Camp Educator Jobs
Day & Overnight - Portland, OR

Gain new skills in education, outdoors & crafting. Assist Teachers and guide kids in our Basecamp and Adventure programs. In this role you develop educational and group leadership while teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide fun, engaging, and safe experiences for campers before and after their outdoor adventures
• Provide assistance with activities for campers to support Leads, Teachers and Senior Coordinators
• Develop skills that will help you become a Trackers Guide and beyond
• Participate in Trackers training and collaborate with a career coach to prepare for your future goals
• Report directly to a Trackers Coordinator
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Completed Vaccinations for COVID-19 (verification required)
• Interest in the outdoors (maybe even a future career option)
• Friendly, positive attitude and proactive mindset
• Communication skills, ability to interact with kids and parents
• Food Handlers certified (or able to complete before starting)
• Model Trackers values

Location

Program educators are not assigned to a fixed worksite. You must be able to report to any assigned workplace location in Portland (SE, NE, W, N).

2023 Salary

All training is paid at minimum wage for locality training takes place. After training staff are established at the regular wage (below).

• First Year $15.50 per hour
• Returning $16 per hour

Time Commitments

This is a temporary seasonal position. You must be able to report to work every week in the summer season, no exceptions.

• Training 4 weekday evenings in May
• Season Jun 19 - Sept 1, Mon - Fri

About Trackers

Since 2004, kids and extended families in all their forms have journeyed on adventures with Trackers Earth and our Guides. We share the Arts of Tracking through stewardship and enduring outdoor skills. We commit to developing opportunity by respecting the diverse cultures and values of every Guide, youth, and family serving with us. We endeavor to grow with families for the increased accessibility of these experiences. We define ourselves by an ever deeper kinship to the more than human world, multi-generational character, and the principles discovered and found in the quietest moments with the forest.

Lead kids in Trackers Basecamp or Adventure programs. Work with Teachers to educate in a specialty skill or craft.

Responsibilities

• Provide fun, engaging, and safe experiences for campers and co-workers
• Ensure activities for each age group are developmentally appropriate and engaging
• Implement Trackers schedules and programs
• Be a mentor and remember what it’s like to be a kid
• Follow all risk management and Trackers policies
• Model and teach proper gear and tool usage, care, and organizational tidiness
• Be prepared to respond to and/or assist in an emergency situation
• Keep and safeguard confidential information
• Report directly to the Senior Coordinator
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Completed Vaccinations for COVID-19 (verification required)
• Enthusiasm for Trackers and its programs. 16 years & up
• Can exercise discretion and independent judgment in remote locations
• Interest in developing and sharing outdoor skills with youth
• Can adapt to changing logistics and collaborate on solutions in a calm, positive way
• Capacity and enthusiasm to learn and teach wilderness skills and techniques
• Model professionalism while supporting youth, families, colleagues, and supervisors
• Can stand, bend, squat, climb, lift (up to 50 lbs), hike on and off trail (up to 5 miles) per day
• For Lead Guides ages 18+ Trackers will complete pre-employment criminal background & references checks
• Lead Guides need the following certifications (or able to complete before starting):
  • CPR/First Aid/Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto-Injector
  • Food Handlers
  • (ages 18+) Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (OR & WA)
  • (ages 18+) Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - General (Oregon)
  • State fishing license if guiding a program that includes fishing

Location

Program educators are not assigned to a fixed worksite. You must be able to report to any assigned workplace location in Portland (SE, NE, W, N).

2023 Salary

All training is paid at minimum wage for locality training takes place. After training staff are established at the regular wage (below).

• First Year $17.25 per hour
• Returning $17.50 per hour

Time Commitments

This is a temporary seasonal position. You must be able to report to work every week in the summer season, no exceptions.

• Training 6 weekday evenings in May
• Season Jun 19 - Sept 1, Mon - Fri

About Trackers

Since 2004, kids and extended families in all their forms have journeyed on adventures with Trackers Earth and our Guides. We share the Arts of Tracking through stewardship and enduring outdoor skills. We commit to developing opportunity by respecting the diverse cultures and values of every Guide, youth, and family serving with us. We endeavor to grow with families for the increased accessibility of these experiences. We define ourselves by an ever deeper kinship to the more than human world, multi-generational character, and the principles discovered and found in the quietest moments with the forest.

Teach a specialty skill in our Basecamps. Share your educational expertise and unique craft or art with youth.

We're searching for specialty educators with ONE of the following skills:

• Audio-Visual Media: Photography, Videography, Podcasting
• Sewing & Fashion Craft: Designing & Patterning
• Jewelry Art & Craft
• Arts & Hand-Craft: Clay, Wood & Cold Metal
• Tabletop Role-Playing Games
• Role-Playing Game Design & Terrain Crafting
• Martial Arts, Parkour & Movement
• Circus Arts & Movement
• Pro Wrestling: Choreography & Stage Combat
• Ceramics & Pottery
• Blacksmtihing & Metal Working
• Comedy & Improv Theater
• Woodworking & Sloyd
• Dance & Choreography

Responsibilities:

• Educate a group of campers in one of the above specialty skills
• During classtime, supervise Assistant staff working with you
• Provide fun, safe, and engaging experiences for campers and co-workers
• Co-develop specialty curriculum with Trackers Content staff
• Communicate with guardians about needs, accomplishments, and expectations of campers.
• Anticipate and exceed the needs and expectations of your campers and families
• Model, teach, and maintain proper gear and tool usage, care, and organizational tidiness
• Communicate and document safety and behavior incidents.
• Keep and safeguard confidential information.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in the specialty you are teaching
• 1+ years in general education.
• Can exercise independent judgment that reflects Trackers policies and protocols, while managing campers and staff in remote locations with limited support
• Can coordinate, adapt and plan for complex logistics, and be flexible in working with challenges
• Trackers Earth completes pre-employment criminal background & references checks
• Teachers need the following certifications (or able to complete before starting):
  • CPR/First Aid/Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto-Injector
  • (ages 18+) Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (OR & WA)

Location

Program educators are not assigned to a fixed worksite. You must be able to report to any assigned workplace location in Portland (SE, NE, W, N).

2023 Salary

All training is paid at minimum wage for locality training takes place. After training staff are established at the regular wage (below).

• Pay $22 - $35 per hour, depending on specialty

Time Commitments

This is a temporary seasonal position. You must be able to report to work every week in the summer season, no exceptions.

• Training 4 weekday evenings (May)
• Season Jun 19 - Sept 1, Mon - Fri, 9 AM - 12:30 PM

About Trackers

Since 2004, kids and extended families in all their forms have journeyed on adventures with Trackers Earth and our Guides. We share the Arts of Tracking through stewardship and enduring outdoor skills. We commit to developing opportunity by respecting the diverse cultures and values of every Guide, youth, and family serving with us. We endeavor to grow with families for the increased accessibility of these experiences. We define ourselves by an ever deeper kinship to the more than human world, multi-generational character, and the principles discovered and found in the quietest moments with the forest.

As a Teacher for Outdoor Education, you act as a mentor for youth and Assistant Guides while embarking on incredible outdoor adventures. You may embark on a wilderness survival trek, fish, kayak, rock climb, or co-create a story adventure with secret agents, wizards, or elves. You collaborate with families and Trackers leadership to deliver the highest quality experience for campers.

Responsibilities:

• Guide a group of campers on fantastic outdoor adventure while learning new skills
• Supervise and manage Assistant staff assigned to you
• Provide fun, engaging, and safe experiences for campers and co-workers
• Co-manage, administer, and run the daily operations for campers and guides
• Communicate with guardians about needs, accomplishments, and expectations of campers.
• Anticipate and exceed the needs and expectations of your campers and families
• Model, teach, and maintain proper gear and tool usage, care, and organizational tidiness
• Observe and document Assistant Guide performance evaluations, executing development strategies
• Communicate and document safety and behavior incidents.
• Teach speciality programs based on skills and experience:
• Forest Craft, Archery & Wilderness Survival
• Farm Craft, Animal Care & Wild Plants
• Mariners Craft, Fishing & Boating
• Outdoor Adventure, Paddling & Rock Climbing
• Woodworking, Ceramics, Blacksmithing & more!
• Keep and safeguard confidential information.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years (or 3 seasons) experience in outdoor education or 2+ years in general education.
• Experience with outdoor programs similar to Trackers and/or skills relevant to Trackers programs
• Can exercise independent judgment that reflects Trackers policies and protocols, while managing campers and staff in remote locations with limited support
• Can coordinate, adapt and plan for complex logistics, and be flexible in working with challenges
• Possess grit, becoming more calm, creative, and proactive when challenged
• Can stand, bend, squat, climb, lift (up to 50 lbs), hike on and off trail (up to 5 miles) per day
• Trackers Earth completes pre-employment criminal background & references checks
• Coordinators need the following certifications (or able to complete before starting):
  • CPR/First Aid/Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto-Injector
  • Food Handlers
  • (ages 18+) Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (OR & WA)
  • State fishing license if guiding a program that includes fishing
  • Optional Pay Add-on - Class C CDL Trackers can assist you in getting this certification. Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required for driving a 15 passanger vehicle (van or bus).
  • Completed Vaccinations for COVID-19 (verification required).

Location

Program educators are not assigned to a fixed worksite. You must be able to report to any assigned workplace location in Portland (SE, NE, W, N).

2023 Salary

All training is paid at minimum wage for locality training takes place. After training staff are established at the regular wage (below).

• First Year - Bus Adventure Guide (Day) $765 per week
• Returning - Bus Adventure Guide (Day) $800 per week
• Returning - Outdoor Adventure Guide (Day) $825 per week
• Residential Guide (Overnight Camp) $940 per week

Time Commitments

This is a temporary seasonal position. You must be able to report to work every week in the summer season, no exceptions.

• Training June 12 - 16, 2023
• Season Jun 19 - Sept 1, Mon - Fri

About Trackers

Since 2004, kids and extended families in all their forms have journeyed on adventures with Trackers Earth and our Guides. We share the Arts of Tracking through stewardship and enduring outdoor skills. We commit to developing opportunity by respecting the diverse cultures and values of every Guide, youth, and family serving with us. We endeavor to grow with families for the increased accessibility of these experiences. We define ourselves by an ever deeper kinship to the more than human world, multi-generational character, and the principles discovered and found in the quietest moments with the forest.