Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $54,080.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Job Description
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization and a church that is dedicated to carrying out its spiritual mission of regeneration, outreach, and support to communities in need. Founded on Christian principles, The Salvation Army provides diverse social services and community programs aimed at uplifting individuals spiritually, socially, and personally. The organization's mission encompasses various programs tailored to help people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances, emphasizing spiritual regeneration as the ultimate goal. With a well-established presence in many communities, The Salvation Army offers programs ranging from emergency disaster response to youth camps and development initiatives. It operates through... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent youth and administrative experience
- three years’ experience in camp administration in a primary leadership role
- proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- certification in CPR and First Aid
- current driver’s license
- ability to pass TSA background check and state fingerprint check
- be able to reside at King’s Lake Camp during camp season
- pass the Salvation Army Driver Safety Course
- ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- capability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist intermittently or continuously
- strong communication skills
- maintain confidentiality
- ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
- flexible and organized with leadership skills
- willing to comply with The Salvation Army’s religious mission and standards
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent youth and administrative experience
- three years’ experience in camp administration in a primary leadership role
- experience working with youth or in a formal youth camping program with responsibilities for program leadership and supervision
- proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- excellent organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
- strong interpersonal and communication skills in verbal and written formats
- certification in CPR and First Aid
- ability to work collaboratively as a team player
- experience in budget and recordkeeping processes
- knowledge of child safety policies and Protecting the Mission standards
- ability to respond effectively to emergencies
- valid driver’s license
- ability to pass background and fingerprint checks
- commitment to The Salvation Army’s religious mission
Job Duties
- Adhere to all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and mission standards
- maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all communications, records, and activities
- demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation with THQ, DHQ, field personnel, clients, and external partners
- work collaboratively as a team player, passionate about assisting others and fostering community
- exhibit self-discipline to perform repetitive tasks without compromising quality
- exercise sound judgment and take initiative on projects, thinking creatively and strategically to engage community groups and support The Salvation Army’s mission
- ensure compliance with child safety policies and best practices in all youth programs and activities
- provide leadership and supervision to camp staff, volunteers, and program participants
- plan, organize, and implement youth programs, events, and activities that promote spiritual, social, and personal development
- respond effectively to emergencies and maintain a safe environment for all participants
- communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats
- manage time and resources efficiently to meet program goals and deadlines
- represent The Salvation Army positively in all community interactions and partnerships
- responsible for resourcing, planning, and directing summer activities including but not limited to welcoming and farewelling youth, recreational activities, music programming, various curriculums, daily schedules, volunteer projects, staff and camper outings, educational guest speakers
- assist with staff and camper travel arrangements including picking up and dropping off children from designated locations and airport pick up and drop off
- ensure proper registration, statistics, and payment follow through
- compile, prepare, and monitor reports
- be able to participate fully in all aspects of the Youth Department camp ministry and events
- help to plan and execute the summer camp program and youth department events
- manage staff activities and administration
- work with youth, volunteers, and staff ensuring a safe and spiritually enriching experience at programs and events
- coordinate with Divisional Youth Secretaries, Rental & Operations Manager, year-round support staff, and guest staff and officers to provide additional support to corps and divisional programs and events, providing them with scheduling, orientation, resources, and equipment for their designated roles
- assist with planning and leading summer camp orientation
- be able to interview summer camp staff and recommend for hire, submit related employment paperwork to Human Resources
- regularly review reports and statistics of all youth programs and provide comments and feedback to the Divisional Youth Secretaries
- assist with all correspondence related to the divisional youth department and the Summer Camp programs
- keep records of stats for all Summer Camp and year-round events including retreats, rallies, camp sessions, USDA required statistics, seekers, stats required by DHQ, THQ
- provide input for the annual budget, monitor fiscal condition through camper fees income reporting, respond to income shortfalls and/or expense averages, and present reports to the Divisional Youth Secretaries for review and follow up
- maintain day-to-day knowledge of issues that affect children or the camp’s ability to operate and make recommendations to Divisional Youth Secretaries for response
- provide Protecting the Mission training and evaluations to the field, evaluate and maintain policies and procedures related to child safety at camps, programs and events, provide advice and recommendations to the field
- assist with facility evaluations and provide recommendations for child safety improvements to Divisional Youth Secretaries
- ensure American Camping Association compliance during summer camps and events at King’s Lake Camp
- other duties assigned
- organize and perform the functions related to the Protecting the Mission program during camps, programs, and events in a professional manner
- ensure compliance by all staff, volunteers, youth, and guests and completion of Protecting the Mission, safety, and injury reporting including but not limited to Notice of Concerns, Reports of Suspected Abuse, and Incident reporting
- provide additional information and assistance to Divisional Youth Secretaries, Human Resources, and The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters including assistance with complaints, investigations, and other Protecting the Mission issues as required
- maintain confidentiality of assessments, personnel information, and reports
- confer with DHQ Protecting the Mission, and local chain of command on an ad-hoc basis regarding crisis response
- create and maintain a record of all reports for program
- provide advice, support and general guidance to Corps and Programs on all Protecting the Mission issues and/or concerns related to program
- track reports for trends and report to Divisional Youth Secretaries, field units, Divisional Human Resources, and Territorial Headquarters where appropriate
- serve on the Divisional Protecting the Mission Assessment Committee and prepare minutes of all meetings
- perform other duties as assigned including assisting in all major Divisional Headquarters events such as emergency disaster services, seasonal events, public relations, and fundraising
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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