Summer Camp Junior Counselor

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Educatin Department is hiring a Summer Camp Junior Counselor and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including :

• Generous paid time off every year that includes : holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly a job with a good purpose!

Location : 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, Ma 02125

Pay Range : $15

The Summer Camp Junior Counselor will Work with the Group Leader, Unit Leader, and Education Manager to implement the day-to-day activities of the children enrolled in the Camp.

Minimum of six months experience working or volunteering with school age children.

Experience with Christian Education Programs for school age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily activities such as devotions, crafts, mystery programs, recreation, music, drama, lunch, snacks, games, trips, etc.
• Must be able to assist with planning, preparing, and implementing the day-to-day activities.
• Provide supervision and general childcare.
• Clean up and set up of activity areas as directed by Camp Group Leader and / or Education Manager.
• Receive and dismiss children daily in the designated area.
• Set a Christian example for the children, parents, staff and volunteers.
• Represent The Salvation Army’s spiritual ministry and social mission in the Camp program.
• Engage in Christian spiritual conversation with members of the public and in the corps facility if the opportunity or need presents itself.
• Recognize spiritual need of persons which may require referral to the Corps.
• Must complete Camp Staff Orientation which includes Keep SAfe training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisors

Qualifications

Minimum of six months experience working or volunteering with school age children.

Experience with Christian Education Programs for school age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study a plus.

• Must have a keen interest in working with children and youth
• Must be at least sixteen years of age
• Must complete Camp Staff Orientation

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.