Field Trip Specialist Camp Fireweed
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Job Location:
Anchorage, AK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Camp Fireweed Field Trip Specialist
*Camp Fireweed is NOT an overnight camp and does NOT provide room and board*
Gear up for outdoor adventures at our day camp located in Anchorage on the campus of Alaska Pacific University. We take full advantage of this natural setting making every day another opportunity for campers to explore the forest practice target sports or launch a canoe from the addition to a huge catalog of activities and games we structure each session to create a classic outdoor summer camp experience.
Position Summary:
A Camp Fireweed Field Trip Core Counselor adheres to Camp Fire Alaskas (CFAK) promise to provide youth with the opportunity to find their spark lift their voice and discover who they are through positive and responsible youth/adult interactions within the day camp environment. A Field Trip Core Counselor is responsible for planning and coordinating off-site trips that expand campers knowledge and awareness of the natural environment within the Anchorage community.
In this position youll gain valuable experience providing a high-quality camp experience for participants and parents within the CFA mission and goals. Youll have an opportunity to lead and participate in all camp activities along with planning and implementing age appropriate activities consistent with campers needs/abilities that promote encourage and demonstrate caring striving and thriving. Join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our youth!
Pay:Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
- Bonus for completing the full season
Work Dates:April 20th - August 14 2026 (beginning with planning and start-up training)
Work Schedule:8 hours/day Monday - Friday between camp hours of 7am 6pm
Qualifications:
- Twenty-One (21) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Current Adult/Pediatric CPR AED & First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized provider.
- Prior experience planning and facilitating field trips.
- Valid Drivers License and eligibility to drive agency vehicles. Prior experience in and ability to drive and maneuver 15 passenger vans.
- Current Wilderness First Aid certification issued by a nationally recognized provider preferred.
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*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 withMunicipalityof AnchorageChild 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- POS
- Windows
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Service Technician Experience
- Merchandising
- Project Coordination
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Summer Camps, School Programs, Rural Alaska Program. For more than 100 years, Camp Fire Alaska has provided a safe, nurturing place for families to send their children.
