Program Staff - Eagle River & Anchorage

Camp Fire Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 24,838 - 25,568; 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 403B Annuity

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Camp Fire Alaska is hiring Program Staff to engage with youth in an after-school program. This role involves supervising activities, working between 20-25 hours weekly, primarily from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and assisting in educational games and arts. Candidates should be flexible, with certifications in CPR, First Aid, and a commitment to youth development.

The position offers a starting pay of $18.03/hour, with extra benefits for employees working 20+ hours/week, including paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age limit is 16 years old, with preference for ages 18 and older.
• Ability to transport yourself to work.
• Experience in youth development, education, or recreation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities with groups of youth.
• Work 20-25 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday.
• Engage in structured play and educational activities.

Skills

Flexibility in work assignment

Experience working with kids

Education

CPR, AED & First Aid Certification

Food Worker Card

Mandated Reporter training

Health & Safety certificate

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!

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).

• School Age Program (August – May) Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. 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.

Requirements

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

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 403B Annuity.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Bereavement Leave.

Legal & Background Check

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.

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.