Leadership, Public Transport, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching
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Position Information
Job Title Plunge Into Your Neighborhood Small Group Leader Department Moreau Center Terms and Hours August 17 - 21, 2026 Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage N/A 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 and 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, in addition to leading reflections throughout the course of the week and 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
- Being 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
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
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
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- Why are you interested in this position at the University of Portland?
(Open Ended Question)
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