About Sauvie Island Center: Since our founding in 2005, more than 20,000 elementary school students and community members have participated in programming at the Center’s home on Sauvie Island. The majority of programming is offered at no or low cost to under-resourced individuals, and children/families living in neighborhoods served by Title 1 elementary schools.
Our hands-on, educational programs include educational field trips and camps for elementary school students and service learning projects for BIPOC partners. Activities take place in our teaching garden, which includes a sensory garden, native hedgerow and (vegetable) Grow Lunch Garden.
The Sauvie Island Center is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, and those we serve. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
SPRING INTERNSHIPS
Help us lead field trips for elementary students in the Portland Metro Area. Help them discover the natural world and the beauty in our garden! You will be in charge of one, 50 minute lesson, for groups of 8-12 students.
April-June
Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:45am-2:00pm
Possible additional days for training
Stipend
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Open to college students, and recent graduates interested in teaching youth about food, farming, and ecology.
Must enjoy working with children!
Ability to work outdoors, in variable climatic conditions, lifting, digging, using hand tools.
Positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
Background in outdoor education and/or organic gardening / farming practices preferred.
Must be able to pass a background check.
If you are interested and think you are a good fit, you are encouraged to apply.
FARM INTERNS RECEIVE:
Experience teaching outdoor education programs with children
Knowledge of educational pedagogies
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecosystems
Knowledge of organic farming practices in the Pacific Northwest
College credit (you must arrange)
TO APPLY:
Submit a brief cover letter and resume with three references. Cover letters should address why you are interested in outdoor/agricultural education and your availability during the aforementioned program times. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send all application materials to: Program Manager, Helen Dixon, helen@sauvieislandcenter.org, or call 503-341-8627.
The Sauvie Island Center is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, and those we serve. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS
Help us lead Summer camp for elementary students in the Portland Metro Area. Help them discover the natural world and the beauty in our garden! You will co-lead groups of 8-12 campers.
July 1st – August 5th, no work on July 4th and 5th
Mondays through Fridays, 8:00am-3:30pm
Inclduing three days of paid training
Hourly wage
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to teaching children, environmental education, and sustainable agriculture.
Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ages.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
The ability to work outdoors in a farm setting (susceptible to hot temperatures) , lift up to 50 pounds, dig, and use hand tools. ∙
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Desired Qualifications
Comfortable in natural settings
Enjoys gardening, has knowledge of native plants and natural resources
6 months experience as an environmental educator, preferably in farm or garden education.
2 years of college education or relevant experience.
First Aid / CPR certification
If you are interested and think you are a good fit, you are encouraged to apply.
CAMP COUNSELORS RECEIVE:
Experience teaching outdoor education programs with children
Knowledge of educational pedagogies
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecosystems
Knowledge of organic farming practices in the Pacific Northwest
College credit (you must arrange)
TO APPLY:
Submit a brief cover letter and resume with three references. Cover letters should address why you are interested in outdoor/agricultural education and your availability during the aforementioned program times. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send all application materials to: Program Manager, Helen Dixon, helen@sauvieislandcenter.org, or call 503-341-8627.