Program Staff - Eagle River & Anchorage

campfireak; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Snack provided during shift

Professional Development and Training Opportunities

Freshbenies Telehealth service

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid time off accrual

Retirement 403(b) Annuity

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Camp Fire Alaska is seeking Program Staff to work in Anchorage, supporting youth development through hands-on activities. You will supervise groups of children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.

This part-time role (20-25 hours/week) requires full shift availability, with a focus on both education and recreation. Preferred qualifications include experience working with children and relevant training. Benefits include professional development and paid leave for qualified employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum age limit is 16 years old, prioritizing staff 18+ due to licensing requirements.
• Ability to transport yourself to work site, flexible to work at different locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities with groups of youth.
• Work between 20-25 hours per week, with 4 hours of site time per day.
• Attend 1-2 additional hours for meetings and trainings.

Skills

Experience working with kids in a group setting

Flexible in work assignment

Education

Training or education in youth development, education, or recreation

Job description

Camp Fire Alaska Program Staff

Due to our current staffing needs we are prioritizing hiring staff that 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: $18.03/hour ($18.56/hour after 6 months). Available locations: Aquarian, Alpenglow, Chugiak, Denali, Gladys Wood, Government Hill, Huffman, O'Malley, Oceanview, Ravenwood, Rogers Park, Sand Lake, Scenic Park, Susitna.

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). Full shift availability is required.

Requirements

• Minimum age limit is 16 years old (currently prioritizing staff 18 and older due to licensing ratio requirements).
• Ability to transport yourself to work (school site or 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.
• Experience, training, or education in youth development, education, or recreation.

Required Certifications

• 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.

  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.