regular Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval meaning October 18, 2021 is confirmed as the mandatory deadline for vaccination. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). 

Starting October 18, 2021, testing will no longer be an option as the alternative to vaccination. All Northwest Regional ESD staff, substitutes, contractors, interns and volunteers will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 per the August 19, 2021 order from Gov. Kate Brown. All staff members will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exemptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons. There will not be an option to opt out for other reasons or choose testing in lieu of vaccination, under the state mandate. In order to support students and families, the essential functions of this position may require physical presence in the workplace. All public health protocols will be followed.

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Frontline JOB ID: 2706