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.

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.

• 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

Updated by the Divisional HR Department on 11/26/24

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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