Assistant Camp Director

Initial Posting Date

06/08/2026

Application Deadline

06/29/2026

Agency

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range

$5,907 - $9,143

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Assistant Camp Director

Oregon Youth Authority

Assistant Camp Director - Youth Facility Supervisor 2

Florence, Oregon - CAMP FLORENCE YOUTH TRANSITION PROGRAM

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a collaborative and motivated Youth Facility Supervisor 2 – Assistant Camp Director for the Camp Florence Youth Transitional Facility. This position assists the Camp Director in overseeing daily operations of a 24/7 residential transition program focused on accountability, rehabilitation, and positive youth development. Responsibilities include supervising and developing staff, participating in recruitment and hiring processes, conducting performance evaluations, training and coaching employees, developing work schedules, assigning duties, and addressing performance concerns through progressive discipline and developmental work plans.

This position also supports youth programming by supervising youth participating in college and work-study programs, assisting with treatment planning, overseeing facility operations and maintenance, inspecting facilities and equipment, coordinating needed repairs, and serving as a member of the facility management team and Officer of the Day as needed.

We are seeking candidates with experience working within youth-serving systems and knowledge of 24/7 operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong commitment to organizational values, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experience directly supervising employees in a professional setting, building collaborative relationships, and fostering a supportive and accountable work environment is highly valued. OYA encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences who are committed to creating positive outcomes for youth, staff, and communities.

Key Responsibilities For This Role Include

• The Camp Counselor, Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director work as a team in parole recommendations, and in the absence of the Camp Director may make parole decisions regarding youth.
• Participate in monthly case reviews regarding current treatment programs and individual youth progress.
• Supervise the Group Life Coordinator staff, food services staff and part-time staff in the daily operations of the camp, ensuring all agency department and camp policies are followed.
• Works on the unit with the youth and staff on a daily basis providing direction in daily activities and treatment programs.
• Maintains the safety, security and well-being of youth, co-workers and the facility, controls behavior of youth assigned to the work area or in close proximity facility wide.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four Years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR one year of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Special Qualifications

• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Experience working within youth-serving systems or programs supporting adolescent development and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of and experience working in a 24/7 operational environment with shifting priorities and staffing needs.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, dependability, and commitment to organizational values and ethical practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a respectful and supportive workplace culture.
• Experience providing direct supervision, leadership, and performance management of employees in a professional setting.

How To Apply

• RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED: In your cover letter, please describe your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA of the position and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Limit your cover letter to no more than 2 pages and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility.
• Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived, volunteer, and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and any/all desired attributes. Include in your resume dates of employment and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each position.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a resume or cover letter as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.

Additional Information

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.
• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. For more information on pay equity, click here.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• This position is part of the state's management team.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

Tentative IN-PERSON Interviews

• First Round Interviews: July 8, 2026
• Second Round Interviews: July 15, 2026

Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our OYA Career Chat Sessions on Wednesday, June 17 between 11am-11:30am PST. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!

Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats!

About OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity,

OYA wants to hear from you

! People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?

OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

Discover more about working in Oregon state government by clicking here .

Additional Information

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All OYA employees are required to submit to a two-step TB test to establish a TB free "base line." If offered employment and you accept, OYA will offer you the TB testing, and if you refuse, OYA will require the necessary documentation from your personal health care provider as a condition of employment.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

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