Plunge Into Your Neighborhood Small Group Leader

Position Details

Position Information

• Job Title: Plunge Into Your Neighborhood Small Group Leader
• Department: Moreau Center
• Terms and Hours: August 17 - 21, 2025
• Job Category: Student Employment
• Hourly Wage: NA

Job Summary As a member of the PIYN Experience, leaders will work with a small group of incoming first-year and transfer students during the Plunge. Leaders will participate in a two-day leadership training workshop prior to The Plunge. During the Plunge, leaders will:

• Facilitate small group activities
• Travel with their groups to partner agencies
• Volunteer with their small group
• Support behind-the-scenes organization as needed

Core Duties

• Attend and actively participate in leader training prior to PIYN.
• Full overnight attendance with PIYN Participants for the duration of the Plunge.
• Location TBD.
• Lead a small group of first-year or transfer students for the duration of the Plunge. This includes:
• Spending time with the students
• Leading reflections throughout the course of the week
• Engaging students in justice issues and local community engagement opportunities
• Travel with your small group on public transportation as needed.
• If needed, transport your students with Moreau Center vehicles.
• Be present to assist with any additional needs during the plunge as they arise.
• Write a thank-you card to each member of your small group. (Moreau Center will provide the thank you cards).
• Follow up by phone, e-mail, or text with each member of your small group no more than 7 days following the Plunge.
• Be available post-plunge for debrief or evaluation.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Note: Leaders will need to be available for training the prior to the start of the PIYN. Note that students who have additional non-Moreau Center leadership training or orientation leader training during the days prior to the Plunge and the week before UP orientation may have a scheduling conflict.

Minimum Qualifications

• Responsible and dependable
• Personable, welcoming, and hospitable
• Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative
• Willingness to put in long hours during a fast-paced week of programming
• Demonstrated commitment to volunteering
• Demonstrated interest in issues of social justice

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience
• Experience as a camp counselor, youth leader, or orientation leader, or something similar
• Commitment to engaging Moreau Center Core Commitments throughout the PIYN Experience

Physical Requirements NA

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: SE970-2023
• Number of Vacancies: 7
• Estimated Start Date: 08/15/2026
• Open Date: 03/02/2026
• Close Date: 06/19/2026

Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
• Why are you interested in this position at the University of Portland? (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter