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The Nutrition Services Food/Nutrition Educator is tasked with bridging the gap between the policy and application of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and at-risk afterschool portion of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), serving directly in schools and classrooms to ensure Federal, State, and local child nutrition program requirements are met while also providing educational experiences for students related to health, wellness, food literacy, sustainability, and nutrition. In close coordination with the Director and the building teams at MA Lynch Elementary and Tumalo Community schools, the position serves to help support goals and initiatives set forth in the District’s Local Wellness Program Policy, EFA.

Location: Bear Creek Elementary, Bend, OR

Status: Summer Seasonal: 20-30 hours/week

Schedule: June 16th – August 15th: Monday – Friday, exact hours will vary week to week but will be between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm.

Position Overview:

The SummerKids Behavior Support Coach is an integral part of the Leadership team at SummerKids. The Coach will be present at SummerKids every day to support staff with youth who have higher behavior needs. As a support, the Coach may spend time with specific youth as they go about their day (activities, small group time, etc), offer advice to the counselors about how to interact with the youth, and follow-up with the youth themselves about how they’re feeling at camp. The Coach will also facilitate time when staff can chat about youth behaviors they find particularly challenging in managing. At SummerKids, we provide weekly professional development sessions for staff; the Coach would work with the Camp Director to develop and lead a few behavior-focused sessions to help staff gain better skills in responding to behavior issues, including during staff training.

Camp Fire Central Oregon connects youth to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves by offering enriching, relationship-based out-of-school programs that support personal growth and life skill development.

Camp Fire is currently seeking a caring youth worker to join their Camp Fire Afterschool (CFA) program, which serves K–5th graders with engaging STEAM activities, outdoor play, social-emotional learning, and community-building. CFA operates after school at two sites with flexible scheduling options, while our No School Day Camps (NSDC) offer full-day themed experiences during school breaks. Additional opportunities include outreach events, teen programs, and summer employment with our SummerKids team. This part-time role involves supervising youth, leading activities, supporting social development, and contributing to a safe and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience or education in youth development, group management skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. First Aid/CPR certification is required or must be obtained. Pay ranges from $18.50–$20.50/hour, with benefits including sick time, paid professional development, and free programs for dependents. Apply now—applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Pay: Full time with Benefits: $80,000 to $90,000 yearly DOE.
Generous holiday/PTO schedule, QSHERA tax free healthcare reimbursement, Oregon Retirement Contribution.

Contact dhodiak@350deschutes.org with resume and cover letter

This is a full time Executive Director role at 350Deschutes. The lion’s share of this job involves raising the funds necessary to support the organization. ($170,000 to $200,000 yearly) Current funding sources are varied and include grants, individuals, conference sponsors, events, and contracts. The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, working with stakeholders to develop strategic plans that include programs and education, managing staff (currently 1 staff person), budgets, and representing the organization with stakeholders. This is a hybrid role based in Bend, OR, with the flexibility for most of the work from home.

Wilderness Inventory Lead Field Technician and Field Technician

Location: Bend, Oregon

Classification: Full-time, limited-duration, non-exempt

Duration: Approximately May to September 2025

Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is a conservation organization that represents more than 25,000 members and supporters dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert. ONDA is conducting an inventory of public lands in southeastern Oregon to identify “lands with wilderness characteristics” to support efforts to protect these areas. We are seeking one Lead Field Technician and one Field Technician.

The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance is hiring for multiple positions. Be part of a community-driven movement to transform Central Oregon’s food system. The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance is passionate about improving food security, supporting local farmers and ranchers, and ensuring that everyone has access to fresh, locally grown food. Their work happens on the ground, in direct response to the needs of the community, where they can create real change through collaboration, education, and advocacy.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that makes a tangible impact, check out these great jobs. Whether it’s strengthening connections between food producers and consumers, expanding food access programs, or supporting sustainable agriculture, your role at HDFFA will help build a healthier, more equitable food system for all.

Position Overview: Whole Earth Nature School seeks Coyote Outdoor School Lead Instructors to support youth development through mentored outdoor experiences. Join us in creating experiential and play-based nature programs. Support local youth and adults to develop curiosity, ecological understanding, and a deeper connection to self, community, and nature.

Compensation: $16-18/hour; Paid leave; CPR, & First Aid Training; Pro-deal discounts.

Apply by the priority deadline March 3, 2025, at https://forms.gle/XcFq8BgQ2qrpjjwM7

Position Overview:

Camp Fire Afterschool (CFA) is a flexible and fun option for families of youth in K-5th grade looking to balance after school care with enrichment opportunities and social-emotional skill development. Filled with time outdoors, fun challenges, STEAM activities, games and songs, CFA supports youth in exploring their sparks, practicing social skills, creating connections, building community, and gaining confidence.  The program typically hosts 40 youth with 3 counselors at 2 sites and runs directly after school until 5:30 pm 5 days a week.

The Coordinator will be responsible for general program management of the Camp Fire Afterschool program at all Bend sites, currently including Amity Elementary and Bend International School. They will work closely with the Program Manager to collect program quality data and to develop and expand upon our current school year offerings in the future. During summers, the CFA Coordinator will act as part of the leadership team for our SummerKids summer program also in Bend.

Compensation: Annual salary starting at $39,000 with a final offer depending on experience.

Schedule: Year-round, Full-time schedule based on an average of only 35 hours per week (fluctuates seasonally based upon the needs of the programs). Includes after school hours, and school holidays (Bend-La Pine Schools).

The Camp Facilitator is responsible for implementing kids camps, primarily on-site at the Museum. The majority of programming will be focused on elementary-aged children utilizing dynamic, hands-on activities. The Camp Facilitator will teach about the cultural and natural history of the High Desert, as well as STEAM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

The Museum hopes to hire a Camp Facilitator for the following dates and camps:

• Spring Break – March 24-28
• Summer Break – June 2 –13 (training), June 16 – August 29

Applicants do not need to be available for both sets of dates, but it is preferred.

Classification:                              Seasonal, hourly, full-time, non-exempt

Salary Range:                                $20.60/hour

Boundless Farmstead’s mission is to grow and cultivate healthy plants, animals, and community, and to form creative and sustainable practices by observing, listening, and studying. We care deeply about the environment, about our family, about our lasting impacts, about our underserved neighbors, and about our community as a whole. We hope to gather a team of people who are welcoming, open-minded, caring, and willing to put in the work (on the farm, in community, and with self).

Please read through our website and get acquainted with our farm and farm practices.

Description

• 32 to 40 hours a week. Schedule is four 8 to 10 hour days (depending on shoulder season vs peak season). This will be discussed in advance and in more detail during the interview.

• Must be available to work Monday through Thursday

• $17 per hour starting wage (DOE, raises given throughout the season if employee demonstrates proficiency)

• Employees are allowed and encouraged to take home all farm products including vegetables, fruit, eggs, ferments, etc.

• A bonus is typically given to employees who work the entire duration of the season. This is not promised, but is strived for.