Wilderness Camp Operations & Logistics Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave benefit (pro-rated for part

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Wilderness/Logistics Assistant to support High Peak Camp's Wilderness summer program in Estes Park, CO. You will assist with meal preparation, programming, and camper supervision under the Wilderness Director.

Responsibilities include coordinating evening programs, maintaining safety, managing equipment and schedules, and participating in staff orientation and camp activities while upholding camp values and ACA safety standards.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and ability to take a leadership role.
• 21+ years of age preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (may be obtained on site).
• Experience and previous knowledge of camp activities.
• 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.
• Ability to live and thrive in an outdoor, wilderness education setting.
• Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission and reflect its standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all programming components of the Wilderness summer camping program, including meal preparation and programming logistics.
• Support wilderness programming and supervision of campers under the Wilderness Director.
• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Maintain safety and oversee camper well-being with the Wilderness Program Team.
• Assist with Camper check-in and check-out and maintain ACA safety standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Leadership

Youth program support

First Aid/CPR certified

Outdoor camp experience

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Wilderness/Logistics Assistant to support High Peak Camp's Wilderness summer program in Estes Park, CO. You will assist with meal preparation, programming, and camper supervision under the Wilderness Director.

Responsibilities include coordinating evening programs, maintaining safety, managing equipment and schedules, and participating in staff orientation and camp activities while upholding camp values and ACA safety standards.