Summer Ignite Assistant Director

PAY: $425/week - Room and Board (lodging and food) included

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team.

In other words, we're committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE:

Camp Arnold is seeking an individual to join our team as an Assistant for the Ignite Discipleship Program. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the spiritual growth, social & emotional growth, and skill development in the young people y will partner with the Ignite Director in leading daily bible studies, individual & group check-ins, and weekly debriefs with participants.

This position will also act as additional summer support for the program team in various areas of the camp program.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Uphold Camp Arnold policies and Protecting the Mission standards.
• Assist the Ignite director in implementation of Ignite program curriculum.
• Attend program staff and general staff orientation.
• Attend and participate in all Ignite specific programming.
• Attend and participate in camp programs as required by summer program director.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Ignite Director

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Assist in Program Implementation:

• Collaborate with the Ignite Director to plan and execute meaningful and engaging discipleship activities for participants.
• Work closely with the Ignite Director to plan and lead orientation, ensuring an engaging onboarding experience for all participants.
• Collaborate with the Ignite Director in the planning and execution of the campout and hike to Mt. Rainier during orientation.
• Offer support in various program areas as required by the Summer Program Director, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the camp program.

Mentorship and Guidance:

• Build positive relationships with participants, providing mentorship and guidance in their faith journey.
• Create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for participants to explore and deepen their faith.
• Assist in facilitation of daily bible studies for Ignite participants.
• Assist & lead daily check ins with participants.
• Assist in all-staff small groups as needed.
• Lead weekly one-on-one debrief sessions with participants, demonstrating confidence in facilitating both encouraging and growth-oriented conversations.

Administrative Duties:

• Assist in creating Orientation schedule for Ignite participants.
• Assist in creating weekly schedule for Ignite participants.
• Communicate effectively with camp program team and Ignite Director
• Effectively communicate important information to parents of participants
• Facilitate phone conversations with parents regarding participants behavior when needed.
• Assist in creating agenda for Ignite parent information night.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the 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 in order 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.

SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:
By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes. It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner…