Internal Initiatives: Our Compass in this Work

We are committed to professionalizing outdoor education careers and providing sustainable, livable jobs in this field. Our goal is to retain a strong, diverse team who enjoy their jobs and feel aligned in living our values and principles.

We do this by: 

  • Implementing equitable hiring practices, training, and ongoing support. 

  • Offering competitive, equitable pay and benefits. 

  • Maintaining a sustainable workload with regular check-ins. 

  • Creating an intentionally supportive, welcoming work culture with group agreements, shared food, teambuilding, story-telling, and space for feedback, reflection, and growth.

  • Recruiting people who reflect school communities. 

  • Maintaining transparency with all staff as we work toward justice and organizational goals.

  • Providing frequent opportunities for professional development.

Learn more about employment at Grow Portland here