Studio Justice Cohort Engagement Instructor - Contract Position
Temporarily Remote - US
Studio Justice Cohort Engagement Instructor - Contract Position
Part Time • Temporarily Remote - US
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Flexible schedule
Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Contract position
Employment Type: Contract position
Compensation: Competitive $25.50 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-time up to 16 hours per week
Duration: Through June 2026
Duration: Through June 2026
About ELSO Inc.:
ELSO (Experience Life Science Outdoors) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth of color through environmental education, community engagement, and justice-centered programming. Our Studio Justice program invites young people to imagine and design future communities rooted in equity, sustainability, and creativity.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Cohort Engagement Instructor (CE Instructor) to support the Oregon-based Studio Justice cohort. This role is ideal for someone who excels in communication, coordination, and youth engagement, and who is passionate about creating inclusive, affirming spaces for young people.
We are seeking a Cohort Engagement Instructor (CE Instructor) to support the Oregon-based Studio Justice cohort. This role is ideal for someone who excels in communication, coordination, and youth engagement, and who is passionate about creating inclusive, affirming spaces for young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support internal and external communications with cohort participants, parents, guest speakers, panelists, and team members
- Coordinate logistics for guest professionals and visitors
- Lead and support 8-9 week cohort engagement activities for 15–18 youth (ages 14–20)
- Cultivate a positive and affirming culture that encourages creativity and community visioning
- Teach and model Studio Justice program values, including restorative justice practices
- Work under the guidance of the Lead Instructor and Program Administrator
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate, or GED completion
- Experience designing and implementing curriculum and programing for youth ages 14 – 20
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Experience working with youth in educational or community settings
- Ability to manage multiple relationships and logistics with professionalism
- Familiarity with restorative justice and youth development principles
- Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, Google applications such as gmail, drive, docs, sheets, slides, forms, etc.
- Presentation and instructional software such as Miro and Sketchup
- Must be able to pass a background check as required by the Oregon Department of Education for positions working directly with youth and have a clean driving record in the previous year
- Commitment to ELSO’s mission and values, including diversity, inclusion, and environmental justice
ELSO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing an organization that irreflective of the diverse communities we serve. Camp ELSO does not discriminate on the basis of race, class creed, gender, gender expression, religion, sex, nationality, or ability.
Work remote temporarily due to COVID-19.
Compensation: $25.50 - $28.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Created in 2015 by two Black women, ELSO Inc. provides culturally relevant education and leadership development opportunities that invite Youth of Color to Experience Life Science Outdoors (ELSO). Our mission is to teach and frame science and nature-based education through a lens that centers and elevates the stories, ways of knowing, individual needs, and lived experiences of Black and Brown communities. ELSO seeks to reduce the achievement gap in STEAMED (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, Environment, Design) education and professions while creating a sense of belonging for Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the natural and built environments. ELSO uses a multi-cultural approach to STEAMED education that is rooted in environmental justice and cultural history. We are demonstrating a model for STEAMED education led by People of Color.
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