Summer Christian Education Director/ Staff Life Coordinator - $450/week
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POSITION TITLE: Summer Christian Education Director / Staff Life Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Camp Arnold
STATUS: Temporary/Seasonal, Exempt
PAY: $450/week - Room and Board (lodging and food) included
GENERAL STATEMENT
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Be responsible for the spiritual welfare of the all camp staff and campers for each program.
- Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
- Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
- Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
- Prepare and deliver the Christain Education Director camp brief at the end of the summer.
- Assist with evening cabin supervision
- Any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Camp Administrator.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Safety and Supervision
- Enforce camp policies and procedures
- Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
- Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
- Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
Weekly Responsibilities
- Develop and implement daily chapels, for campers of varying ages. These chapels will look similar for each
program. - Work with the Assistant Camp Director and the three camp Program Directors to develop and implement the
weekly schedule of chapel services for the three camp programs. - Work with the Divisional Youth Secretary in planning the weekly worship times and camp chapels.
- Work with the Divisional Youth Secretary to develop a daily Spiritual Mission for each cabin for the Timberlake
program and each team for the Day Camp program. - Assist counselors in planning devotions for their campers.
- Spend one night a week at the Tahoma campfire program lending aid.
- Develop and implement a weekly vespers campfire for the Timberlake Program.
- Assist the Divisional Youth Secretary with spiritual counseling by notifying him/her of any special needs.
- Assist the Divisional Youth Secretary with coordinating the music for worship services.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of weekly staff devotions. Including a weekly late night staff devotion
time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
- Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
- Ability to operate telephone.
- Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
- Ability to understand written information.
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 a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:
By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes. It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army.
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.
Health Insurance:Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. 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 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Parental Leave:Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
Sick Leave:12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time.
Paid Vacation:2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.
Paid Holidays:13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Freqently Asked Questions
The role shifts from organizing daily chapels and spiritual guidance to overseeing camp safety and staff wellbeing as the season progresses. Early weeks focus on program setup, mid-season emphasizes spiritual missions and counseling, while the end involves camp cleanup and delivering final reports.
Ideal candidates often hold experience in Christian education or ministry, strong leadership traits, and the ability to foster spiritual growth among youth. Proven skills in camp safety compliance and program coordination are highly valued, especially in seasonal or temporary positions.
Yes, seasonal coordinators often advance to year-round ministry leadership, youth program directors, or educational roles within Christian organizations. Experience gained here can open doors to counseling, worship leadership, or administrative positions in faith-based institutions.
The Salvation Army emphasizes a mission-driven approach, so staff are expected to uphold Christian values in conduct and program delivery. Working here means engaging deeply with the camp's spiritual objectives while supporting a diverse community in Eatonville, WA.
Employees benefit from a structured support system including spiritual counseling resources, collaboration with youth secretaries, and access to health insurance and retirement plans. This fosters personal growth alongside professional duties in a faith-focused environment.
The position offers $450 per week, including room and board, which covers lodging and meals. This package reflects the seasonal nature of the role and includes access to benefits such as paid holidays and potential health insurance during full-time employment.
Eatonville offers a close-knit camp community with a focus on outdoor ministry and intimate spiritual engagement, differing from urban roles that might emphasize classroom teaching or broader organizational duties. The pace and environment cater to those seeking immersive seasonal work.
While seasonal roles like this are niche, Eatonville's proximity to faith-based camps creates consistent, though specialized, opportunities. The demand peaks in summer months, with local organizations valuing staff who can combine spiritual leadership and youth supervision.
Candidates should demonstrate effective spiritual mentorship, program scheduling, and safety oversight. Strong interpersonal communication and the ability to adapt to physical demands like supervising campers and managing evening activities are essential.
Balancing spiritual leadership with logistical tasks, enforcing safety standards, and supporting a diverse team can be demanding. Coordinating multiple age groups’ chapels and managing late-night devotions require flexibility and resilience throughout the camp season.
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