Wilderness Logistics
Wilderness Logistics
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Job Description
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.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
To organize and implement all programmatic activities including logistics travel menu etc. for the Wilderness Camp Program. To assume responsibility for timely preparation and delivery of all food service products and supplies.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School graduate; some college preferred
- Selfmotivated good communication and people skills are also necessary
- Experience working with youth preferred
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Be able to command the respect of children under your supervision
- Possess good leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety assessment planning problem solving and crisis intervention
- Be able to pass a child safety background check
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare a weekly menu in conjunction with the Wilderness Camp Director and Head 1st Cook
- Take the lead in preparing and serving meals to campers and staff in the Wilderness program
- Communicate with Head 1st Cook to ensure food availability and ordering
- Assume responsibility for deliveries and proper cleanup of food service in communication with Head 1st Cook. Assist Trail Guides with daily food needs as necessary.
- Assume responsibility as scheduled for setup and takedown of all programmatic activities in coordination with the Wilderness Director
- Organize all equipment for Expedition trips
- Serve as a resource and support for all Trail Guides
- Assist in the operation of the Challenge Course as assigned by the Wilderness Camp Director
- Participate in weekly debrief at the conclusion of each week of programming
- Participate in review process and set measurable goals
- Assist in inventory of Wilderness program equipment and supplies at the start and finish of program and each week. Report any damaged lost or missing equipment to the Wilderness Camp Director.
- Assist in weekly cleanup duties as assigned by the Wilderness Camp Director
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Exhibit effective Christlike conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
- Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
- Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including but not limited to evening programs chapel activities and staff meetings
- Follow all policies and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
- Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sit walk stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
- Grasp push pull objects and reach overhead
- Operate a telephone and computer
- Lift up to 25 lbs.
- Understand verbal and written information
- Sweep clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed
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.
BENEFITS:
A generous benefits package is included with fulltime positions: paid holidays vacation time sick time and medical vision and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low biweekly premiums for employeeonly 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 employerpaid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life shortterm and longterm disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employerfunded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50 vested at five years eligible service time. Plus an employeefunded 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 nonexempt 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
