Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Location: Portland, Oregon Employment Type: Contract position

Compensation: Competitive $25.50 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule: Part-time up to 16 hours per week Duration: Through June 2026

About ELSO Inc.: ELSO (Experience Life Science Outdoors) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth of color through environmental education, community engagement, and justice-centered programming. Our Studio Justice program invites young people to imagine and design future communities rooted in equity, sustainability, and creativity.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Cohort Engagement Instructor (CE Instructor) to support the Oregon-based Studio Justice cohort. This role is ideal for someone who excels in communication, coordination, and youth engagement, and who is passionate about creating inclusive, affirming spaces for young people.

Key Responsibilities:

Support internal and external communications with cohort participants, parents, guest speakers, panelists, and team members

Coordinate logistics for guest professionals and visitors

Lead and support 8-9 week cohort engagement activities for 15–18 youth (ages 14–20)

Cultivate a positive and affirming culture that encourages creativity and community visioning

Teach and model Studio Justice program values, including restorative justice practices

Work under the guidance of the Lead Instructor and Program Administrator

Qualifications:

High School Graduate, or GED completion

Experience designing and implementing curriculum and programing for youth ages 14 – 20

Strong communication and organizational skills

Experience working with youth in educational or community settings

Ability to manage multiple relationships and logistics with professionalism

Familiarity with restorative justice and youth development principles

Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, Google applications such as gmail, drive, docs, sheets, slides, forms, etc.

Presentation and instructional software such as Miro and Sketchup

Must be able to pass a background check as required by the Oregon Department of Education for positions working directly with youth and have a clean driving record in the previous year

Commitment to ELSO’s mission and values, including diversity, inclusion, and environmental justice

ELSO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing an organization that irreflective of the diverse communities we serve. Camp ELSO does not discriminate on the basis of race, class creed, gender, gender expression, religion, sex, nationality, or ability.

Work remote temporarily due to COVID-19.