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
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
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
Prairie City Monroe Before & Afterschool Programs
- Program Assistant | PCM Before/Afterschool Programs
