Summer Program Assistant

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.08.2026

Hourly Wage: $500.00/Week

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Exempt / Full Time - Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 18 - AUGUST 14, 2026)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position: Summer Program Assistant

Supervisor: Camp Director / DYCS

The Salvation Army 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 and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen will be a Christian sanctuary of rest, discovery, and growth for the neediest children in Oregon and Southern Idaho.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: https://tinyurl.com/msbefj7z

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at edgar.azueta @usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3256. Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

SCOPE OF POSITION: The Program Assistant supports the camp's mission and daily operations by fostering Christian faith, discipleship, and positive relationships with campers and staff. This role provides supervision, encouragement, and accountability to assigned staff, including leading weekly devotions, submitting evaluations, and modeling Christ-like behavior. The Program Assistant actively participates in camp programs, ensures safety and policy compliance, completes required documentation, and assists with medical coordination when needed. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the cleanliness of assigned areas, supporting staff care initiatives, and performing other duties as assigned by camp leadership.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Have a valid Driver's License.
• At least 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent youth work experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capable of obtaining Oregon Food Handlers card.
• Capable of obtaining AED, Red Cross or equivalent CPR and First Aid certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Detail-oriented, Self-starter, Team Player.
• Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to supervise, care for, and provide necessary guidance for staff and campers 24 hours a day.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with staff and campers.
• Provide supervision, support, and motivation to all staff.
• Lead a weekly devotion with staff assigned to your care.
• Coordinate with the Nurse and leadership team for possible medical transportation as needed. May be asked to drive or accompany hospital transport of campers or staff.
• Turn in all camper-related forms promptly, such as, but not limited to, seeker forms, incident forms, safety reports, and Notice of Concern.
• Provide a written weekly evaluation of staff under your care, outlining their strengths and struggles, to the Program Director.
• Set a good example for campers and others including language, cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Responsible for routine daily cleanliness of public and personal spaces.
• Lead and/or assist in Staff Snack Evening, including but not limited to, food preparation, distribution and clean-up.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as requested e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp-wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
• May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor for staff.
• During break days, may be asked to oversee Evergreen participants.
• Last-day clean-up you will be responsible for the cleanliness of all living spaces and program areas under your assigned care.
• Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Leadership.

General Duties:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist continuously for a long period.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor, high noise levels, and bodily fluids.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position must have a valid driver's license, have an acceptable driving record. The candidate will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check and the TSA Motor Vehicle training.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug-free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform 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 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 will result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.

High School or Equivalent (required)

Capable of obtaining AED, Red Cross or equivalent CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)
Must be at least 18 years of age. (required)
At least 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent youth work experience required. (required)

Driver's License (required)