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Do you enjoy being in the great outdoors? Can you relate well with children and teenagers? Are you interested in ecology and natural science? Do you like to teach?

If you answered yes to these questions, please consider applying to be on our staff. Working for Northwest Outdoor Science School can be a life-changing experience. As a staff member, you will positively influence the lives of hundreds of students. You will teach sixth graders about the ecology of the Pacific Northwest. You will help to develop the leadership and teaching skills of high school and college students. You will work with other enthusiastic, talented adults. 

We are now hiring staff members in the following roles for the 2023-24 school year. 

  • Program leaders
  • Field instructors
  • Equity and inclusion advocates
  • Registered nurses
  • Licensed practical nurses

View current positions and apply

Potential employees should also check out our program information page to learn about the kinds of activities we do, how our program is organized, mentoring high school and college students who volunteer as student leaders, and other staff duties and responsibilities.

Questions? Contact Principal Akari Jensen at akjensen@nwresd.k12.or.us.

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