Assistant Camp Director

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Bereavement leave

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking an Assistant Camp Director to join the Northern New England Divisional Youth Department. You will help shape Camp Sebago's curriculum, activities, and overall programming, guiding youth ministry across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

From June through August you will be on-site as part of the camp leadership team, supervising seasonal staff, coordinating camper communications and logistics, and ensuring program standards are met while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Active Salvationist in good standing with commitment to youth ministry.
• Experience in youth programming and staff supervision.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; CampMinder a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Division.
• On-site residency at Camp Sebago June–August.
• Current First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead program development for Camp Sebago, including curriculum and activities.
• Supervise seasonal staff and manage camper communications and logistics.
• Ensure program standards and credentialing requirements are met.
• Plan divisional youth events, Youth Councils, Bible Bowl, and Family Camp.
• Manage administrative tasks: database management, promotions, hiring, payroll, event registration, and outreach.

Skills

Staff supervision

Youth programming

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CampMinder

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Join a vibrant, mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities every day. At The Salvation Army, your work supports a legacy of service, compassion, and practical assistance for those who need it most.

About the Role

The Assistant Camp Director is a key member of the Northern New England Divisional Youth Department, working directly alongside the Divisional Youth Secretaries to advance youth ministry across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The core of this work is building and sustaining programs that bring young people into meaningful connection with The Salvation Army's mission, through camp, through divisional events, and through ongoing relationships with corps and families throughout the region.

Camp Sebago is the anchor of this role, and program development is at the heart of it. You will play a key role in shaping what camp offers: the curriculum, lesson studies, activities, and overall programming that keeps Camp Sebago relevant, fun, and impactful for the kids who come through its doors. From June through August you are on‑site as part of the camp leadership team, bringing that vision to life while supervising seasonal staff, managing camper communications and logistics, and maintaining all required program standards and credentialing requirements.

Year‑round, you are a key player in the planning and execution of divisional youth events, Youth Councils, Bible Bowl, Family Camp, retreats, and more, while helping to manage the administrative infrastructure that keeps the Youth Department running: database management, promotional materials, staff hiring and payroll coordination, event registration, and ongoing outreach to corps throughout the Division. This is a role for someone who brings organizational depth and a genuine heart for youth ministry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three to five years of relevant experience; equivalent combination considered
• Demonstrated commitment to Salvation Army mission and youth ministry; active Salvationist in good standing
• Experience in youth programming and staff supervision
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; CampMinder experience a plus
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel throughout the Division
• On‑site residency at Camp Sebago required June through August
• Current First Aid certification required

Compensation and Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement leave
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Retirement plan
• Benefits may vary based on position classification and eligibility

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employee occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job‑related matters and activities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.