Job DescriptionDescriptionDEPARTMENT: CAMP GIFFORD
POSITION TITLE: WILDERNESS CAMP LOGISTICS
STATUS: SEASONAL, FULL TIME
SUPERVISOR: WILDERNESS CAMP DIRECTOR
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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
To organize and implement all programmatic activities, including logistics, travel, menu, etc. for the Wilderness Camp Program. To assume responsibility for timely preparation and delivery of all food service products and supplies.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Must be 18 years of age
High School graduate; some college preferred
Self-motivated, good communication and people skills are also necessary
Experience working with youth preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Be able to command the respect of children under your supervision
Possess good leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety assessment, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention
Be able to pass a child safety background check
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare a weekly menu in conjunction with the Wilderness Camp Director and Head (1st) Cook
Take the lead in preparing and serving meals to campers and staff in the Wilderness program
Communicate with Head (1st) Cook to ensure food availability and ordering
Assume responsibility for deliveries and proper clean-up of food service in communication with Head (1st) Cook. Assist Trail Guides with daily food needs as necessary.
Assume responsibility, as scheduled, for set-up and take-down of all programmatic activities in coordination with the Wilderness Director
Organize all equipment for Expedition trips
Serve as a resource and support for all Trail Guides
Assist in the operation of the Challenge Course as assigned by the Wilderness Camp Director
Participate in weekly debrief at the conclusion of each week of programming
Participate in review process and set measurable goals
Assist in inventory of Wilderness program equipment and supplies at the start and finish of program and each week. Report any damaged, lost, or missing equipment to the Wilderness Camp Director.
Assist in weekly clean-up duties as assigned by the Wilderness Camp Director
GENERAL DUTIES:
Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings
Follow all policies and procedures
Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
Operate a telephone and computer
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Understand verbal and written information
Sweep, clean, and perform other janitorial tasks as needed
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 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.
BENEFITS:
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time.
Paid Vacation:
Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months' service time
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Qualifications
Education
Some college (preferred)
High School or Equivalent (required)
Experience
Self-motivated, good communication and people skills are also necessary (preferred)
Experience working with youth preferred
(preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.