Looking to gain experience in the youth development field AND have a ton of fun!? Come join our team of awesome role models, motivators, educators, caregivers and spark champions.
| Summer Day Camp Leadership Staff - Site Lead DETAILS & APPLY HERE | The SummerKids site lead provides Monday through Friday on-site operational leadership and program support for daily camp activities. This role works as the primary liaison between the Leadership Team and camp staff to ensure smooth daily operations, effective group management, guardian communication, youth safety, and consistent implementation of site procedures. The Site Lead supports program staff, responds to daily logistical needs, supports Behavior + Inclusion Specialist as needed, and serves as the lead for daily schedules, procedures, and special programming. In the absence of the Camp Director, the Site Lead may assume additional leadership responsibilities to maintain program continuity. |
| Fun, Flexible, Summer Day Camp Staff DETAILS & APPLY HERE | Each week of camp, staff are assigned a group of 8-12 campers aged 6-12 years old. Staff will build community within their group, lead games and activities, and manage the physical and emotional safety of their group. There will be weekly planning sessions for creating and facilitating "Spark Clubs" and occasionally assisting with organizing camp-wide activities, such as spirit days. We hire a set number of staff to accommodate the largest number of groups possible during SummerKids. When registration does not accommodate the full team, the Camp Director will elect a staff member to become Spark Staff for that week. As Spark Staff, you can expect part-time hours and diverse leadership growth opportunities. |
| Part-Time Summer Camp Extended Care Staff DETAILS & APPLY HERE | Extended Care staff will lead games and activities, connect with families, and manage the physical and emotional safety for a group of 35-45 youth. Extended Care staff will get direct support from the SummerKids Leadership Team to ensure consistent practices around behavior management, activity facilitation, and the creation of a welcome and supporting environment. Opportunities for additional hours to support core camp staff may be offered. |
| Environmental Education Summer Internship DETAILS & APPLY HERE | Our goal is to create an internship experience that will encompass the applicants interested as well as the organizational needs. The purpose of this internship is to give the applicant experience working in the youth development field. Interns will have an opportunity to develop and implement curriculum, assist in program planning, and learn the inner workings of a small non-profit organization. This position will give the intern opportunities to engage with students from kindergarten through high school in a variety of program settings. During the internship, interns will split time between professional development training, planning, and working directly with youth in programs. There is also potential for collaboration with other local non-profit organizations. Interns will have regular meetings with a supervisor to review progress and ensure expectations are being met. Goal setting, feedback, and reflection will be integrated into the intern’s experience, with coaching and guidance from their supervisor. Interns will learn how to facilitate an inclusive environment, develop youth driven programming, and encourage equitable participation. Interns will have access to professional development training through Camp Fire’s Learning Lab - an educational resource with over 25 hours of online courses which cover a variety of topics related directly to the delivery of quality youth development programs. In addition, the position begins with a 20-hour training week, designed to prepare staff for the programs and overall workflow of the summer. |
| Nature-Based STEAM & Youth Development Internship DETAILS & APPLY HERE | Our goal is to create an internship experience that will encompass the applicants interested as well as the organizational needs. The purpose of this internship is to give the applicant experience working in the youth development field. Interns will have an opportunity to develop and implement curriculum, assist in program planning, and learn the inner workings of a small non-profit organization. This position will give the intern opportunities to engage with students from kindergarten through high school in a variety of program settings. During the internship, interns will split time between professional development training, planning, and working directly with youth in programs. There is also potential for collaboration with other local non-profit organizations. |
| Tumalo Day Camp Volunteer Counselors DETAILS & APPLY HERE | Camp Fire Central Oregon is seeking Volunteer Counselors for Tumalo Day Camp for youth from Pre-K to 7th grade. TDC features five days of camp through an outdoor learning experience that lets kids share joy and responsibility while making new, lasting friendships. |
| Board of Directors DETAILS & APPLY HERE | Camp Fire Central Oregon is seeking passionate, caring community members who would like to join our board. We seek diverse members of our community to be ambassadors and champions of our mission and offer creative thought leadership for the benefit of the organization. |
For more than 100 years, Camp Fire Central Oregon has given youth support and inspiration that they might otherwise not have found. This is what fuels us: To provide experiences that help kids THRIVE today–to become tomorrow’s teachers, parents, thinkers...leaders.
What drives Camp Fire programs and philosophy is something far broader-reaching than just a fun day at camp. We are part of a national, inclusive organization intentionally committed to using research-based methods to help kids grow, understand themselves, acquire life skills and SUCCEED in life no matter what their passion or path: Thrive{ology}, our growth mindset approach, strives to create the optimal environment for youth to be nurtured by caring adults...“Thrive Champions”.
A Thrive Champion is a caring adult who recognizes and encourages youth's sparks. They guide and help youth gain self-understanding to expand their possibilities. Become a Thrive Champion with Camp Fire Central Oregon!
Young people want to shape the world.
Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.
In Camp Fire, it begins now.
