Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  05.09.2024

Wage:  $350/Week

Hours Per Week:  40

Status:  Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 – AUGUST 17, 2024)

Number of Positions:  2

Department:  Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position:  Staff in Training (SIT)

Supervisor:  Staff in Training Coordinator

The Salvation Army 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.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application.

To apply online go to:    Staff in Training

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086.  Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Grant Hall at grant.hall@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3256.  Capt. Hall  is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

COVID-19

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required.  The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

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SCOPE OF POSITION:        

This is an active support role of the summer camp program and will alternate duties to learn the operating routines of: the dining hall/kitchen, service crew, camp counseling, and various program areas through assigned tasks.   

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Desire to work with youth.
• Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to assist in supervision and care for a cabin of campers.
• Ability to assist in teaching and leading in a number of activities.
• Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
• Ability to read, write and communicate well in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Support Duties:

• Assist, with direction from assigned counselor, in supervising, actively engaging and leading campers during assigned program time.
• While the counselor is dealing with behaviors, assist with supervising and engaging campers, under the direction of the counselor.
• Communicate regularly with assigned counselor, conveying needs and concerns regarding campers.
• Assist in the implementation of cabin rules, and report immediately any camper misconduct.
• At least once: lead a camper devotion in your cabin, lead a cabin skit during campfire, participate in any element of chapel service.
• Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.

Dining Hall and Service Duties:

• Set and clear tables for each meal.
• Assist in serving food during meals as requested.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining hall area including, tables, floors, serving lines and bathrooms.
• Help unload, move, and store supplies.
• Assisting in cleaning and washing of dishes.

Service Crew Duties:

• Clean common facilities, bathrooms, and meeting areas as assigned.
• Restock cabin and common bathrooms.
• Assist with the set-up and takedown of program areas and meeting spaces.
• Set-up of organized activities as requested.
• Help unload, move, and store supplies.
• Remove trash throughout entire grounds once daily.
• Clean guest staff lodging as needed.

General Duties:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with campers
• Attend and participate in programs and spiritual activities.
• Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
• Ensure and assist in the cleanliness of cabins and outside areas.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Youth Program Specialist, Divisional Youth Secretaries and/or Camp Administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike and twist on a continuous basis for up to 15-20 minutes.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused or frustrated.
• May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility and grounds.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor, high noise levels and bodily fluids.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform 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 accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.

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