Camp Habitat Director

Position: 2024 Camp Habitat Director
Location: Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Fairbanks, AK
Status: Seasonal position, mid-March start date. Please see “Employment Details” for specifics.
Date Posted: January 31, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled.
First Review: February 29, 2024
Date Available: March 20, 2024 – flexible start date

Job Description:
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 Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day camp operations and supervise
camp staff. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Friends of Creamer’s Field (FOCF).

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. Full time 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.

For specific information in reference to the position please contact:

Grace Nelson, Executive Director
Friends of Creamer’s Field
Phone: 907-978-8457
director@friendsofcreamersfield.org

2024 Camp Habitat Director-FINAL.pdf