The Salvation Army

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.. Room and Board is provided as Program Assistant - Craft must be able to stay at camp while camp is in session.. Ensure each camper completes at least one craft project, which they will take home as a reminder of their camp experience.. Assist Camp Counselors - including standing in as Camp Counselor if needed.

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Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.Position Title: Program Assistant - CraftCorps/Department: Salvation Army, King’s Lake CampReports To: DHQ Youth Program Specialist/Protect The Mission Coordinator FLSA Status: Temporary, Full-time; Non-ExemptDates of Employment: June 18, 2024 – August 5, 2024Rate of Pay:  $Scope of Position: Organize and administer a safe and meaningful arts and crafts program that contributes to the fulfillment of goals and objectives of King’s Lake Camp. Supervise campers in the Craft House during Cabin Activities and Free Time. Assist with decorations to enhance chapels and other summer programming. Assist Program Specialist with planning and implementing camp events and activity programs.Minimum Qualifications: Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army.Must be at least 16 years of age.Prior work experience in camp setting, preferred.Must perform duties efficiently and demonstrate goodDemonstrated ability to work with young people ages 7 years and older.Room and Board is provided as Program Assistant - Craft must be able to stay at camp while camp is in session. Essential Functions: Develop innovative approaches to crafts and encourage campers to express and explore their own creativity.Ensure each camper completes at least one craft project, which they will take home as a reminder of their camp experience.Maintain order and cleanliness in and around the Craft House.Assist counselors with rules, programs, and crafts available to campers.Design crafts to reflect nature.Maintain inventory of supplies and materials to ensure a good program for all camp sessions, and report supply needs and materials list to the Youth Program Specialist.Coordinate all craft activities within other camp programs and support camp programs in general.Assist Youth Program Specialist with activity/event program planning and implementation.Attend and participate in camp programs.Assist Camp Counselors - including standing in as Camp Counselor if needed.Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment and facilities.Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.Ensure campers adhere to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.Assists in clean-up of the camp at the end of sessions/summer.Assists with all other duties as assigned. Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.Work Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in a variety of cool to warm weather conditions. Noise level is generally low, but punctuated with equipment operating noise. May require being out in wet weather for extended periods of time. Some work may be done in the woods.Physical Demands: Ability to speak, sit, walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent basis; to grasp, reach, handle, finger, push or pull objects.Ability to see and hear at normal ranges with corrective devices, if necessary.Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., or more with assistance. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.Confidentiality Statement: The employee understands that all information is to be treated as highly confidential. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action.Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers, and layoffs or termination.Job Description Acknowledgment: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.

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