The Salvation Army’s Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center is hiring a Summer Camp Unit Coordinator and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA

Pay Range: $21.50 per hour

                     40 hours per week

Work with the Education Manager to implement the day-to-day activities of the children enrolled in the Camp.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a keen interest and sincere appreciation for children
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age
• Must complete Camp Staff Orientation
• Minimum of six months experience working or volunteering with school age children
• Must have experience with Christian Education Programs for school age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree or bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology or Child Care strongly preferred

Duties & Responsibilities:

     a) Assist with the daily activities such as devotions, crafts, mystery programs, recreation, music, drama, lunch, snacks, games, trips, etc.

     b) Provide supervision and general childcare.

     c) Prepare Devotional Time (Bible story or Spiritual object lesson, Choruses and Prayer) once or twice a week for the entire day camp.

     d) Handle all disciplinary action in accordance with the Camp Manual. Report problems immediately to the Education Manager.

     e) Clean up and set up of activity areas as directed by Education Manager.

     f) Receive and dismiss children daily in the designated area.

     g) Assist with camp training for counselors and junior counselors.

     h) Assist in developing course and subject specific curriculum for school aged children.

     i) Candidate is also responsible for various administrative tasks, which may include ordering supplies, coordinating schedules, and completing all necessary reports and record keeping.

     j) Assist Education Manager in overseeing the daily activities, general camp operations and programs to ensure a quality camp.

     k) Lead and assist in weekly staff meetings and debriefing.

     l) Be enthusiastic and thorough in leading and teaching program curriculums.

     m) Set a Christian example for the children, parents, staff and volunteers.

     n) Represent The Salvation Army’s spiritual ministry and social mission in the Camp program.

     o) Engage in Christian spiritual conversation with members of the public and in the corps.

     p) Recognize spiritual need of persons which may require referral to the Corps.

     q) Must complete Camp Staff Orientation which includes Keep SAfe Training

     r) Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

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. EEO is the Law.

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.