Overview
Outdoor Science Instructor
$163.28 per day, plus housing and meals
Seasonal – scheduled to work February 16 – November 6, 2026
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 one of 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 2026 through early November 2026, and includes spring outdoor school, summer camp, and fall outdoor school.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have, but not limited to:
Combination of experience and education equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree;
Working knowledge of the concepts of Natural History and Ecology;
Minimum one year prior classroom enrichment or youth engagement experience;
Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks, reference checks, and American Camp Association (ACA) background checks;
May require fingerprinting background checks based on school district requirements.
Required Skills:
Current Wilderness First Responder certification:
If not certified, training is available in February during non-working days at employee’s expense
Current Adult & Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certification:
If not certified, training is included in the February WFR certification course at employee’s expense
Oregon Food Handlers Card:
If not certified, cards are issued by completing an online test at employee's expense
Valid driver’s license, including meeting OMSI’s driving standard
About Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
OMSI, a non-profit museum in Portland, OR, is a center of excellence in science teaching and learning and a valued destination for the community. Founded in 1944, OMSI is ranked as one of the nation's top ten science museums and a world-class tourist attraction and educational resource that reaches one million people each year. We are proud to be the largest museum-based outdoor education program in the country.
