Outdoor Science Instructor

$159.30 per day, plus housing and meals

Seasonal; scheduled to work February – November 2025

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 OMSI 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. Work schedule depends on the site and programming needs.

Instructors get the opportunity to live, work, and play at our two locations: Camp Gray in Newport, Oregon, and Hancock Field Station located outside Fossil, Oregon. Explore the natural beauty Oregon has to offer, from the forests, beaches and dunes of the Pacific coast, to the canyons, John Day River, and fossil and archaeology sites of the central Oregon desert. Position runs February 2025 through early November 2025, and includes spring outdoor school, summer camp, and fall outdoor school.

Position is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 2 weeks of vacation per year with no waiting period. Hours carry over year to year up to 200 hours.
• 2 weeks of sick time per year with no waiting period. Hours carry over year to year up to 520 hours.
• 11 Personal / Cultural Days (PTO) per year.
• Multiple health plans to choose from with employee premiums paid 86% by OMSI
• 403b Retirement with employer match eligibility
• 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

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.