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Organization
Job Posted
January 5, 2023
Job Category
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Grace Nelson
Contact Email
director@friendsofcreamersfield.org
Contact Phone
Location
United States
Summary
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 in a timely manner (phone and email)
- Update camp staff training manual and training schedule
- Communicate with all partner agencies (Northern 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
- 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)
- Follow camp budget as approved by the FOCF
- 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)
To Apply
To be considered, please submit ALL the following documents by 11:59 p.m. (AKST) on Monday, February 20, 2023.
- Attestation
- 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 director@friendsofcreamersfield.org with the subject line: Camp Habitat Director_Last Name_First Name.
All attachments must be sent in a pdf format.
Compensation Information
Employment Details
- Approximate Employment dates (mid-March through mid-August) – initial time period will be part-time. Full-time hours start June 1st and run through mid-August.
- $9,000-$10,000 salary for the length of employment. Payment is remitted based on the percentage of project hours worked. See pay schedule for more information.
- No overtime, no health insurance, and no paid sick or vacation leave.
- Payroll is completed on a monthly basis.