Environmental Education-YCC Youth Crew Member & NDC Teen Educator ; CSA , Age + Continuous

Do you love working outdoors? Are you passionate about plants, animals, and protecting the environment? Apply now for a summer job with Portland Parks & Recreation's Environmental Education team!!

This is an ongoing recruitment to fill positions in June. Applicants are encouraged to apply early! Eligible applicants will be contacted for interviews as early as March.

Here are the Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) and Nature Day Camp (NDC) jobs you can apply to on this application:

Job Type: Casual, Part-time. These are part-time jobs where you can work up to 1,400 hours in a year. Employees in these positions serve se jobs are called Community Service Aide I's by the City of Portland.

Benefits: These jobs are not eligible for benefits.

Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. We encourage all applicants to apply, and especially those who may speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, or Russian.

Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role.

Representation matters!

Work in nature completing restoration projects in Portland Parks natural Areas, community gardens, and trails.

Daily

Schedule:

During the summer work Tuesday - Friday, June 23 - August 7, 2026. 8:30am - 2:30pm. During the school year, you can sign up to work on Saturdays and on school holidays.

Work with children ages 5 – 12 in local parks, leading games, activities, and exploring nature. Help with After Care.

Daily

Schedule:

June 15 through August 18, 2026;
Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm, OR 9:30am - 5:30pm (if you help with After Care)

Contact Information:

Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.

Tran

The following qualifications are required for this position:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Speak one of the following languages:
  Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, or Russian.

How to Apply:

Click “APPLY” to submit your application online.

You need to answer the supplemental questions.

If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents.

Hiring Process:

Step 1:
Apply online starting on February 16 2026 - March 22, 2026.

Step 2:
We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.

Step 3:
If you qualify, you will be placed on a list of eligible candidates.

Step 4:
We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available. Interviews will happen in April.

Step 5:
Job offers will be made after interviews, in April and May.

Step 6:
The start date will be approximately June 15, 2026, for Nature Day Camp, and June 23, 2026 for Youth Conservation Crew, once all hiring conditions are met.

for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veterans Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Aff…Employer