CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED
Studio Justice – Lead Instructor
CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
About Camp ELSO, Inc.
Created in 2015 by two Black women, ELSO Inc. provides culturally relevant education and leadership development opportunities that invite Youth of Color to Experience Life Science Outdoors (ELSO).
Our mission is to teach and frame science and nature-based education through a lens that centers and elevates the stories, ways of knowing, individual needs, and lived experiences of Black and Brown communities.
ELSO seeks to reduce the achievement gap in STEAMED (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, Environment, Design) education and professions while creating a sense of belonging for Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the natural and built environments.
ELSO uses a multi‑cultural approach to STEAMED education that is rooted in environmental justice and cultural history.
We are demonstrating a model for STEAMED education led by People of Color.
ELSO’s Studio Justice (SJ) enables leadership and agency for youth ages 14‑20 to use design as a tool for racial, social, economic and sustainable justice.
SJ aims to expand our youth’s STEAMED career pathways to include the professions in the built environment while widening their exposure to green sector careers.
Through this vital opportunity, participants will learn about their personal STEAM and socio‑economic identities as well as be introduced, educated and mentored in designing public spaces, the power of place, and health equity for under‑resourced communities.
There are no student fees for Studio Justice program events.
Instead, we ensure participants receive a scholarship stipend as a just and direct response to historic barriers, constraints and lack of investment and resources that keep Black and Brown community from pursuing careers in the Architectural, Engineering, Construction, and Design (AECD) industry.
Position Overview: The Lead Instructor will report to the Program Director and act as the main facilitator of cohorts, create weekly cohort outlines, manage tasks, and work closely with the Cohort Engagement Instructor.
The Lead Instructor will cultivate a positive and affirming culture for participants to imagine and develop their ideas into projects.
Lead Instructors will lead 8‑9 weeks of cohorts consisting of 15‑18 young adults between the ages of 14‑20.
The Lead Instructors will work collaboratively with guest professionals.
In addition to supervising cohort participants, Lead Instructors are the primary adults responsible for Studio Justice participants’ safety and security.
With the supervision and guidance of the Program Director, Lead Instructors will teach and demonstrate Studio Justice program values, lead participants in restorative justice practice for conflict resolution.
ELSO temporary staff members and volunteers are responsible and positive role models who reflect the diversity of the cohort participants.
Essential Duties Cohort Development (40%)
Work with the Program Director to develop the program including syllabus, curriculum, community partnerships, participant recruitment, and public events.
Develop the cohort curriculum within the ELSO mission, vision, and program framework.
Plan weekly cohort curriculum, ensure weekly cohorts run according to outline.
Support the PD in identifying key industry and community leaders to be guest instructors.
Support onboarding and preparation of guest instructors and volunteers.
Prep weekly curriculum in advance of each session, confirm with PD.
Research and organize college tours and site visits.
Lead the organization and planning of Vital Voices, the final presentation occurring last week with a public audience.
Collect and manage student work, organize final presentations, start communication processes with possible panelists, communicate thoroughly with selected panelists.
Cohort Instruction (40%)
Act as main lead of cohort sessions with 15‑18 youth participants over 8‑9 weeks (Lead Instructor will receive support from the team).
Conduct team meetings with the SJ team.
Actively communicate with youth participants and receive feedback to continue to grow the cultural competency of the program.
Hold office hours once a week (1‑2 hours) on a fixed day for participants to log into as needed. Office hours are held on zoom.
Cohort Administration (20%)
Collaborate with the ELSO Communications Team to create and share cohort applications, keep track of process and documents, participate in the selection process, etc.
Collaborate with Cohort Engagement Instructor and facilitate application acceptance/decline process.
Take weekly attendance, reach out to participants who exceed the allowed number of absences.
Support the Program Director in working with communications team for any support needed.
Work alongside the Program Director to implement post‑program follow up including evaluation and meeting.
The ELSO Way
Serve as role model and mentor for cohort participants and volunteers.
Practice ELSO Community Agreements, follow behavioral management and safety protocols, assume responsibility for behavioral management of participants and problem‑solving issues as they arise using a Restorative Justice approach.
Ensure health and safety of participants (including emotional and physical well‑being) with practices such as listening, watching, reporting any safety or behavior issues that interfere with youth’s ability to participate fully in the program.
Teamwork
Positively represent ELSO Inc. and support the ongoing health and vitality of the organization.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies, etc.
Support maintenance of ELSO branding, supplies, office space, and administrative systems by understanding and following policies, processes, and procedures for supply organization, file storage and naming conventions, branding guidelines, communications logs, departmental budgets, purchase and reimbursement requests, etc.
Be friendly, accessible, and responsive to the public in all aspects of job duties, including communicating professionally and knowledgeably about ELSO Inc.’s mission, fundraising efforts, and programming.
Commit to following ELSO Inc.’s approach to problem‑solving both internally as well as with partners, contractors, volunteers, program participants, funders, donors, and the general public.
Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications
21+ High School Graduate, or GED complete, can be currently in college, with design experience.
Experience in learning, designing, and implementing curriculum and programming for youth ages 14‑20.
Volunteer and/or work experience with youth ages 14‑20 in an after school or classroom setting and/ or outdoor setting.
Experience working with culturally competent lessons and activities for Youth of Color from diverse backgrounds.
Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, Google applications such as gmail, drive, docs, sheets, slides, forms, etc., as well as presentation and instructional software such as Miro and $ketchup.
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) and have clean driving record for 1 year prior to application.
Preferred Qualifications
Passion and experience in guiding BIPOC youth through student‑driven learning experiences.
Experience in design/construction industries including, but not limited to: architecture, engineering, landscape, development, planning, construction.
Familiarity with Justice & Design Frameworks including Critical Race Theory, Trauma Informed Care, Design as Protest, and Black Space Manifesto.
Benefits
Flexible Schedule
Intuitive Holiday Schedule
To Apply Send a resume and communication of interest (cover letter, email, and videos are accepted) to
evette@campelso.org .
ELSO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the diverse community.
Work remote temporarily due to COVID‑19.
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Flexible schedule
About Camp ELSO, Inc.
Created in 2015 by two Black women, ELSO Inc. provides culturally relevant education and leadership development opportunities that invite Youth of Color to Experience Life Science Outdoors (ELSO).
Our mission is to teach and frame science and nature-based education through a lens that centers and elevates the stories, ways of knowing, individual needs, and lived experiences of Black and Brown communities.
ELSO seeks to reduce the achievement gap in STEAMED (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, Environment, Design) education and professions while creating a sense of belonging for Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the natural and built environments.
ELSO uses a multi‑cultural approach to STEAMED education that is rooted in environmental justice and cultural history.
We are demonstrating a model for STEAMED education led by People of Color.
ELSO’s Studio Justice (SJ) enables leadership and agency for youth ages 14‑20 to use design as a tool for racial, social, economic and sustainable justice.
SJ aims to expand our youth’s STEAMED career pathways to include the professions in the built environment while widening their exposure to green sector careers.
Through this vital opportunity, participants will learn about their personal STEAM and socio‑economic identities as well as be introduced, educated and mentored in designing public spaces, the power of place, and health equity for under‑resourced communities.
There are no student fees for Studio Justice program events.
Instead, we ensure participants receive a scholarship stipend as a just and direct response to historic barriers, constraints and lack of investment and resources that keep Black and Brown community from pursuing careers in the Architectural, Engineering, Construction, and Design (AECD) industry.
Position Overview: The Lead Instructor will report to the Program Director and act as the main facilitator of cohorts, create weekly cohort outlines, manage tasks, and work closely with the Cohort Engagement Instructor.
The Lead Instructor will cultivate a positive and affirming culture for participants to imagine and develop their ideas into projects.
Lead Instructors will lead 8‑9 weeks of cohorts consisting of 15‑18 young adults between the ages of 14‑20.
The Lead Instructors will work collaboratively with guest professionals.
In addition to supervising cohort participants, Lead Instructors are the primary adults responsible for Studio Justice participants’ safety and security.
With the supervision and guidance of the Program Director, Lead Instructors will teach and demonstrate Studio Justice program values, lead participants in restorative justice practice for conflict resolution.
ELSO temporary staff members and volunteers are responsible and positive role models who reflect the diversity of the cohort participants.
Essential Duties Cohort Development (40%)
Work with the Program Director to develop the program including syllabus, curriculum, community partnerships, participant recruitment, and public events.
Develop the cohort curriculum within the ELSO mission, vision, and program framework.
Plan weekly cohort curriculum, ensure weekly cohorts run according to outline.
Support the PD in identifying key industry and community leaders to be guest instructors.
Support onboarding and preparation of guest instructors and volunteers.
Prep weekly curriculum in advance of each session, confirm with PD.
Research and organize college tours and site visits.
Lead the organization and planning of Vital Voices, the final presentation occurring last week with a public audience.
Collect and manage student work, organize final presentations, start communication processes with possible panelists, communicate thoroughly with selected panelists.
Cohort Instruction (40%)
Act as main lead of cohort sessions with 15‑18 youth participants over 8‑9 weeks (Lead Instructor will receive support from the team).
Conduct team meetings with the SJ team.
Actively communicate with youth participants and receive feedback to continue to grow the cultural competency of the program.
Hold office hours once a week (1‑2 hours) on a fixed day for participants to log into as needed. Office hours are held on zoom.
Cohort Administration (20%)
Collaborate with the ELSO Communications Team to create and share cohort applications, keep track of process and documents, participate in the selection process, etc.
Collaborate with Cohort Engagement Instructor and facilitate application acceptance/decline process.
Take weekly attendance, reach out to participants who exceed the allowed number of absences.
Support the Program Director in working with communications team for any support needed.
Work alongside the Program Director to implement post‑program follow up including evaluation and meeting.
The ELSO Way
Serve as role model and mentor for cohort participants and volunteers.
Practice ELSO Community Agreements, follow behavioral management and safety protocols, assume responsibility for behavioral management of participants and problem‑solving issues as they arise using a Restorative Justice approach.
Ensure health and safety of participants (including emotional and physical well‑being) with practices such as listening, watching, reporting any safety or behavior issues that interfere with youth’s ability to participate fully in the program.
Teamwork
Positively represent ELSO Inc. and support the ongoing health and vitality of the organization.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies, etc.
Support maintenance of ELSO branding, supplies, office space, and administrative systems by understanding and following policies, processes, and procedures for supply organization, file storage and naming conventions, branding guidelines, communications logs, departmental budgets, purchase and reimbursement requests, etc.
Be friendly, accessible, and responsive to the public in all aspects of job duties, including communicating professionally and knowledgeably about ELSO Inc.’s mission, fundraising efforts, and programming.
Commit to following ELSO Inc.’s approach to problem‑solving both internally as well as with partners, contractors, volunteers, program participants, funders, donors, and the general public.
Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications
21+ High School Graduate, or GED complete, can be currently in college, with design experience.
Experience in learning, designing, and implementing curriculum and programming for youth ages 14‑20.
Volunteer and/or work experience with youth ages 14‑20 in an after school or classroom setting and/ or outdoor setting.
Experience working with culturally competent lessons and activities for Youth of Color from diverse backgrounds.
Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, Google applications such as gmail, drive, docs, sheets, slides, forms, etc., as well as presentation and instructional software such as Miro and $ketchup.
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) and have clean driving record for 1 year prior to application.
Preferred Qualifications
Passion and experience in guiding BIPOC youth through student‑driven learning experiences.
Experience in design/construction industries including, but not limited to: architecture, engineering, landscape, development, planning, construction.
Familiarity with Justice & Design Frameworks including Critical Race Theory, Trauma Informed Care, Design as Protest, and Black Space Manifesto.
Benefits
Flexible Schedule
Intuitive Holiday Schedule
To Apply Send a resume and communication of interest (cover letter, email, and videos are accepted) to
evette@campelso.org .
ELSO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the diverse community.
Work remote temporarily due to COVID‑19.
CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED
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