Description
Job Title: Arts and Crafts Coordinator
FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exemptReports to: Adventure Coordinator
Rate of Pay: $400/ weekly
Closing Date: 1/31/2026
Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:
Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
GENERAL DUTIES:
Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
Prepare and deliver the Arts and Crafts Coordinator camp brief at the end of the summer.
Assist with evening cabin supervision
Attend and participate in Staff Orientation.
Attend and participate in all camp wide activities, campfires, staff meetings and staff devotions
Assist with Camper check-in and check-out.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Safety and Supervision
Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
Enforce, and abide by, all camp policies and procedures
Responsible for the health and well-being of self and campers.
Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times
Practice and enforce all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Maintain group/staff control at specialized group activities so that other support staff can focus on safety.
Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
Supervise and direct all staff and volunteers assigned to work/help in the A&C program.
Help organize files needed for state inspections and childcare licensing.
Help with registration and checking required documents for campers.
Help with tracking meals for USDA summer food program.
Attend relevant in-service trainings.
Weekly Responsibilities
Develop and facilitate A&C programs for Elementary, Middle, and High School campers.
Plan and prepare A&C activities that are age-appropriate and engaging.
Prepare for each cohort group before their A&C time.
Clean the A&C area after each cohort group departs.
Help coordinate any special programs like theme weeks, 4th of July, Christmas in July, etc.
Manage budget, maintain, and stock all A&C program equipment and supplies.
Consult with the Director or Assistant Director for any equipment needs or repairs.
Maintain an inventory list to know what needs replenishing throughout the summer.
Support Staff Training with creative activities.
Help coordinate Staff Training art project by providing direction and supplies.
Clean Arts and Crafts area on the last day of programing, after camper check-out and before the staff meeting.
Sweep, sanitize, and take out the trash.
When not supervising the A&C programing, serve as an Activities Specialist.
Work in a variety of program areas to support cabins.
This may include archery, zipline, sports, etc. and will be determined by need and experience/comfort.
Attend all relevant in-services for areas trained.
Perform all other duties and roles assigned.
Due to the particular nature of the camp program in session, you may be asked to assist in duties not directly related to this specific job description. This is necessary for the smooth operation of the camp. Staff members are expected to comply with all reasonable requests.
Lastly and most important:
Remember to have fun!
Remember to ask for help because we are here for each other!
Remember that God is in control. God's love willbe more evident in your actions than your words!
Remember that God loves you, and we love you!
Remember to have fun!
Remember to ask for help because we are here for each other!
Remember that God is in control. God's love will be more evident in your actions than your words!
Remember that God loves you, and we love you!
Qualification and Education Requirements:
Positive attitude and ability to take a leadership role.
18+ years of age preferred.
Current First Aid and CPR certification (may be obtained on site).
Experience and previous knowledge of hands-on crafts for youth.
Ability to use positive behavior management techniques with campers and an ability to adapt to difficult situations with a sense of maturity and safety.
Maintain a high standard of personal and communal living and behaviors.
Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most distinguished human services charitable organizations.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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.
Apply at: http://ipc.us/t/8080164856744DA2.
