On Track OHSU! - Student Worker

 $16.30/hour

Application must be submitted on OHSU Website. Applications submitted only through Handshake will not be considered.  This is a year-round in-person position located in Portland, OR.

On Track OHSU! is a health science equity pathway program for middle through high school students. This student worker will be responsible for assisting the Middle School Coordinator with middle school outreach activities at several middle schools in North and Northeast Portland, Parkrose, and Woodburn, OR. Outreach activities are generally held six days per month with an approximate 4-8 hour commitment (8am-4pm) on each of those days. Primary Duties include:

1. Lead classroom of middle school students through pre-developed science-based activity.
2. Monitor high school student volunteers as they work with middle school students.
3. Communicate clearly with all parties, including middle school students, teachers, administrators, office staff, and OHSU staff.
4. Work with Middle School Program Coordinator to prepare for these events, including organization of materials and event logistics.

Required:

• Clearly indicate on your resume and/or application that you are a student enrolled in:
  • Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours), OR
  • Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours)
• Experience working with youth
• Willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model
• Demonstrated record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance
• Reliable method of travel to North Portland, Parkrose, and Woodburn school sites and to Marquam Hill office (we offer milage reimbursement)
• Ability to lead middle school youth through activities
• Willingness to direct and manage a classroom of students
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software, especially PowerPoint
• Confidence communicating with OHSU staff, teachers, office staff, and administrators

Preferred:

• Enrolled in School of Education coursework OR STEM coursework with a strong interest in working with youth in a classroom
• Past or present participation in a diversity program or group
• Experience leading middle school age youth through activities
• Demonstrated experience working within school systems

Additional Details:

• Employees will facilitate in person lessons in Woodburn, North/Northeast Portland and Parkrose schools, and help organize materials in the On Track office, located on OHSU’s Marquam Hill campus in Portland, OR.
• We are looking for someone available two days per week (M-F) who can commit to at least six hours per day during regular work hours. 12-15 hours a week.
• Reliable access to a car as position will require travel to OHSU campus and middle schools in N/NE Portland, Parkrose and Woodburn.