Camp Housekeeper/Laundress (Seasonal)

Salvation Army; Burkesville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact in the community. This seasonal position as a Camp Housekeeping/Laundress offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the daily operations of a vibrant camp environment while ensuring cleanliness and organization. You'll play a vital role in maintaining the camp facilities, assisting with laundry, and supporting various camp activities. If you are passionate about service and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this position is an excellent fit for you. Experience the joy of making a difference while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Training and mentoring

Sense of purpose in work

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying environmental conditions.
• Experience in housekeeping or laundry services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of camp facilities and assist with laundry duties.
• Participate in camp programs and supervise evening activities.

Skills

Endurance

Manual Dexterity

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

Housekeeping Equipment

Job description

1881 Salvation Army Camp Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Location: Burkesville, KY

About this opportunity: (Seasonal)

This position is responsible for assisting with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties. The HR assistant carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: departmental development, Recruitment, HRIS, employee relations, training and development, benefits and compensation. The Human Resources Administrative Assistant also provides back-up relief to the Territorial Headquarters Receptionist on a daily basis.

Key responsibilities:

1. Cleans camp facilities and offices; collects, washes, folds, stores, and distributes linens; ensures the accountability of linens.
2. Maintains staff laundry schedule on rotation as well as daily laundering of staff laundry.
3. Washes all linens from dining room after each meal and ensures linen is restocked.
4. Washes camper’s laundry and returns it to counselor.
5. Assists in securing linens for campers without proper linens.
6. Monitors light fixtures to ensure all light bulbs are in working order; replaces light bulbs as necessary.
7. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.
8. Sweeps, vacuums, mops, and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks.
9. Cleans windows; dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures.
10. Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
11. Sits with camper tables during meals and serves as a table monitor when needed.
12. Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
13. Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Housekeeping/Laundress position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate housekeeping/laundress equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member, or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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