Camp Director

Duties:

Oversight & Management of the Camp Habitat summer day camps:

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 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
• In coordination with the FOCF staff, manage the registration process
• Respond to all registration inquiries promptly (phone and email)
• Update camp staff training manual and training schedule
• Communicate with all partner agencies (Northern Alaska Environmental Center, Alaska Department of Fish & Game)
• Organize and manage Camp Habitat equipment and supplies
   

On-site preparation and presence

• Assure a safe environment for all children and staff
• Oversee camp set up and take down

• Logistical support for camp staff

   

  Financial Responsibility

• Assist with raising funds for Summer Camps, including tabling at local events (in March and April)
• Process applications and disperse scholarship funds
• Prepare an end-of-the-year report

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
• Experience managing a team
• Experience developing curriculum and/or planning long-term events
• Strong organizational skills, flexible, able to multitask
• Experience with children, ages 4-11
• Certification in CPR/First Aid (preferred)

Employment Details:
 

• $20 - $23/hour depending on experience.
• Approximate Employment dates (mid-March through mid-August) – The initial period will be part-time. Fulltime hours start June 1st and run through mid-August.
• No health insurance and no paid sick or vacation leave.
• Limited overtime may be available and must be pre-approved by FOCF Executive Director.
• Payroll is completed monthly. Paychecks will be issued within the first 6 business days of the month upon receipt of a signed timesheet.
• Position may have the opportunity to turn into a year-round role. 

To Apply:
To be considered, please submit ALL the following documents by 11:59 p.m. (AKST) on Thursday, February 28, 2024.

• 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 the Camp Habitat Director position. The resume and cover letter should be no more than two pages each. Application materials should be sent to director@friendsofcreamersfield.org with the subject line: Camp Habitat Director_Last Name_First Name.
All attachments must be sent in a pdf format.