Camp Habitat Assistant Director

Location: Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Fairbanks, AK
Status: LINK. Seasonal position, flexible May 2026 start date. Please see “Employment Details” for specifics.
Closing Date: Open until filled. The first review date is February 20th, 2026

Job description:
Camp Habitat is a nature education and ecology day camp for youth ages 4-11. There are five (5) camp sessions that run in June and July. The Camp Habitat Assistant Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day camp operations and supervise camp staff. This position reports directly to the Camp Habitat Director.

Duties:

Prepare for the Camp season

• Recruit campers through social media, posting fliers, and tabling at events
• Organize and manage Camp Habitat equipment and supplies.
•  Oversee Camp set-up and tear-down

Assisting with the Oversight & Management of the Camp Habitat summer day camps

• Help with the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of camp instructors, counselors, guest
  speakers, and volunteers
• Oversee the development of daily lesson plans and learning experiences for camp
•  Update curriculum with new and/or improved learning experiences and activities
• Assist with administrative duties as necessary
• Assist with the overall logistics of Camp operations

On-site preparation and presence

• Assure a safe environment for all children and staff
• Camp set up and take down
• Work as a substitute instructor or counselor as needed
• Attend and participate in staff meetings

Other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or Executive Director of Friends of Creamer’s Field.

Professional Qualifications:

• A minimum of 60 credit hours in education, natural sciences, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree or higher
  preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
•  Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills, flexible, able to multitask
• experience with children, ages 4-11
• Certification in CPR/First Aid (preferred)

Employment Details:

• Approximate Employment dates (May through mid-August) – initial time period will be part-time
• Full-time hours start June 1st and run through mid-August
• Must be on-site starting June 1st
• Starting at $19/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime eligible
• No health insurance and no vacation leave
• Payroll is completed on a semi-monthly basis