What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Canteen Specialist/Head Housekeeper position at The Salvation Army?
Location: Camp Hidden Lake, Lexington, Mississippi
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Position: Canteen Specialist/Head Housekeeper
Pay Rate: $412.00 weekly salary
About his opportunity:
Canteen Specialist - Supervises, plans, schedules and monitors the planning and delivery of program activities and events.
Head Housekeeper - Plans, schedules, instructs, supervises, and monitors the day-to-day general housekeeping of the camp facilities
Key responsibilities:
(Canteen Specialist)
CPR and First Aid Certification
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Some physical requirements could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate 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.
Additional Information
Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/09/2025-06/13/2025 and full participation is required.
The 2025 Summer Camp program session will be held 06/16/2025-07/19/2025. The anticipation is for every staff member to work the entire summer and is the only way to receive a bonus. 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: January 29, 2025-May 25, 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
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Position: Canteen Specialist/Head Housekeeper
Pay Rate: $412.00 weekly salary
About his opportunity:
Canteen Specialist - Supervises, plans, schedules and monitors the planning and delivery of program activities and events.
Head Housekeeper - Plans, schedules, instructs, supervises, and monitors the day-to-day general housekeeping of the camp facilities
Key responsibilities:
(Canteen Specialist)
- Assists in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the Camp Director.
- Supervises all programs conducted at the camp through subordinate specialist for various programs such as aquatic/lakefront activities, nature, arts & crafts, horseback riding, bicycling, archery, outdoor skills/camping, challenge course and audio/visual.
- Designs and delivers program activities that are safe, fun and appropriate to the camper’s age and abilities.
- Ensures all rooms and offices are well maintained and cleaned.
- Ensures all housekeeping equipment remains in proper working order and in compliance with standard operating procedures and safety standards.
- Maintains an inventory of all Salvation Army cleaning supplies.
- Maintains an inventory of all Salvation Army cleaning supplies.
- Two years progressively responsible experience administering and developing youth program preferred; three years’ experience performing housekeeping work with at least one year lead worker or supervisory experience preferred.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
CPR and First Aid Certification
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Some physical requirements could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate 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.
Additional Information
Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/09/2025-06/13/2025 and full participation is required.
The 2025 Summer Camp program session will be held 06/16/2025-07/19/2025. The anticipation is for every staff member to work the entire summer and is the only way to receive a bonus. 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: January 29, 2025-May 25, 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
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Salary : $412
