Make a difference
in the life of
a child...
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Are you looking
for an opportunity to change the world? |
If
you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to
have a positive impact on the life of a child, we invite you
to
explore
what Camp Fire has to offer. Working for Camp Fire provides you
with opportunities every day to make a difference in children's
lives, grow professionally and turn your everyday job into
a career
that has
a lasting impact.
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| Camp
Fire offers you opportunities for... |
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Mastering youth development skills such as teaching, conflict management,
program delivery and more. |
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Professional
growth with advancement opportunities. |
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A
family-friendly workplace with a flexible schedule that works with your life. |
How
YOU Make A Difference:
Camp Fire staff provide children with the
opportunity to explore the world around them through the arts,
the outdoors,
games,
laughter and
especially through the life long friendships that develop through
Camp Fire.
"Working for Camp Fire is a great place to be, and
I know that I'm making a difference with what I do for
my job." -Camp Fire staff member |
| Management
& Administrative Positions (2) |
MANAGER
FOR FAIRBANKS PROGRAMS provides
leadership for program quality and growth, supervision
and guidance for staff. Develops collaborative relationships
with partner community agencies and facilitates advocacy
efforts in the local community that support Camp Fire's
mission to building caring, confident youth and future
leaders. Bachelor's
required, Master's level preferred. Successful
work experience in program administration in youth development,
education, child care or related field.
Download Job Descriiption
To apply, submit letter, resume and four references to humanresources@campfireak.org
MARKETING
AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE provides high level administrative
support for all areas of Camp Fire's Marketing and Development
functions. Includes primary responsibility for management of department's data and reporting; maintains effective relationships with donors, board members, volunteers, staff, community partners and general public. Coordinates
events and meetings; manages volunteer participation and
assists with development and publication of marketing and
informational materials for the agency.
Salary range: $34,886 - $40,550
Download Job Descriiption
To apply, submit letter and resume to Joanne Phillips, Director of Development, at jphillips@campfireak.org.. Phone calls are welcomed regarding this position.
Joanne Phillips: (907) 257-8819.
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| The
School Age Child Care Programs provide licensed before -and after-school child care for elementary youth in 28 elementary
schools in Anchorage and 3 in Fairbanks. The programs continue throughout the
summer, providing full-day programs in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Staff may choose
to work before school, after school, or both. |
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The Community Center Programs are year round
neighborhood-based after and/or before school programs. Staff
hours at all programs include set-up,
clean
up, planning,
and training time, which may occur outside of actual hours of
operation. There are 4 centers in Anchorage and 2 in Fairbanks. |
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We are currently interviewing for Site Director and Program
Staff positions in Anchorage and Fairbanks. If you would like
to be considered for one of these positions please complete
and
submit
an online
application. For more information please call 257-8815
or email humanresources@campfireak.org
Child Development Leader Opening are available in Anchorage, Eagle River and Fairbanks. This position is responsible for assisting in the supervision of Before and After School Programs as well as program development and enhancement.
Anchorage
Area Positions
Site
Director positions:
Fire Lake Elementary
Rogers Park Elementary
Program
Staff, CDL positions available in a variety of locations.
Fairbanks
Positions
Site
Director positions:
Birch Park Community Center
Spruce Park Community Center
Program
Staff, CDL positions available in a variety of locations.
Job Descriptions:
Site
Director
These positions are
management level
positions responsible for activity and program
development, data management, staff and environment development
and community relations. We are looking for candidates who
have previous
experience with youth development, supervision and program
delivery. Must be have or be willing to achieve 12 credit
hours in the youth development field and be 21 years or older.
Salary range is $14.03 - $15.78.
Program
Staff
Part-time, up to 30 hours per week. Staff may work before school only, after
school only, or both. Responsible for implementing the program with an assigned
group of children. Qualifications: Prefer high school/GED graduate, some
training or background in child/youth development, education or recreation.
Experience working with children. Must be 18 years of age or older. Starting
Salary: $10.26 per hour.
Child Development Leader
These positions are supporting management positions responsible for managing a quality program in the absence of the Site Director. We are looking for candidates who are seeking experience in an entry level management position in a youth development program. Must be have or be willing to achieve 12 credit hours in the youth development field and be 21 years or older. Salary range is $11.56 - $14.43.
Program Aide
Part-time positions for high school students. Training includes working with
children, program planning and management, and leadership skills. Qualifications:
16 - 18 years of age, demonstrated leadership and organizational ability,
prefer child development classes and some experience caring for children.
Starting Salary: $7.67 per hour.
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| 2010
Summer Outdoor Program Jobs |
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Summer
staff at Camp Kushtaka.
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Camp Fire offers seasonal
summer camp employment at Camp Kushtaka (resident camp on Kenai
Lake), Camp Si-La-Meo (day camp in Anchorage) or the Rural Alaska
Program (water safety/remote day camp). Through these outdoor
programs, children are provided with the support and opportunities
needed to become caring, confident youth and future leaders.
Community living, away from home in a recreational outdoor setting
provides a foundation for tremendous growth for campers and staff
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Camp
Kushtaka: Rustic and beautiful resident camp
located 100 miles south of Anchorage on the shores of Kenai
Lake in Cooper Landing. Summer positions are available in
all areas of camp from the kitchen to cabin counselors. All
positions include room and board and scheduled days off.
2010 Camp Dates: June 13 - July 26
2010 Staff Orientation: June 4 - 11
E-mail
Camp Kushtaka Director |
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Camp
Si-La-Meo: An outdoor
day camp program located on the scenic campus of Alaska
Pacific University in Anchorage. Summer positions include
Unit Leaders,
program instructors and counselors. 40+ hours per week
(8:30-4:30 plus weekly morning staff meeting).
2010 Camp Dates: May
24 to August 13
2010 Staff Orientation: May 17 - 22
E-mail
Camp Si-La-Meo Director
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Rural
Alaska Program brings camp to rural Alaska through
teams of staff who teach swimming skills and cold-water survival,
as well as other recreational activities, to Alaskan Native
youth. Rural staff travel to communities throughout the state
each summer. Only certified lifeguards are hired for these
positions.
2010 Program Dates: June 20 - August 13th
2010 Staff Orientation: June 4 - June 16th
E-mail
Rural Program Director |
Kitchen Manager/Cook: is
responsible for daily management of the camp kitchen and
supervision of two kitchen assistants. Duties include menu
planning, food ordering, inventory control, kitchen health
and sanitation and cooking nutritious and appealing foodsfor
campers and staff. Must have current CFPM certification.
Salary: $4,500
Kitchen
Assistants (2): are
responsible for the daily routines of running an effective food
service environment. Duties include dishwashing, cleaning and
sanitization of food service areas, assisting with food preparation
and helping unload, store and inventory supplies.
Salary: $2,300
Camp Nurse/EMT: is
responsible for the management of the camp
health plan, including reviewing camper
health histories, dispensing medications,
coordinating with camp staff and local
physicians to manage camper care, responding
to first aid needs at camp, and maintaining
the health facility and equipment in excellent
condition. Current RN certification for
the State of Alaska is required, as well
as first aid and CPR.
Salary: $4,000 - $6,000 DOE and Certification/Licensure.
Program Manager: is responsible for program scheduling,
assists in the supervision of camp staff and in the planning and presentation
of staff orientation, large group events and special programs including
planning and instructing the Counselor in Training program. This position
requires an applicant who has demonstrated skills in camp organization
and supervision, and is at least 21 years old. Current first aid and
CPR is required.
Salary: $3,500
Waterfront
Specialist: is responsible
for life guarding and instructing canoeing,
kayaking and swimming activities on Kenai
Lake. Duties include coordinating with
other camp staff to provide a variety of
camp activities including off site trips,
and assisting in the supervision and monitoring
of cabins and campers. This position requires
current Life Guard or Water Safety Instructor
certification as well as Small Craft certification
and previous experience supervising lakefront
and/or cold water activities. Applicant
must be 18 years of age or older. Current
first aid and CPR is required.
Salary: $2,500
Out of Camp Trips
Director: is
responsible for coordinating with camp staff
and counselors all out of camp trips schedules,
to provide additional camper supervision during
off site trips, for operating camp vehicles to
provide transportation to and from off site activities
and to make off site trips for supply purchasing
and in-town errands. Duties also include the
maintenance and record keeping of camp vehicles,
and the instruction and monitoring of proper
vehicle safety and assisting in the supervision
and monitoring of cabins and campers. Applicant
must have valid driver’s license, no major
moving violations on driving record, Wilderness
First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred, and
be at least 21 years of age. Current
first aid and CPR is required. Salary:
$3,500
Head
Counselors (2):are
responsible for the minute to minute supervision
of campers and for providing support to assigned
counselors. Duties include planning arts & crafts
and nature activities, cooperative games and
outdoor living skills. Counselors interact and
live with the campers in cabin groups, and are
responsible for helping campers with daily living
tasks, decision making, peaceful conflict resolution
and community living. This position requires
applicants who have demonstrated skills in working
with children, and are at least 19 years old. Current
first aid and CPR is required.
Salary: $2,500.
Counselor
(6): are responsible for the minute
to minute supervision of campers. Duties include
planning arts & crafts and nature activities,
cooperative games and outdoor living skills. Counselors
interact and live with the campers in cabin groups,
and are responsible for helping campers with daily
living tasks, decision making, peaceful conflict
resolution and community living. This position
requires applicants who have demonstrated skills
in working with children, and are at least 18 years
old. Current
first aid and CPR is required.
Salary: $2,300
Crafts
Instructor: is
responsible for planning and instructing arts & crafts,
drama and music activities for campers. Duties
include coordinating with camp staff in developing
program, maintaining program supplies and inventory,
and assisting with the supervision and monitoring
of campers and cabins, and participating in weekly
staff meetings. Applicants should have experience
working with children and in planning and teaching
the creative arts. Minimum age 18, current first
aid and CPR required.
Salary $2,300.
Nature/Outdoor
Living Skills Counselor: is responsible
for developing and teaching nature, outdoor education
and outdoor living skills activities. Duties include
coordinating with staff to develop camp programs,
maintaining supplies and inventory, assisting with
camper and cabin supervision and participating
in weekly staff meetings. Applicants should have
experience working with children and in planning
and instructing nature and OLS activities. Minimum
age 18, current first aid and CPR required.
Salary: $2,300
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Positions have been filled.
Unit Leaders: is
responsible for program scheduling, supervision of staff,
large group events and special programs including assisting
in the planning and implementing of staff orientation.
Duties include mentoring and evaluating staff, communications
and relations with families and the community and conducting
weekly staff meetings. Applicants must have experience
in camp organization and supervision, and be at least 21
years old.
Positions have been filled.
Position has been filled.
Aquatics Unit Leader: is
responsible for instructing and life guarding swimming lessons
at the Moseley Sport Center pool and canoeing and kayaking at
University Lake and maintaining program supplies and equipment.
Duties include supervising Waterfront Specialist and program
staff, coordinating with other camp staff to provide programming
and participating in weekly staff meetings. Applicant must have
current Life Guard or Water Safety Instructor and Small Watercraft
certification and experience supervising pool and lakefront aquatics
activities and be at least 21 years old.
Assistant Program Managers: are responsible for assisting in the day to day supervision of program and staff. Assistant Program Managers provide mentoring and guidance to staff and campers, and act in the role of counselor or program staff during absences. Applicant must be 21 years of age or older, and possess current CPR and First Aid certification. Salary: $6,427.00
Waterfront Specialist: provides instruction and supervision to campers during swim and boating lessons. The Waterfront Specialist assists the Program Manager in monitoring skill levels of campers and managing supplies and equipment. This position also provides supervision to campers during the pre-camp program and may also provide supervision to campers in the locker room. Minimum age of 18, and current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid required. Wage: $11.06 per hour
Lifeguard: This position provides look out support to the swim lesson and boating programs. Lifeguards coordinate with the Waterfront Specialist to provide supervision and program to campers during all aquatic activities. This position also provides supervision to campers during the pre-camp program. Minimum age 18. Current Life Guard, first aid and CPR certification required.. Wage $11.06 hour
Creative
Arts Counselor: is
responsible for planning and instructing
arts & crafts, drama and music activities
for campers. Duties include coordinating
with camp staff in developing program, maintaining
program supplies and inventory, and assisting
with camper supervision and participating
in weekly staff meetings. Applicants should
have experience working with children and
in planning and teaching the creative arts.
Minimum age 18, current first aid and CPR
required.
Wage: $11.06 hour
Nature/Outdoor Living Skills Counselor: is responsible
for developing and teaching nature, outdoor education and outdoor living
skills activities. Duties include coordinating with staff to develop
camp programs, maintaining supplies and inventory, assisting with camper
supervision and participating in weekly staff meetings. Applicants should
have experience working with children and in planning and instructing
nature and OLS activities. Minimum age 18, current first aid and CPR
required.
Wage: $11.06 hour
Out of Camp Trips Counselor: is responsible for coordinating with camp staff and counselors all out of camp trips schedules, to provide additional camper supervision during off site trips, for operating camp vehicles to provide transportation to and from off site activities, the maintenance and record keeping of camp vehicles, and the instruction and monitoring of proper vehicle safety. omit following text: Duties also include the planning and implementation of the Leadership Training Program, and the supervision of the LIT’s in camp. Applicant must have valid driver’s license, no major moving violations on driving record, and be at least 21 years of age.
Wage: $11.06 hour
Caterpillar Counselor (2): works
with campers ages 4-5, and is responsible for
the minute to minute supervision of campers.
Counselors are assigned groups of 6 campers,
and work with this group planning activities
such as indoor and outdoor games, crafts, nature
activities and quite story and rest time. Counselors
will assist campers in community building, to
practice peaceful conflict resolution skills
and in decision making. Counselors will be required
to participate in swim lessons, boating, and
all of the activities that are a part of the
Caterpillar program. Applicants must have previous
experience working with pre-school children.
Minimum age 18, current first aid and CPR certification
required.
Wage: $$11.06
hour
Trail Starter Counselor (6):works with
campers ages 6-7, and is responsible for the minute to minute supervision
of campers. Counselors are assigned groups of 8 campers, and work with
this group planning activities such as outdoor and cooperative games,
crafts, nature and outdoor living skills activities. Counselors will
assist campers in community building, to practice peaceful conflict resolution
skills and in decision making. Counselors will be required to participate
in daily swim lessons, boating, archery, and all of the activities that
are a part of the Trail Starter program. Applicants must have previous
experience working with School Age Children. Minimum age 18, current
first aid and CPR required.
Wage:
$11.06
hour
Trail Seeker Counselor (6): works
with campers ages 8-9, and is responsible for
the minute to minute supervision of campers.
Counselors are assigned groups of 8 campers,
and work with this group planning activities
such as crafts, nature, outdoor and group initiative
games, outdoor living skills and archery. Counselors
will assist campers in community building,
to practice peaceful conflict resolution skills
and in decision making. Counselors will be
required to participate in daily swim lessons,
canoeing, kayaking, and indoor rock climbing.
Applicants must have experience working with
School Age children. Minimum age 18, first
aid and CPR certification required.
Wage:
$11.06
hour
Outdoor Adventure Counselor (3): works
with children ages10-13, and is responsible for the minute to minute
supervision of campers. Counselors are assigned a group of 10 campers,
and work with this group planning activities such as crafts, nature,
outdoor and group initiative games, outdoor living skills, archery and
off site trips. Counselors will assist campers in community building,
to practice peaceful conflict resolution skills and in decision making.
Counselors will be required to participate in daily swim lessons, canoeing,
kayaking, indoor rock climbing and off site trips. Outdoor Adventure
Counselors also plan and implement special interest programming with
campers that include activities such as fine art, skate boarding, day
hiking, bike riding and other more skill based activities. Applicants
must have experience working with older School Age Children, and have
experience in one of the special interest program areas. Minimum age
18, current first aid and CPR required. Wage:
$11.06
hour
Before and After Camp Counselors (4): part
time positions working with all ages
of children at camp. Counselors provide
minute to minute supervision of children
participating in the before or after
camp program. Counselors plan and implement
less structured activities including
table games, outdoor games, and craft
projects. Counselors will assist parents
in checking campers into and out of
camp program, and will assist campers
in community building, to practice
peaceful conflict resolution skills
and in decision making. May be combined
with other part time positions to increase
hours. Applicants must have experience
working with children. Minimum age
18, first aid and CPR certification
required.. Before Camp Program Schedule
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. After Camp Program
Schedule 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wage:
$11.06
hour
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| 2010 Rural
Alaska Program |
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Located
in rural Alaska communities. Program Staff teams live in and
provide programs for children in the village. Staff teams typically
visit three to four villages over the summer. Most room and board
is provided through the summer.
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Rural Program Coordinator:: is responsible for assisting in the pre-season preparation of program, including community contact and relationship development, supply procurement, organization and shipping and assists in the planning and implementation of staff orientation. The Rural Program Coordinator will assist with the coordination of staff transportation between sessions, when necessary. This position is responsible for organizing the end of season close out, inventory and paperwork. This position will be based at Camp Kushtaka during the season, while staff are in communities assisting with the program management as required.
Salary: $6000 for 12+ week season, including room and board.
Program
Staff: Camp Fire hires 8-12 counselors
a summer that are responsible for planning and implementing
two week Day Camps in rural communities in Alaska. This
includes collaboration with your program team and supervision
of the children attending the program in all activities.
The rural program curriculum includes overnight campouts,
swimming in cold water, games and other activities. Specialized
skill in crafts, backpacking; nature studies etc. are a
plus. This position requires persons with current life
guarding certification (or strong enough swimming skills
to participate in a life guarding course). This position
requires persons who have demonstrated skills in working
with children, youth program planning, working with minimal
supervision, and who are at least 19 years old. This position
demands cross cultural sensitivity, teamwork and endurance,
but is one of the more unique staff positions we have to
offer.
Salary-- $3,000 for field staff, $3,200 for senior
staff.
Employment
in Camp
Fire’s
other summer programs may be possible after finishing the
rural program.
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| OUTDOOR
PROGRAM
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCESS |
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Complete
an Employment Application and
return it to the Camp Fire office. |
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Three
positive references are required for employment. You must distribute
the forms on the summer application to the individuals listed
on your application. |
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Upon
review of application, Camp Fire personnel may schedule an interview.
These are conducted by phone (for individuals living outside of Anchorage
or the Valley) and generally take about 45 minutes. You will be asked to
relate some stories about your experiences working with youth, and have
an opportunity to ask questions. |
OUTDOOR
PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT
REQUIREMENTS
If offered a position with Camp Fire USA
for summer programs, you will be required to submit the following
information
before you start employment: |
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COMPLETED
HEALTH HISTORY . You will be provided with a form to complete
that outlines your medical history. |
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COMMUNITY
CPR & STANDARD FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
You must bring copies of the certifications with you. |
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COPIES
OF ALL PERTINENT OTHER SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS. If you have training
in any safety, health or other certifications, bring copies of
them with you. |
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COMPLETED
INTERESTED PERSONS REPORT. You
will need to find the appropriate public safety department and
ask for a
report that provides information about your encounters with the
law. If you have information on the report, please contact us
immediately. Otherwise, please bring the report with you.
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