Rural Alaska Travel Camp Staff

Camp Fire Alaska•Anchorage, AK

2d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Rural Program Travel Staff, you’ll have the privilege of traveling to remote, Alaska Native communities to deliver youth and teen-based programs with an inclusive, community-wide approach, maintaining strong community relations and cultural relevancy. You'll support Camp Fire’s Promise to provide youth with the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice and discover who they are. In this position, you'll facilitate daily activities promoting health and wellness in all program areas, such as; swimming, cooking, cooperative games, stress management, learning from elders, etc. while you gain valuable experience planning, implementing family events, and outreach with community members to identify community needs, and develop successful programming. You'll have a vital role in building relationships among campers, families, elders, and community members while collaborating with the Rural Program leadership for support, and to collect data about the program, a vital aspect of securing funding and continuous improvement in program quality, . The valuable professional and personal growth you'll achieve through serving rural Alaskan communities will give you a lifetime experience you'll carry with you moving forward after the season comes to an end. Join our team and make a lasting different in the lives of our youth! A typical day in a rural community begins with staff announcing the program over the VHF radio from their designated program space, followed by the setup of necessary supplies for the day in a local community facility or school. Teams will lead engaging activities fostering interaction and connection within the scheduled 4-hour program, which can take place either in the program space or throughout the community. These activities are developed in collaboration with Indigenous agencies prior to the season's start, forming part of a wellness curriculum called "Strong Kids." Staff work closely with local contacts to ensure the activities align with the community’s current needs. Staff will get a one-hour break before reconvening for an additional hour to complete daily paperwork and planning. The workday concludes with two hours dedicated to Teen/Family Night programs or community events. On Fridays, staff focus on completing paperwork, planning, and preparing for the following week. This reflects a middle of the season type day; Within the 40-hour working week eams will have time dedicated to connecting with community, start up and close out paperwork, and the planning and implementation of community events. To be successful in this position you will need have cultural awareness and be open to listening and learning from the members of the communities you will be serving. It is essential to have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate positively with others. It is imperative to be flexible and adaptive to changes and challenges that will likely arise.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age required, 21 preferred.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid from a nationally recognized provider(s).
cultural awareness
open to listening and learning from the members of the communities you will be serving
strong interpersonal skills
ability to collaborate positively with others
flexible and adaptive to changes and challenges

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with diverse populations (multicultural, age, gender, etc.) in an overnight camp or cultural exchange setting is strongly preferred.
Current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized provider(s). Lifeguard Certification will include a Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED & First Aid Certification.. A $500 bonus is given for completion of full season to those with Lifeguard Certification (prorated for partial season).
Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, education, outdoor recreation, sociology, social work, nursing or another related field.

Responsibilities

deliver youth and teen-based programs with an inclusive, community-wide approach
maintaining strong community relations and cultural relevancy
facilitate daily activities promoting health and wellness in all program areas, such as; swimming, cooking, cooperative games, stress management, learning from elders, etc.
planning, implementing family events, and outreach with community members to identify community needs, and develop successful programming
building relationships among campers, families, elders, and community members
collaborating with the Rural Program leadership for support, and to collect data about the program