Location: CONNRI Lodge, Older Adult Ministries Camp (Ashford, CT)

Status: Seasonal (June 13, 2025 – August 08, 2025)

Rate of Pay: $2700 per season plus room and board

Scope of Position: Assist in the daily operations of the Older Adult Ministries Camp (OAM) by helping with various programs and cleaning. 

Learn more about this camp and the Lodge at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/connri-lodge--conference-center/ 

• Serve as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.
• Maintain positive relationships with employees and guests.
• Assist in the daily operations of the OAM as requested.
• Assist with various camping programs and activities as needed.
• Deliver materials to various locations on camp.
• Transport senior campers as needed.
• Assist with organizing, planning, and implementing programs and activities (collecting materials, setting up props, preparing games and prizes, etc.).
• Assist with routine sanitation, set-up, and clean-up of assigned areas.
• Clean, mop, and stock public bathrooms with the necessary supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, trash bags, etc.).
• Collect, wash, and redistribute all bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths in guest bathrooms.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the laundry area and closets, including folding and storing towels and linens neatly.
• Respect guests’ possessions and privacy.
• Report and return any guest properties found in the rooms.
• Report cases of property damage to the supervisor.
• Perform detailed deep cleans when requested.
• Prepare and clean up before and after each session by picking up trash and neatly arranging chairs in the common areas, such as meeting rooms, lobby, hallways, and dining room.
• Ensure that furniture in common areas is arranged neatly and is free of clutter and dust.
• Help clean and pack up the Lodge at the end of the camp experience.
• Participate in the Total Camping Program.
• Help with program activities as assigned.
• Abide by the Camp’s Personnel Policies and Practices as outlined in the Camp Staff Manual, including the requirements that all staff leave the campgrounds during staff breaks between camping periods. Smoking, drinking of alcoholic beverages, use of illegal drugs, and/or immoral conduct during the period of this agreement will be grounds for immediate dismissal.
• Strive to be a personal example in conduct, conversation, and attitude consistent with established policies and procedures.

• A high school diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years old.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain high performance and professionalism.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Must complete KeepSAfe and other training requirements upon hire.
• Must embrace, support, and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s mission and values.
• Will understand, respect, and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but they are required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/ 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.