Seasonal Site Manager
Part Time • Hybrid - US
About ELSO
Created in 2015 by two Black women, ELSO, Incorporated provides culturally relevant education and leadership development opportunities that invite youth to Experience Life Science Outdoors (ELSO). Our mission is to catalyze learning and expand access to positive career outcomes for a more just future for all. 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 people in the natural and built environments. ELSO uses a multi-cultural approach to STEAMED education that is rooted in environmental justice and cultural history.
Position Overview
ELSO Inc. is hiring a Seasonal Site Manager to implement youth engagement Summer 2026. The Seasonal Site Manager is the face of ELSO’s flagship K-8th grade day camp, Wayfinders. Wayfinders introduces STEAMED and nature-based experience through themed day camps resulting in hundreds of Black and Brown youth experiencing life science outdoors each summer. Through hands-on learning and mentorship, participants build foundational skills in scientific thinking, research, and environmental literacy, laying the groundwork for future academic and career opportunities in STEAM fields. The ideal candidate is a classroom teacher passionate about youth leadership and outdoor education.
Essential Duties
Program Oversight (50%)
· Review existing partnerships and plan site visits
· Work with Associate Director of Program Operations to book field trips and guest speakers
· Compile list of supplies for sourcing and ordering
· Teach lessons during intern training week and camp sessions
· Run five week-long camp experiences with themes and lessons focusing on leadership and STEAM skill-building
· Vet guest speakers during planning weeks
· Co-develop and advise on theme outlines and activity guides
· Serve as primary contact for interns, families, and school partners during camp
Curriculum Co-Development (40%)
· Lead morning huddles with Camp Guides during camp weeks
· Serve as instructional coach for camp guides and interns
· Engage actively with K-8 youth participants
· Plan and lead lessons beyond guest facilitators
· Pre-plan rotation of offsite field trip attendance
· Ensure program operations receive timesheets from camp guides and contractors
Teamwork (10%)
· Attend planning meetings and work independently on tagged documents
· Serve as onsite resource for seasonal and contractual staff
· Distribute registration information, waivers, and accommodations
· Follow policies and procedures for engagement with minors
· Communicate professionally about ELSO’s mission and programs
· Participate in planning meetings
· Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education or related field
· Pass background check as required by Oregon Department of Education
· Clean driving record for 1 year prior to application
· Must be over 25 years old with 5 years teaching experience
· Ability to drive in Portland metro area for camp and training weeks
Preferred Qualifications
· 3-5 years experience working with Black, Latino, multiracial, Indigenous, and low-income children and families
· Understanding of implicit bias, trauma-informed practice, and systemic oppression
· Strong cross-cultural communication skills
· Leadership experience in developing and evaluating curricula
· Familiarity with STEAMED fields
· Experience delivering culturally responsive practices
· Comfortable operating a 12-passenger van as backup driver
Benefits
· Work phone June through August
· Mileage reimbursement
ELSO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the diverse communities we serve. ELSO, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, class creed, gender, gender expression, religion, sex, nationality, or ability.
ELSO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the diverse communities we serve. ELSO, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, class creed, gender, gender expression, religion, sex, nationality, or ability.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 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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