Summer job opportunities, maybe your leaders want to apply?
Portland Parks and Recreations is Hiring
Youth & Adults
for summer work in Nature
Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) employment
YCC provides summer employment opportunities for a diverse population of Portland-area youth. Youth complete essential work in parks & natural areas while exploring careers in forestry, trails, habitat restoration, environmental education and other job paths possible within PP&R natural resources.
Adult Crew leaders lead the work of teens & inspire the next generation of conservation leaders through environmental career exposure, technical job skills, interpersonal skills, and community building. We are looking for crew leaders with a passion for nature, mentoring teens, equity, and a driver’s license.
Learn more:
Do you love working with kids in nature?
Portland Parks & Recreation is also hiring staff for:
Nature Day Camp
Nature Day Camp connects children to nature through experiential ecology, to model curiosity and wonder, and to be positive role models toward youth of all ages. We are looking for naturalists and camp coordinators. We hire staff who have an interest in children, ecology, teaching, and play. Our summer staff naturalists are trained for over 45 hours in risk management, youth development, dealing with challenging behaviors, communication skills, group facilitation, Leave No Trace principles, science and inquiry, stewardship, and the benefits of unstructured play. Learn more:
Kelly Rosteck (she/her/hers)
Environmental Education l Land Stewardship Division
Portland Parks & Recreation
2909 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97202
503-823-3601
[email protected]
portlandparks.org
The City of Portland complies with all non‐discrimination Civil Rights laws including Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II. To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies / procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-858-9744, TTY 503-823-6868 or Oregon Relay Service 711 with requests, or visit http://bit.ly/13EWaCg
Portland Parks and Recreations is Hiring
Youth & Adults
for summer work in Nature
Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) employment
YCC provides summer employment opportunities for a diverse population of Portland-area youth. Youth complete essential work in parks & natural areas while exploring careers in forestry, trails, habitat restoration, environmental education and other job paths possible within PP&R natural resources.
Adult Crew leaders lead the work of teens & inspire the next generation of conservation leaders through environmental career exposure, technical job skills, interpersonal skills, and community building. We are looking for crew leaders with a passion for nature, mentoring teens, equity, and a driver’s license.
Learn more:
- Adult Crew Leader Application & job description – due March 1
- Youth (14-18) Application & job description – due April 19
- 2018 Report
- Watch the video
Do you love working with kids in nature?
Portland Parks & Recreation is also hiring staff for:
Nature Day Camp
Nature Day Camp connects children to nature through experiential ecology, to model curiosity and wonder, and to be positive role models toward youth of all ages. We are looking for naturalists and camp coordinators. We hire staff who have an interest in children, ecology, teaching, and play. Our summer staff naturalists are trained for over 45 hours in risk management, youth development, dealing with challenging behaviors, communication skills, group facilitation, Leave No Trace principles, science and inquiry, stewardship, and the benefits of unstructured play. Learn more:
- Employment webpage & application – application due March 31
Kelly Rosteck (she/her/hers)
Environmental Education l Land Stewardship Division
Portland Parks & Recreation
2909 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97202
503-823-3601
[email protected]
portlandparks.org
The City of Portland complies with all non‐discrimination Civil Rights laws including Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II. To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies / procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-858-9744, TTY 503-823-6868 or Oregon Relay Service 711 with requests, or visit http://bit.ly/13EWaCg
