Camp Habitat 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 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.