What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Camp Director position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Position: Assistant Camp Director
Location: Divisional Headquarters – Youth Department, Philadelphia, PA
Availability of Position: August 27, 2024
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday, regular hours with occasional evening and weekends
Reporting Relationship: Divisional Youth Secretary
Salary and Grade: $60,000.00-64,000.00 annually; 12 Exempt
The 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.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Camp Director will be responsible to assist the Divisional Youth Secretary with the year round management of the Camp Ladore program.
The Assistant Camp Director will also assist in the planning and implementation of Divisional Youth Department character building programs, projects and events as assigned.
Qualifications
- As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
- Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
- Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.
- Must be a Christian familiar with the principles of Christian living found in the New Testament and seeking God's guidance for help in his/her daily walk.
- Must be an active participant in The Salvation Army, soldier preferred, and attend a corps regularly
- Must possess a working knowledge of ACA standards.
- Must possess management, organizational and creativity skills.
- Must possess basic office skills including use of computer.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Must be able to speak and carry himself/herself well in front of a group.
- Must be able to work with all age groups, especially with children and young adults.
- Must be able to travel throughout the Division to work with Corps Officers and Local Officers on various programs.
- Bachelor's Degree (in a related field such as camping or youth ministry)
- Minimum of three years camping experience, including at least one year of supervisory responsibility
- Understanding of Salvation Army Doctrine and Practices
- Must be over 25 years of age per ACA guidelines
Contact: Please send, email or fax your resume along with a cover letter including salary requirements to:
Captain David Eric Kelly
The Salvation Army - Youth Department
701 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Email: david.ekelly@use.salvationarmy.org
Prospective applicants: http://careers-usesalvationarmy.icims.com
Internal applicants: http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com
No phone calls please
Released by the Divisional HR Department on August 6. 2024
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s 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.
Requisition No. 2250
Salary : $60,000 - $64,000
