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.
| FULL-TIME, SUMMER POSITIONS | |
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| Summer Robotics Instructor | Deliver Camp Fire Lego Robotics Summer programs that engage youth in science, technology, engineering, and math so they can see if they find their spark in it. Work with the help of an assistant and the Program Manager. |
| SummerKids Day Camp Counselor | Build community within groups of 8-12 campers aged 5-12 years old; lead games and activities and manage the physical and emotional safety of the group. May prepare for and lead activities for combined groups or organize camp wide activities. Periodically run activities in our extended care program outside regular camp hours. |
| YEAR-ROUND, FULL-TIME POSITIONS (32 hours/week) | |
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| STEM Programs Coordinator | Deliver Camp Fire programs throughout the year: short robotics and coding sessions, week-long tech programs, full-day engineering sessions, and seasonal robotics teams and competitions. Manages programs, working closely with the Program Manager to collect program quality data and to develop and expand upon our current offerings. |
| PART-TIME, SCHOOL-YEAR POSITIONS | |
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| Camp Fire Afterschool/No School Day Camp Program Staff | Youth work position to contribute ideas, supervise youth, and deliver program activities in our Camp Fire Afterschool (CFA) program. The job includes developing relationships with youth and supporting youth growth, leading engaging activities and games, and much more. |
| SHORT-TERM, JOB TRAINING EXPERIENCES/INTERNSHIPS | |
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| Americorps Youth Leader | Run our teen service and leadership programs, designed to challenge 6th-12th graders to learn what it means to be a leader and to serve their community. Work closely with our Program Manager to develop a pilot job-training/pipeline program for teens. Some evening and weekend hours and possible travel to neighboring communities. |
| School-Year Intern | Gain experience in youth development while exploring a special project of your interest. Develop and implement curriculum, assist in program planning, and learn the inner workings of a small non-profit organization, while engaging with students from kindergarten through high school. |
| Summer Intern | Gain experience in youth development while exploring a special project of your interest. Develop and implement curriculum, assist in program planning, and learn the inner workings of a small non-profit organization, while engaging with students from kindergarten through high school. |
| SummerKids Junior Counselor | Teen interns gain practical work experience while practicing leadership at SummerKids, our weekly theme-based day camp for youth. Learn resume-building skills as well as go through an interview process with Youth Career Connect as part of the internship application. Act as role models for younger campers, while still enjoying the fun traditions, songs and games of summer camp. Designed for teens who have never worked in a camp environment before and who have limited schedules during the summer. |
| Tech Camps Program Assistant (Multiple Locations) | Work closely with the program coordinator to set up, clean up and deliver the program. While the activities will be created and scheduled by the coordinator, the intern is encouraged to share program ideas, build community through ice breakers, games, reflections and challenges, and infuse the program with added fun! |
| VOLUNTEER POSITIONS | |
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| Tumalo Day Camp Counselor | Facilitate and help plan outdoor adventures, fun activities, crafts, games, and songs for a group of kids at our super fun and beloved Tumalo Day Camp! |
| Tumalo Day Camp Nurse | Use your skills to help keep kids safe and healthy at our super fun and beloved Tumalo Day Camp! |
| Board of Directors | 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.
