Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working with us! We invite you to be a part of the magic of Camp Fire by applying for one of the positions listed below!
Our Commitment
Camp Fire is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.
Professional Staff Openings
Seasonal Staff Openings (May-August)
Des Moines Day Camps
Our day camp programs provide a positive environment for youth entering grades 1-12. These programs encourage youth to learn, explore, and grow together while developing a lifelong respect for the outdoors. With active team games, creative arts, trips to the local pool, a structured literacy program, STEM based activities, service learning opportunities, and exciting field trips… these programs have something for everyone!
- Day Camp Counselor
- Bus Driver
- Inclusion Specialist
JOB SUMMARY: The Day Camp Counselor is responsible for the supervision and delivery of effective programming to day campers in an outdoor environment. Primary responsibilities include supervision and behavior management of day campers, facilitation of program activities, and timely and effective communication between supervisors, staff, campers, and families. Qualified applicants must be creative, flexible, enthusiastic, open to working with campers and staff of any background, comfortable leading small and large groups of people, and willing to take on additional responsibilities when required.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Summer Season (May –August)
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full Time)
REPORTS TO: Des Moines Program Director and Day Camp Coordinator
JOB SUMMARY: The Bus Driver will be responsible for transporting campers and staff by bus to and from camp daily and for field trips. This position will also be responsible for performing a daily pre-check of the bus, recording pertinent information in maintenance logs, and ensuring that all passengers are following Camp Fire’s safety policies.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Summer Season (May – August)
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full Time)
REPORTS TO: Des Moines Program Director
JOB SUMMARY: The Inclusion Specialist is responsible for working with staff and parents to ensure the needs of campers are met. Specifically, when success plans and extra support is necessary.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Summer Season (May – August)
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full Time)
REPORTS TO: Des Moines Program Director
Camp Hantesa (Boone, IA) & Camp Canwita (Ames, IA)
Camp Hantesa has been a part of the Boone community for more than a century. Camp Hantesa hosts hundreds of campers from across central Iowa every summer in day and overnight camps. Camp Hantesa provides a traditional summer camp experience with archery, outdoor living, rock climbing, creative arts, sports and games, canoeing, and daily swimming. Most Camp Hantesa staff will live on-site with room and board included on top of their summer wages. See job descriptions for details on each position.
Camp Canwita serves families in the Ames community and surrounding areas. Camp Canwita hosts Day Camps for campers entering grades 1 – 12. Camp Canwita provides a summer camp experience focused on outdoor learning, connecting with nature, avoiding summer learning loss with STEM and literacy programing, creative arts, sports and games, and daily swimming. See job descriptions for details on each position.
- Day Camp Counselor
- Overnight Camp Counselor
- Bus Counselor
- Day Camp Coordinator
- Bus Driver
- Kitchen Assistant
- Maintenance Technician
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full-time)
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinators and Activity Coordinator (dependent on assigned department)
SUMMER SEASON: May-August
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of campers and implementation of safe program activities. Assists in the management of the physical operation of camp facilities and equipment.
All Counselors are assigned one of three program departments depending on their interest and experience:
- Aquatics
- Creative Arts
- Outdoor Adventure
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full-time)
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinators and Activity Coordinator (dependent on assigned department)
SUMMER SEASON: May-August
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of campers and implementation of safe program activities. Assists in the management of the physical operation of camp facilities and equipment.
All Counselors are assigned one of three program departments depending on their interest and experience:
- Aquatics
- Creative Arts
- Outdoor Adventure
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full-time)
REPORTS TO: Day Camp Coordinator (also dependent on assigned department)
SUMMER SEASON: May-August
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of campers and implementation of camp programming. Assists in the management of the physical operation of camp facilities and equipment. Provides supervision of campers at Des Moines drop off/pick up and while being transported to and from camp.
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full-time)
REPORTS TO: Senior Program Director
SUMMER SEASON: May-August
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day management of day camp camper life, special day camp programming, and support of all seasonal camp staff.
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full-time)
REPORTS TO: Facilities & Grounds Director
SUMMER SEASON: May-August
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for transporting campers and staff by bus to and from camp daily and for field trips. This position will also be responsible for performing a daily pre-check of the bus, recording pertinent information in maintenance logs, and ensuring that all passengers are following Camp Fire’s safety policies.
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full-time)
REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager
SUMMER SEASON: May-August
JOB SUMMARY: Assists the Food Service Manager and Cook in preparing and serving nutritious meals and in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dishwashing area, and other camp facilities.
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal (Full-time)
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
SUMMER SEASON: May-August
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting in the upkeep of Camp Fire Heart of Iowa’s buildings and grounds. This position can expect to work with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, grounds, and minor vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Before & After School Care Program Staff Openings
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa is excited to launch a new Before & After School Program with the Prairie City Monroe School District!
| Before School Hours | 6:30am – 9:30am (M) 6:30am – 8:00am (T-F) |
| After School Hours | 3:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Winter & Spring Break Care Hours | 7:00am – 6:00pm |
In order to run this program safely and effectively, we still need a few more staff to join the team. If you are interested or know someone who may be a good fit, please review the following job descriptions.
Prairie City Monroe Before & Afterschool Programs
- Site Supervisor | PCM Before/Afterschool Programs
Responsible for the day-to-day operation, planning, and scheduling of program activities
for Camp Fire PCM Before/Afterschool programs. Supervise and evaluate program site staff.
Part-Time Role: 15 – 25 hours per week.
Prairie City Monroe Before & Afterschool Programs
- Program Assistant | PCM Before/Afterschool Programs
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of students and implementation of safe
program activities.
