Anchorage Outreach & Programs Lead - Camps & Community

The Alaska Center; Alaska; On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Alaska Center is seeking an Outreach & Programs Coordinator based in Anchorage, Alaska. This full-time, exempt role supports Trailside Discovery Camp’s year-round programming, community outreach, staff recruitment, and program readiness, representing Trailside at events and building partnerships with families and schools.

You will coordinate camps, prepare materials, manage supplies, assist with staff trainings, and help recruit seasonal staff; occasional leadership roles during summer;

Qualifications

• Experience in youth programming, outdoor education, or community outreach.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to represent Trailside professionally at outreach events and in communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver Trailside programming (winter/spring/summer camps and special programming).
• Prepare materials and ensure staff/sites have supplies for activities.
• Maintain curriculum materials and adapt resources as needed.
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory, and distribution of program supplies.
• Assist with day-to-day program implementation including scheduling and field support.
• Deliver seasonal staff training on programming and safety expectations.
• Support youth programming in the field and ensure high-quality, safe experiences.
• Collaborate with partners and families, and gather feedback for program improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Community engagement

Youth programming

Data systems (basic)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, or related field

Tools

BambooHR

CampBrain

Job description

The Alaska Center is seeking an Outreach & Programs Coordinator based in Anchorage, Alaska. This full-time, exempt role supports Trailside Discovery Camp’s year-round programming, community outreach, staff recruitment, and program readiness, representing Trailside at events and building partnerships with families and schools.

You will coordinate camps, prepare materials, manage supplies, assist with staff trainings, and help recruit seasonal staff; occasional leadership roles during summer;