Summer Camp Chaperone

Reports to: Recruitment Manager

Work schedule: As needed until August 1, 2026

Compensation: $160/day

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Closing Date: Until Filled

Iḷisaġvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Iḷisaġvik College and our community partners.

Summary of positions

The Summer Camp Chaperone assists in chaperoning students travelling to and from Ilisagvik College Summer Camps in Utqiaġvik, from Anchorage, Bethel, Kotzebue, Fairbanks and/or other locations within the state of Alaska as assigned, with the participants’ safety as the highest priority.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Assist in coordinating and providing meals, ground transportation (including taxis), and lodging accommodations when necessary for traveling students. Collect, organize, and submit all travel-related receipts and documentation to the designated College representative (Recruitment Manager) in a timely manner Provide support for additional camp chaperone coverage as needed, based on program demands Provide daily support to students by answering questions, assisting with basic problem-solving, and serving as a positive mentor and role model. Maintain clear and consistent communication with Student Services staff regarding travel updates, issues, or emergencies, and regularly communicate with campers, their guardians, and Student Services staff about student behavior, participation, and any concerns that arise. Document and report incidents using College Incident Report forms and immediately notify Student Services staff of any unusual or critical situations. Maintain professionalism at all times, including refraining from personal phone use during assigned shifts unless related to camp duties or emergencies. Reside with traveling students for the duration of shift to ensure availability and responsiveness to student needs. Attend staff meetings and/or training sessions to encourage teamwork, strengthen and promote communication, and enhance professional growth. Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. Performs other duties as assigned and/or needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated practical experience working with youth. Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment, including working with groups of diverse ages and backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work a flexible work schedule and travel periodically. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions. Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College. Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community. Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE [Required]

High school diploma or equivalent.Valid driver’s license and the ability to present a clean driving record prior to employment.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]

Associate’s degree or equivalent, or above. CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain one upon employment.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental conditions

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

If any questions, please contact jobs@ilisagvik.edu or 907-852-1811 IỊisaġvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer