What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Education Supervisor (Supervisor I - E) position at City of Portland, OR?
Salary : $97,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually
Location : Rice School, OR
Job Type : Regular
Job Number : 2025-00231
Bureau : Portland Parks & Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment : Full-Time
Typical Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 : 30 pm, alternate schedule may be available after probation.
Work Location : Rice School 6433 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97213
Application Material : Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary :
Portland Parks & Recreation's (PP&R) Environmental Education program offers programs in our city's parks and natural areas to connect Portlanders to nature all year long. Programs include summer nature camps, youth classes, school field trips, guided nature walks, youth employment programs, volunteer stewardship and special events that focus on connection to nature. The voter-approved 2020 Parks Operating Levy stated that PP&R would expand access to nature. Our Environmental Education program has grown and expanded to help meet this goal.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the Environmental Education program celebrates diversity. We are working to build an anti-racist workplace and believe that diverse perspectives are critical to our success. PP&R encourages applications from people with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of community members with diverse racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender-identity and socio-economic backgrounds.
This position will lead teams that get youth out into nature and provides outdoor work experiences for young adults. PP&R Environmental Education staff plan, organize, coordinate, lead, and evaluate nature educational programs for youth and young adults. They introduce youth to nature; help provide racial and cultural diversity to the natural resources field and increase stewardship in our region.
The Supervisor position will be responsible for the operations of the entire Environmental Education work unit and provide daily support and guidance to the team of permanent and casual staff. This position will support the various programs such as Youth Conservation Crew, Teen Nature team, Summer Nature Day Camp, Ladybug Walks, school field trips and natural area stewardship. The Supervisor will also work to guide the program's growth with a sustainable and equitable approach.
What you'll get to do :
- Recruit , hire, train, schedule, assign work to, and supervise staff, including casual / seasonal employees.
- Create a welcoming workplace for people of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
- Build a workplace culture that prioritizes racial equity; promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
- Assist in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Environmental Education programs and projects.
- Lead and support the Environmental Education department, including a year-round team of approximately 10 - 15 Community Service Aides and 4 Botanic Specialist II's and oversight of approximately 100 - 115 summer Casual staff members. Team development includes creating team building opportunities for staff, and leading productive and engaging team meetings.
- Support nature education activities for middle and high school students and young adults, from the office and in the field. Programs include science and nature education, community building, stewardship, outdoor recreation, skill building and workforce development in various natural areas and parks across Portland.
- Oversee summer nature camps and school year nature classes for youth / families. Logistics include emergency plans, standard operating procedures, staff training, and registration. Programs include nature-based activities for over 2,000 children ages 0-16 across Portland.
- Assist in the development, monitoring & reporting of the unit's budget, including revenue forecasts and cost analysis of programs and projects.
- Build ties to diverse community-based organizations and other partners to increase access to nature for Portlanders of all ages and backgrounds.
- Create standard practices, policies, safety guidelines and procedures for day-to-day operations of the unit, programs, projects, or tasks; establish goals and direction and communicate expectations to staff.
- Conduct oversight of performance requirements and personal development targets for staff; provide coaching for performance; evaluate performance, conduct performance reviews & discipline.
About the Bureau :
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee, and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R's ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
February 25, 2025
12 : 00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID : 858 9094 1559
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Contact Information :
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position :
Although not required, you may have one or more of these desirable skills / degrees / experience :
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The Recruitment Process
STEP 1 : Apply online between February 17 - March 10, 2025
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Step 2 : Minimum Qualification Evaluation : Week of March 10, 2025
Step 3 : Establishment of Eligible List : Week of March 17, 2025
Step 4 : Selection (Interview) : April
Step 5 : Offer of Employment
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A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
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Salary : $97,510 - $126,693
