Program Staff - Eagle River & Anchorage

Camp Fire Alaska Program Staff

Due to our current staffing needs we are prioritizing hiring staff that are 18 years of age or older and have full shift availability

If you're looking for a fun job where you get to play with and help kids, then this is the job for you. Camp Fire Alaska aims to help youth develop social, emotional, physical, and academic skills that will help them see and reach their full potential. We do that by facilitating hands-on, educational activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, structured play and more, all in a safely organized after school program setting. 

Join our team and engage in work that supports Camp Fire’s Promise to provide youth with the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice and discover who they are!

School Age Program (August - May) Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm 
Pay: $17.50/hour *$18.02/hour after 6 months*
Available Locations:
Aquarian - Alpenglow - Chugiak - Government Hill - O'Malley -  Ravenwood - Sand Lake - Scenic Park 

Position:

Program Staff: Work between 20 -25 hours per week (average), supervising activities with groups of youth.
4 hours daily of site time, up to 1-2 additional hours daily for meetings and trainings (times vary)

Requirements –

Minimum age limit is 16 years old (we are currently prioritizing staff 18 and older due to licensing ratio requirements)

Ability to transport yourself to work (school site, Camp Fire office)

Be flexible in work assignment (may be sent, as needed, to a different work location)

Preferred - 

Experience working with kids in a group setting is preferred

Experience, training, or education in youth development, education, or recreation is preferred

Required Certifications: (all paid for and provided by Camp Fire after hire):
Adult/Child/Infant CPR, AED & First Aid 
Food Worker Card 
Mandated Reporter training certificate
Health & Safety certificate

BENEFITS:

Snack provided during shift

Professional Development and Training Opportunities

Freshbenies Telehealth service 

Employee Assistance Program 

Additional Benefits for employees working 20+ hours/week

Paid Holidays

Paid time off accrual

Retirement 403 B Annuity

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

YOU MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BY EMAILING HR AT [email protected]. 

Some email correspondence may go to your junk/spam folder. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folder regarding correspondence from Camp Fire Alaska.  Thank you!

*All applicants who are offered employment with Camp Fire Alaska will be subjected to reference checks and a criminal history check through the Alaska Background Check Program. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of both the reference checks and criminal history check in accordance with Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Licensing regulations. 

Camp Fire Alaska Inclusion Statement:

Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, citizenship or immigration status, religion and non-religion, and any other category people use to define themselves or others.