Camp Arts & Craft Specialist

Location:            Camp Grandview, Jasper Georgia

Position:             Summer Camp Arts & Crafts Specialist

Position Type:    Overnight Residential - Temporary Full-Time

Pay Rate:            250.00 weekly.

About this opportunity:

Plans, coordinates, and leads arts and crafts activities and programs at camp; maintains all arts & crafts materials and supplies.  Ensures quality and cleanliness of supplies & assigned area.  Trains camp staff to lead, chaperone and monitor arts & crafts activities and ensures safety and a positive experience for campers.

Key responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in a variety of arts and craft activities for the campers; organizes activities and promotes participation. 
• Monitors the arts and crafts activities to ensure safety of participants; instructs campers and staff in proper methods for operating tools; monitors and directs behavior at all times to ensure compliance with camp rules. 
• Assists counselors with the development of art kits for use by cabins.  
• Maintains accountability and inventory of all arts and craft tools, materials, and supplies; orders or purchases needed supplies and materials as approved.  
• Ensures the arts and crafts area and supplies are clean and free from debris at all times.  Identifies potential hazards and responds appropriately and in a timely manner.  
• Secures and locks all arts/crafts equipment and supplies after each session.  
• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.  
• Trains other camp staff to lead, chaperone and monitor arts and crafts activities.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions. 
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.  
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.  
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

• Two years’ experience performing and coordinating arts and crafts projects preferred, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• CPR and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.  Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions. 

Why work for us?

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have an opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name. 

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 9 – June 15, 2025, and participation is required. The 2024 summer Camp program session will be held June 16 - July 19, 2025. If you are unable to work the entire session, please let us know on your application. 

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. 

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Application Submittal Period: November 19, 2024 – June 1, 2025

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. 

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