Community Outreach & Programs Lead

Akcenter; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Center Education Fund's Trailside Discovery Camp seeks an Outreach & Programs Coordinator in Anchorage to support year-round programming, community outreach, and staff recruitment. This is an in-person role based in our Anchorage office with some off-site events during peak seasons.

You will help plan and deliver camp programs, maintain curricula, coordinate supplies, and train seasonal staff, while building partnerships with schools and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth programming, outdoor education, recreation, camp, education, nonprofit programs, or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver Trailside programming across winter, spring, summer, and partner events.
• Prepare program materials and ensure staff and sites have supplies needed to deliver activities.
• Maintain curriculum and make limited updates or adaptations; source resources from partner organizations.
• Maintain organized, stocked program bins, curriculum binders, equipment and supply areas.
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory, distribution, and replenishment of program supplies.
• Assist with day-to-day program implementation, including scheduling, preparation, communication, and field-based support.
• Lead seasonal staff training related to programming, outdoor education, youth engagement, and program expectations.
• Directly support youth programming in the field as needed.
• Support safe, high-quality programming across Trailside locations.
• Gather feedback and identify program, supply, training, curriculum, or safety needs for follow-up with the Camp Director.
• Be prepared to take on a site leadership role during the summer camp season if necessary.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Follow-through

Community engagement

Youth programming

Outdoor education

Education

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

Tools

Office tools

Job description

The Alaska Center Education Fund's Trailside Discovery Camp seeks an Outreach & Programs Coordinator in Anchorage to support year-round programming, community outreach, and staff recruitment. This is an in-person role based in our Anchorage office with some off-site events during peak seasons.

You will help plan and deliver camp programs, maintain curricula, coordinate supplies, and train seasonal staff, while building partnerships with schools and families.