Summer Camp Housekeeper/Laundress (Music Conservatory) - Camp Grandview

Location:            Camp Grandview, Jasper Georgia (Music Conservatory) Position:             Summer Camp Housekeeper/Laundress (Music Conservatory) Position Type:   Overnight Residential - Temporary Full-Time Pay Rate:            250.00 weekly About this opportunity: Performs a variety of housekeeping duties for a camp; cleans restrooms, offices, and other camp facilities; washes, stores, and distributes linens; ensures the neatness and cleanliness of the camp facilities on a daily basis.  Incumbent also functions as a music instructor to assist and support the musical component of the Music Conservatory Program   Key responsibilities: Cleans camp facilities and offices; collects, washes, folds, stores, and distributes linens; ensures the accountability of linens.   Maintains camper laundry schedule on rotation as well as daily laundering of camper laundry.   Washes camper’s laundry and return to counselor.   Assists in securing linens for campers without proper linens.   Monitors light fixtures to ensure all light bulbs are in working order; replace light bulbs as necessary.   Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.   Sweeps, vacuums, mops and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks.   Cleans windows, dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures.   Guides the work of music instruction in helping children and youth to succeed in school by increasing their involvement and motivation; and helping them to set personal goals.    Supervises the maintenance and daily operations of the program equipment.   Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, which will create an atmosphere of friendliness and security during all program periods.   Assists with and supports an assigned group of campers during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.   Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience.   Participates and assists in various classes as assigned.   Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.   Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.   Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.   Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Conservatory Director.   Performs other duties as assigned.   Perform as necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with campers, or leading in Christian songs, etc. What we are looking for in you: No formal education or experience required.   Licenses and Certifications CPR and First Aid Certification   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Some physical requirements of the Conservatory Housekeeping/Laundress position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate housekeeping/laundress equipment and activities are required.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.  Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions   Why work for us? Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have an opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.   Additional Information: Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 9 – 15, 2025, and participation is required. The 2025 summer Camp program session will be held June 16 - July 19, 2025. If you are unable to work the entire session, please let us know on your application. All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon indicated on the job posting. Application Submittal Period: December 17, 2024 – May 24, 2025 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled