
Camp Office Manager/Program Director - Music Conservatory (3846)
The Salvation Army, Lexington, MS, United States
ALM-Camp Hidden Lake - Lexington, MS 39095 Overview Category: Camp ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
CAMP OFFICE MANAGER/PROGRAM DIRECTOR – MUSIC CONSERVATORY
Location: Camp Hidden Lake, Lexington, Mississippi
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Pay Rate: $450.00 per week
This position is responsible for:
Performs a variety of clerical and secretarial work necessary for the smooth operation of the camp office; Processes a variety of routine paperwork necessary for office operations; files and records information; answers the telephone and provides general information regarding the office operations and/or services; processing incoming/outgoing mail; collects and processes fees for camp bookings. Supervises, plans, schedules, and monitors the planning and delivery of program activities and events. Assists in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the Camp Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares, types, and processes correspondence, proposals, contracts, agreements, statistics, check requests, forms, invoices, notices, bulletin, agendas, schedules, etc.; ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the same.
- Prepares and maintains office records, reports, calendars, databases, journals, books, logs, lists, etc. in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; updates, posts and indexes information and inputs data into the computer to maintain office records; researches office files to locate specific information found in documents, correspondence, lists, forms, etc. in order to prepare specific reports.
- Supervises all programs conducted at the camp through subordinate specialists for various programs such as aquatic/lakefront activities, nature, arts & crafts, horseback riding, bicycling, archery, outdoor skills/camping, challenge course, and audio/visual. Designs and delivers program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the camper’s age and abilities.
- Provides faith-based guidance and role modeling to campers.
- Participates alongside campers during camp worship meetings and times of prayer.
- Leads devotional activities and faith-based songs with campers and supports the seeker’s ministry.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. 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.
- Some physical requirements of the Camp Program Director position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
- Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required for manipulating activities and office equipment.
- Requires a 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 to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available.
- Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
- Two years ofprogressively responsible experience administering and developing youth programs; two years experience performing clerical work in a social services environment preferred, or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
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