Camp Habitat Assistant Director
Friends of Creamer's Field
Fairbanks, Alaska
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 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
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Outdoor Recreation |