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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Able to follow directions and respect authority
• Able to work with little supervision
• Experience with “team-building” activities helpful
• Certification for use of ropes course helpful

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• General computer knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite a plus
• Copier and other related office equipment use helpful
• Lotus Notes, helpful

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be over 18
• Assisting the cook in preparing and serving meals
• Assisting the cook in cleanup of the kitchen and dining hall areas
• Cleaning and preparing cabins and building for retreat groups when necessary
• Assisting all staff in facilitating a trouble free weekend for the retreat group
• Checking, cleaning and stocking bathrooms
• Set-up buildings as necessary; responding to the needs of the group whenever possible
• Operate the camp store “canteen” when necessary
• Assist with facilitation of ropes course upon receipt of the appropriate training as directed
• Assist with facilitation of group “team-building” and trust activities as needed
• Seasonally assist camp staff with the registration of camper and office support as needed
• Assist with Camp Marketing and Promotional events
• Seasonally be available for camp projects that may require additional manpower
• Assist in Camp Maintenance and Grounds keeping

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Operate telephone
• Operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
• Access and produce information from a computer
• Understand written information

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing in his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or the Army’s religious purposes.

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 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.

COVID-19:

”The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.”

Once a conditional offer has been made and then accepted by the applicant, The Salvation Army may then ask specific questions about vaccination status, if applicable. If the applicant requests an exemption, then processes described in this summary should be followed.

BENEFITS:

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.