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Samaritan Health Services

OB Laborist

Lebanon, OR

Physicians and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor beauty found around the friendly ... From the Independence Day Star Spangled Celebration and the Strawberry Festival in the summer to ...

Samaritan Health Services

OB Laborist

Lebanon, OR · On-site

Physicians and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor beauty found around the friendly ... From the Independence Day Star Spangled Celebration and the Strawberry Festival in the summer to ...

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How much do summer outdoor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer outdoor in Springfield, OR is $18.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.93 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Summer Outdoor position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Summer Outdoor position, you typically need physical stamina, a basic understanding of outdoor safety, and the ability to follow instructions, with related experience or training in outdoor work being beneficial. Familiarity with tools and equipment such as lawn mowers, gardening tools, or recreational gear, as well as certifications like CPR/first aid, may be required depending on the specific role. Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication skills help employees stand out in seasonal outdoor roles. These competencies are important to ensure safety, efficiency, and a positive work atmosphere during demanding outdoor tasks.

What kind of work environment can I expect in a Summer Outdoor position?

Summer Outdoor jobs typically involve working outside in a variety of weather conditions, often as part of a small, close-knit team. Depending on the specific role, your responsibilities might include groundskeeping, landscaping, outdoor recreation leadership, or event setup and breakdown. You'll need to be comfortable with physical work, staying hydrated, and regularly using safety equipment. Team members frequently collaborate and communicate to efficiently complete tasks, making strong cooperation skills essential. This role offers the chance to build outdoor experience, develop new practical skills, and potentially advance into supervisory or specialized positions in seasonal operations.

What is a Summer Outdoor job?

A Summer Outdoor job typically involves seasonal work in an outdoor setting, such as parks, camps, resorts, or landscaping. These roles may include activities like guiding tours, maintaining outdoor spaces, assisting with events, or working in recreational programs. They are great for individuals who enjoy working outside, staying active, and engaging with people. Many Summer Outdoor jobs require physical stamina and teamwork.

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Infographic showing various Summer Outdoor job openings in Springfield, OR as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,711 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

Oregon Outdoor School Team Instructor Fall Season

Coyle Outside LLC

Springfield, OR • On-site

$29 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Competitive salary

Sept -Nov with potential to return for Mar - Nov (including Summer Programming).  
https://www.coyleoutside.com/join-our-team
This position is for:
  • Flexible and internally motivated individuals with strong work ethic
  • Available for seasonal work 
  • Individuals interested in approaching work with youth through Character Development
  • Those with the ability to work well in a team environment and support larger systems while performing creatively at individual assignments.
  • Candidates who are oriented toward service, making a difference, commitment and a capacity to make sacrifices for a greater cause.  We consider it truly a privilege to do this particular work that the state and Oregon state voters founded.
Requirements:
  • 1+ year experience teaching outdoor skills OR
  • 1+ year experience conventional teaching with personal/other significant related outdoor skills experience
Coyle Outside is a 'Mobile' Provider for Outdoor School programs in the state of Oregon. These 3–5-day programs have us providing outdoor experiential education to public school students throughout Oregon.  This position is both for candidates who are based near/in the Benton County Oregon area who can work locally OR also have the ability to travel. Fall 2026 Programs are predominately non-residential (multiple day-based field trip style - hours are typically 7:30 am - 3:30 pm).
Team members commute to or drive to and camp at program sites (typically amazing outdoor parks or camps) the day prior to program start to scout and prep the site and set up our lodging/camp with the ODS team.  Programming involves Inquiry based teaching of outdoor skills lessons that we specialize in including Chemistry thru Fire Building, Habitat thru Shelter Building, Botany/Flora thru Foraging, Geography thru Navigation/Orienteering, Fauna thru Tracking, Woody Plants thru Wood craft, Fishing, Archery, Physics thru Traps, Naturalist Study through Observation/Interpretation etc.  Other duties include physical set up and break down of lesson sites, pre briefing and de briefing, coordination and support of other assignments and logistics support.
This seasonal position can likely be supplemented with Fall, Spring and Summer full-time work (inquire upon interview). There are one-week trainings that occur in Corvallis prior to each season. We have a strong team culture and commitment to our mission, which is "The Preservation and Restoration of Outdoor Childhood". 
The ideal candidate for this work 
  • has experience working in teams
  • shares our organization's culture and mission to prioritize childhood
  • experience/competency in 2 or more of the content areas we cover (foraging, fire, tracking, shelter, cordage/knots, knife work, traps, navigation etc.)
  • experience teaching and working outdoors
  • is healthy and fit and can work outdoors in poor weather for extended periods
  • positive and solution focused 
Most of our instructor team has life experience working in the outdoors and teaching/mentoring. Instructors are generally highly self-sufficient and comfortable problem solving unpredictable or unforeseen work events.