Outdoor School Regional Coordinator

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Oregon City, OREGON
Deadline: 14 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Outdoor School (TOS)
Position Title Coordinator-Outreach Program
Job Title Outdoor School Regional Coordinator
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Oregon
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
Job Summary
The Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension Outdoor Schoool are seeking an Outdoor School Regional Coordinator for Central Oregon. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Refer to the Working Conditions section of the position description for information on work location options.
This Outdoor School Central Regional Coordinator position is within the Division of Extension and Engagement, Extension Service Outdoor School program. This Outdoor School Central Regional Coordinator reports to the Director of Outdoor School and works closely with the Outdoor School team. This person contributes to the Outdoor School program’s mission to guide and support equitable, culturally responsive, and interdisciplinary outdoor school programs for Oregon’s youth.
The Outdoor School (ODS) program resides within the OSU Extension Service and advances the Extension Service’s vision, mission, and goals through the statewide engagement of School Districts and Education Service Districts (ESDs) in ODS programs. The ODS program helps Oregon’s youth apply learning; develop leadership, critical thinking, and social skills; and exposes them to the role of scientific inquiry and applied learning. The long-term goal of the ODS program is to integrate placed-based programs into the Oregon school system that build upon youth’s skills in hands-on science and their abilities to be effective stewards and leaders in their communities.
Outdoor school is intended for all 5th or 6th graders in the state of Oregon. The ODS program’s Regional Coordinators work with school districts in their regions to maximize participation by providing support in the funding application and reporting process, promoting inclusive community engagement, and working with districts to implement creative, community-specific solutions to outdoor school participation barriers. The Outdoor School program website is: https://outdoorschool.oregonstate.edu/.
The main responsibilities of the ODS Central Regional Coordinator will be:
  • Liaise with local school districts, ESDs, outdoor school providers, and local communities to support inclusive and equitable outdoor school programming.
  • Lead the activities of the Central Region and participate in consistent interaction with the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Regional Coordinators.
  • Collaborate with the ODS Team to develop projects that support outdoor school in the region, e.g., professional development workshops, EDAI (equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion) initiatives, application and reporting process, high school leadership program development, etc.


About the Division:
The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University’s mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our Division and its core units and initiatives, please visit our Division website : https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/ .
The Division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian’s awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources.
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
Oregon State University is committed to a culture of belonging and collaboration. We envision collaborative and respectful environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations.
OSU Division of Extension and Engagement’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

OSU Mission Statement
https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/trustees/about-board/oregon-state-university-mission-statement
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
This ODS Central Regional Coordinator supports outdoor school programs in equitably serving diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation in outdoor school. As part of the ODS program’s team, this individual approaches their work through an equity lens and commits to ongoing learning and professional growth in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
40% – Outreach
  • Liaise between local ESDs, districts, schools, service providers, and community partners to support the development, implementation, and improvement of equitable and inclusive outdoor school programs.
  • Meet with and build relationships with district administrators and staff and seek to identify and address barriers to outdoor school participation.
  • Visit with outdoor school providers to learn about their programs, observe trainings, and support their continued efforts towards program improvements.
  • Help coordinate school district outreach through marketing, workshops, and communications with and between schools, stakeholders, providers, parents and families, and researchers.
  • Operate within travel and budgetary parameters set forth by the OES Director of ODS.
  • Travel to meet with district administrators, teachers, and partners in Oregon, and attend team meetings. Travel will include day trips and overnight trips within the identified region and statewide.


30% – Partnerships
  • Build partnerships and provide support to local ESDs, school districts, service providers, community partners, and formal and informal educators associated with ODS. Collaborate with these stakeholders in the development, improvement and understanding of outdoor school to support all students having high-quality, equitable and inclusive outdoor school experiences.
  • Build partnerships with historically marginalized individuals/populations as related to outdoor school to assure the programs are including, if not centering their interests and concerns.
  • Review school districts and ESD grant funding applications and reports annually and build relationships with their outdoor school coordinators to support their continued efforts towards program improvements.
  • Collaborate on projects with the Research, Evaluation, and Assessment Coordinator, Outreach and Inclusion Coordinator, Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator, High School Leader Coordinator, and other Regional Coordinators, under the leadership of the OES Director of Outdoor School.
  • Collaborate with the other Regional Coordinators (Eastern, Northern, Southern) and present activity summaries for the Central Oregon region at statewide coordinator meetings.
  • Support outdoor school providers, school districts and ESDs in adhering to EDAI principles in their outdoor school programming, and promote programs that are inclusive, welcoming, and equitable for all students. This includes providing guidance on resources, professional development, and evaluation.
  • Collaborate with Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator or other partner outdoor education or national resource education organizations to identify training needs and develop/facilitate professional development trainings/workshops and materials for Central Oregon region stakeholders to support consistency and quality to Oregon’s outdoor school programs.
  • Identify training needs and develop/facilitate professional development trainings/workshops and materials for Central Oregon region stakeholders to support the consistency and quality of Oregon’s outdoor school programs.

20% – Outdoor School Team Special Projects
  • Participate in research and evaluation activities including preparing presentations, collecting and reviewing data, and writing sections of the biennial ODS program report in partnership with the ODS Research, Evaluation and Assessment Coordinator.
  • Present information at various internal extension functions, ODS Program Advisory Committee meetings, and external stakeholder events.
  • Suggest personal, professional, and ODS program improvements at the end of each evaluation year.
  • Coordinate with the ODS program Advisory Committee as deemed necessary by OES Director of ODS and coordinate with applicable resource groups.
  • Assist with overall ODS team vision, annual goals, and professional development activities.
  • Attend regular ODS team meetings virtually and in-person quarterly meetings.

10% – Service and Engagement
  • Contribute to equity, inclusion, and diversity of the ODS program.
  • Serve as an effective team member of the ODS program by practicing and contributing to a safe, welcoming, and respectful workplace environment.
  • Serve on university, state, local, and other committees appropriate to position responsibilities and as time is available and participate in professional organization activities.
  • Stay up to date with EDAI research and approaches, particularly those related to outdoor and environmental education of secondary youth.
  • Maintain professional competencies through membership in professional organizations, by attending and presenting at annual conferences, local or regional meetings, and staff development opportunities. These professional organizations include but are not limited to the National Science Teachers Association, Oregon Science Teachers Association, North American Association for Environmental Education, and Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP).
  • Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement.
  • Attend training opportunities to build basic knowledge and consistent skills to use digital communications, marketing and engagement technologies relevant to position duties.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Promote Oregon State University as a statewide institution of higher learning.
What You Will Need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Community Engagement, Natural Resources, Science, or related field.
  • At least five years’ experience in educational systems (formal and/or nonformal).
  • Demonstrated experience communicating with multiple stakeholders in a community setting, which includes schools and educational programs.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience building partnerships with different types of organizations (such as school districts, nonprofits, government, private, etc.)
  • Experience with decision-making, problem-solving and program management.
  • Demonstrated life experience, education, and/or training in promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through work with historically marginalized populations.
  • General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
  • Ability to include, elevate, and incorporate multiple perspectives when working collaboratively with communities and educators.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality and professionalism.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Experience designing and delivering educational/training sessions.
  • Experience with an outdoor education program.
  • Experience delivering excellent customer service.
  • Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Somali, or Arabic) proficiency.
  • Valid teaching license.
  • Ability to measure and report on programmatic outcomes and impacts.
  • Ability to incorporate use of web, social media, newsletter or other digital technologies in program development or outreach activities to achieve goals.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • This position will be located in Central Oregon. The ODS office is located in Ballard Extension Hall on OSU’s campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Since this position will serve the central region of Oregon, the work location will be within the central counties in that region (Lane, Linn, Benton, Marion, Lincoln, and Polk; potentially Deschutes and Jefferson and/or Yamhill).
  • A flexible work arrangement can be established via OSU’s Flexible Work Arrangements Agreement Form (FWAA).
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Travel, including overnight, will be required to meet with partners, collect data across ODS programs in Oregon, and attend team meetings. Overnight travel can be expected 3-4 times per year.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $65,000 - $70,000
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/151339

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P07852UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/15/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03/07/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 04/14/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography
2) Cover letter that addresses each required qualification
3) Diversity Initiative Response (loaded as Diversity Statement):
  • What does it mean for you to have a commitment to equity, justice, diversity, access and inclusion? How have you demonstrated that commitment in your work, and how would you see yourself demonstrating it in this position?


You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Sarah Cuddy, [email protected]
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

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