AEF Camp Guide

Arctic Education Foundation is a 501 (c)3 non-profit private foundation. We were founded in 1977 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. The purpose of AEF was to support our shareholders in the pursuit of training and higher education through scholarship funding.

Since its inception, the Foundation has expanded into Iñupiaq cultural programming and curriculum. The newly created Cultural Education Program offers traditional education related to language, art, hunting and gathering, and more for the Iñupiat people of North Slope Alaska.

Summary

Following direction of the camp lead, this position navigates equipment, staff, and students to and from the selected camp site, and for day excursions upriver. This position will also serve as camp safety and protection from wildlife, weather, or other situations as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Along with Camp Lead, decides on daily camp activities based on weather, knowledge of the camp area, surrounding resources, and water conditions.
• Operate a boat, ATV, or other equipment to transport supplies, staff, and/or campers to the camping location and upriver for day excursions. Have a clear understanding of the equipment being operated, ensure equipment is safe and ready for travel to and from each location prior to departure.
• Operate a gun or other weapons for camp safety and hunting purposes. Work in a rotation to serve as bear/wildlife guards throughout the camp. Must always know the location of weapons. No kids are permitted to use/wield/play with the weapon throughout the duration of the camp.
• Shares and teaches traditional knowledge with campers about the land, weather, hunting, fishing, stories, and more, as applicable.
• Assists with camp activities and chores such as camp setup and breakdown, cooking food, cleaning kitchen and other areas, cutting fish, butchering animals, collecting and hauling firewood, hauling water, or others as needed.
• Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program.
• Maintain assigned tent with campers. Assist campers with tent set up, sleeping arrangements, maintaining heat, and any other related tasks.
• Other related duties may also be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check and work with children
• Must have knowledge of the Camp site and surrounding areas
• Must know how to operate a boat, understand weather conditions, water safety, and navigate ocean and river waterways
• Have an understanding of and experience in gun safety and operating firearms.
• Ability to work at a remote setting
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks outdoors in various climates
• Ability to work with children of all ages
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Enjoys being in the company of children
• Good physical condition
• Positive role model
• CPR training preferred
• Training for firearm safety preferred.