Craft & Campfire Coordinator

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.18.2025

Hourly Wage: $450.00/Week

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Exempt / Full Time - Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 - AUGUST 15, 2025)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position: Craft and Campfire Coordinator

Supervisor: Camp Director / DYCS

The Salvation Army 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.

Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen will be a Christian sanctuary of rest, discovery, and growth for the neediest children in Oregon and Southern Idaho.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: Craft and Campfire Coordinator

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at edgar.azueta @usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3256. Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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SCOPE OF POSITION: Crafts: Organize and set up the craft house to facilitate arts and crafts for campers and staff, maintain inventory, and order supplies.
Campfire: Organize fun and interactive nightly campfire programs.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
* Must have a valid Driver's License.
* 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
* Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Desire to work with youth.
* Ability to supervise and provide guidance to staff and campers.
* Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
* Possess leadership skills with the ability to plan, organize, and execute special programs.
* Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities.
* Ability to work in groups.
* Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
* Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
* Ability to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
* Good character, integrity, and adaptability
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
* Detail oriented.
* Self-starter.
* Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
* Good analytical skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Craft Duties:
* Lead and coordinate craft house activities during all open hours such as free time, electives, and cabin activity.
* Implement creative craft ideas for campers and staff.
* Keep the craft area clean and well organized and deep clean at the end of the week.
* Keep an ongoing inventory list of craft supplies.
* Prepare and place craft house supply order, as necessary, with the approval of the Creative Coordinator.
* Assist cabin leaders with the preparation of craft ideas and clean-up of daily cabin activities.
* Assist with the preparation and clean-up of electives held in the craft house.
* Assist creative and other staff in preparing for evening campfires and chapels, assisting with providing any craft house supplies needed for those programs.
* Help create campfire props and decorations as directed.
* Assist campers in creating props and decorations for the campfire program and activities as needed.

Campfire Duties:
* Lead and coordinate fun, themed campfire program daily, including songs, skits, decorations, and interactive games.
* Involve and communicate with other staff including the creative team, seasonal camp staff, and any guest staff and/or volunteers.

General Duties:
* Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways in, and with campers.
* Attend and participate in programs and spiritual activities.
* Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
* Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
* Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp-wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
* Perform any other duties as assigned by the Creative Coordinator.
* May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor at times during the season.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist continuously for up to 15-20 minutes or prolonged periods at a time.
* Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
* Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
* Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
* There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
* May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility, and grounds.
* Working in a distinctively Christian environment.
* Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
* Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
* Work around dust, odor, and high noise levels.

MISCELLANEOUS:
The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug-free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.