Camp Habitat Assistant Director

Camp Habitat is a nature education and ecology day camp for youth ages 4-11. There are five (5) camp sessions that run in June and July. The Camp Habitat Assistant Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day camp operations and supervise camp staff. This position reports directly to the Camp Habitat Director.

Duties:

Prepare for the Camp season

• Recruit campers through social media, posting fliers, and tabling at events
• Organize and manage Camp Habitat equipment and supplies
• Oversee Camp set-up and tear-down

Assisting with the Oversight & Management of the Camp Habitat summer day camps

• Help with the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of camp instructors, counselors, guest speakers, and volunteers
• Oversee the development of daily lesson plans and learning experiences for camp
• Update curriculum with new and/or improved learning experiences and activities
• Assist with administrative duties as necessary
• Assist with the overall logistics of Camp operations

On-site preparation and presence

• Assure a safe environment for all children and staff
• Camp set up and take down
• Work as a substitute instructor or counselor as needed
• Attend and participate in staff meetings

Other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Executive Director of Friends of Creamer’s Field.

Professional Qualifications:

• A minimum of 60 credit hours in education, natural sciences, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills, flexible, able to multitask
• Experience with children, ages 4-11
• Certification in CPR/First Aid (preferred)

Employment Details:

• Approximate Employment dates (May through mid-August) – initial time period will be part-time
• Full-time hours start June 1, 2025 and run through mid-August
• Must be on-site starting June 1, 2025
• $18-$20/hour depending on experience
• No health insurance, and no paid sick or vacation leave
• Payroll is completed on a semi-monthly basis

To Apply:

To be considered in the first review, please submit ALL the following documents by 11:59 p.m. (AKST) on Wednesday, January 31, 2025

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three professional references with complete contact information (name, phone number, email)

In your cover letter, please address the knowledge, skills, and abilities that would make you a strong candidate for Camp Habitat. The resume and cover letter should be no more than two pages each. Application materials should be sent to Lauren@friendsofcreamersfield.org with the subject line: Camp Habitat Assistant Director_Last Name_First Name.

All attachments must be sent in a pdf format.

For specific information about the position please contact: Lauren Puleo, Youth Education & Research Coordinator (FOCF); Email: Lauren@friendsofcreamersfield.org; Phone: (907) 888-7304

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Ability to Commute:

• Fairbanks, AK (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairbanks, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20