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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Fir Acres (Don Waters)

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5420 Non Work Study, Fir Acres

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-03-02

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2026-04-01

JOB PURPOSE:

Fir Acres Writing Workshop seeks mature and dependable students who have an interest in creative writing for Resident Advisor positions. Applicants must have strong people skills, leadership abilities, a driver’s license, and the ability to pass Lewis & Clark’s driver’s clearance. RAs will live in the residence hall with participants, make sure students follow the rules of the program, check in with students in the mornings and evenings, and generally be on campus and available to help and advise young writers. In collaboration with the director, RAs will plan and lead field trips and plan and lead nightly events. RAs receive room and board for two-weeks and write (and work) alongside a dynamic faculty and a community of writers.
 

At the Fir Acres Writing Workshop, sixty high school students from across the country come together for two weeks to write and join a community of writers on the beautiful, wooded campus of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. In daily Workshops, participants study great writing and produce their own under the guidance of thoughtful, published faculty. At night, participants gather to socialize, meet and hear from distinguished visiting writers, and work on their own poetry, fiction, and creative prose. Our mission is to provide a high-caliber, pre-collegiate, creative educational experience to bright, inventive, and passionate high school students. Our program appeals to young writers and artistic students who are drawn to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the fun, hip mystique of Portland.

PREREQUISITES FOR ELIGIBILITY:

• Resume, uploaded

• Cover letter, uploaded

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applicants must have strong people skills, leadership abilities, a driver’s license, and the ability to pass Lewis & Clark’s driver’s clearance.

• RAs will live in the dorms with participants, make sure students follow the rules of the program, check in with students in the mornings and evenings, and generally be on campus and available to help and advise young writers.

• In collaboration with the director and Resident Director, RAs will plan and lead field trips and plan and lead nightly events.

• RAs receive room and board for two-weeks and write (and work) alongside a dynamic faculty and a community of writers.

RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS DIVERSITY:

• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.

SCHEDULE: 

• Fir Acres Writing Workshop runs from June 21-July 4, 2026. Resident Advisors will need to be on campus from June 19 - July 5, 2026, for training and debriefing purposes. Resident Advisors will work daily, including the middle weekend. Resident advisors work approximately 102 regular hours and 33 overtime hours during the two weeks.

RATE OF PAY:

• $16.30 per hour. Minimum wage likely to increase on July 1, 2026.

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

• No Work Study requirement

Career Competencies gained through this position include:

• Communication: Clearly and
  effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and
  non-verbal methods.
• Leadership: Motivate, guide, and
  support others to achieve a common goal.
• Teamwork: Collaborate
  effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to
  shared goals.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission.  We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.  The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies.  Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.

(https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance)

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.