POSITION OVERVIEW

The role of a Seasonal Van Driver (March 8, 2026 - August 31, 2026) is to safely transport Studio Justice cohort participants and staff to and from site tour trip location sites. In addition to transporting youth safely, Van Drivers must attend the tour and strive to arrive on time at all sites/locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

● Passion and interest in supporting science and environmental learning opportunities for underrepresented youth

● Culturally competent- experience working with children of color from diverse backgrounds

● Transport youth safely to and from tour sites / locations

● Unload, load and clean van on the day of the trip

● Availability to re-fuel the day before the tour (paid time)

● Re-fuel at the conclusion of the trip

● Safely park the vehicle

● Ensure health and safety of participants (including emotional, and physical wellbeing), ensure youth are safe, stay on task and are respectful during transportation

● Enforce rules and behavioral expectations as needed, follow behavioral management and safety protocols before departing for field trips

● Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with all ELSO Incorporated staff and Studio Justice Program Director

● Close attention to details which include time management (staying on schedule)

● Report all accidents, problems, and successes to the Program Director (maintain and complete a daily log)

● Experience or interest in driving a 12-passenger van, 15-passenger van, or an electric vehicle

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Must be able to pass a background check as required by the Oregon Department of Education for positions that work directly with youth (Oregon State Department of Education Disqualifying Crimes 342.143)

● Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record for 1 year prior to application

● Must have clean background check

● Must be at least 25 years old to apply

● Volunteer and/or work experience with driving 15 passenger vans

Please Note: The position requires you to work during all Training and Program session dates as follows:

Studio Justice Program Session Dates:

Root n Threads Tours

● Textile Hive: May 9th, 2026 / 10:45am - 1:00pm (hours /dates may vary)

● Old Town: May 2nd, 2026/ 10:45am - 1:00pm (hours /dates may vary)

Studio Justice Tours

● Place Architecture: March 20, 2026 / 11: 00am - 1:00pm (hours /dates may vary)

● Albina Waterfront: July 24, 2026 / 11: 00am - 1:00pm (hours /dates may vary)

● PAE building: March 8th, 2026 / 11: 00am - 1:00pm (hours /dates may vary)

● Port of Portland: July 24, 2026 / 11: 00am - 1:00pm (hours /dates may vary)

ELSO Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the diverse communities we serve.

Work remote temporarily due to COVID-19.