Pool Sou Native Youth Program

Sou Native Youth Program – Summer Camp & Native Youth Events

Sou Native Youth Program – Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
• Salary: $15.50 - $40.00 per hour
• Category:
Child Care and Youth Programs;
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services

Date application must be received for priority consideration by:
March 20, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date:
May 15, 2026

Job Family Group:
Administrative and Professional
• Division/Department:
Outreach and Engagement
• FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
• Appointment Basis:
Temporary/Short-Term
• Time Type:
Part-Time
• Benefits Eligible:
No
• Renewable/Non-renewable:
Non-renewable/Limited Duration
• Driver License required:
Yes
• Criminal Background Check required:
Yes
• Lead Work/

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Maybe depending upon position
• Remote Work Type:
On-campus
• Worker Status:
Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

All staff, with the exception of Instructors, are required to reside in on-campus dormitories for the duration of camp and sleep in their assigned rooms each night.

Summer Camp and other Native Youth Events held throughout the year. Positions will vary.

The role of Konaway Elder is that of support for Native students as they explore their relationships with one another, and develop into a community of Native Youth at Konaway camp. Youth during Konaway are challenged to think about who they are now, and what they dream for their futures, and have an opportunity to dive deep into an exploration of identity, and their own Native cultures.

Elders support the growth and development of all Konaway youth regardless of where they are in their personal journey. Konaway Elders also provide support for staff members who are supervising students, and organizing classes, workshops, and other events during the week of camp.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expertise and experience in working with Native students and communities.
• Experience working with middle and high school students.
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and ability to problem-solve quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to support needs of student participants.
• Able to make fulltime commitment during KONAWAY.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching or mentoring Native Youth.

Duties

• (80%) Support the work of the Konaway Leadership team.
• (80%) Lead or participate in events as required for Long House Nights.
• (80%) Provide support as needed to students and staff, as a mentor and counselor.
• (20%) Work with Konaway staff to support program logistics when possible.
• (20%) Attend staff training and have an awareness of protocols for emergency situations.

Head resident must be enthusiastic, enjoy working with youth, have leadership abilities and a strong sense of how to work as a team member. This position requires time management and organization skills, and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment. The Head Resident must model responsible behavior including punctuality, appropriate attire, focus on the task at hand, and conflict mediation.

People skills, ability to oversee college students and a strong work ethic are core components of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with Native youth, and middle and high school students.
• Experience leading teams using effective communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities and coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to proactively assess camp operations and anticipate potential needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic First Aid training.
• CPR training.
• Head residents must have at least one year of previous experience as a Konaway Nika Tillicum Senior Counselor.
• Head Residents should have completed at least two years of college and should be currently pursuing or have attained a college degree.

Duties

• (80%) Coordinate and equitably divide Head Resident duties between both Head Residents.
• (80%) Supervise Senior Counseling staff and act as a role model and…