Summer Ignite Assistant Director

$110,500 - $110,500/Yr

The Salvation Army Northwest Seasonal - Eatonville, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Eatonville, WA

About the position

The Summer Ignite Assistant Director at The Salvation Army Camp Arnold is responsible for supporting the Ignite Director in implementing the Ignite program curriculum and ensuring a meaningful experience for participants. This role involves collaboration in planning activities, providing mentorship, and facilitating daily bible studies, while also managing administrative tasks related to the program.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Camp Arnold policies and Protecting the Mission standards.
• Assist the Ignite Director in the implementation of Ignite program curriculum.
• Attend program staff and general staff orientation.
• Participate in all Ignite specific programming and camp programs as required by the summer program director.
• Collaborate with the Ignite Director to plan and execute meaningful discipleship activities for participants.
• Lead orientation and ensure an engaging onboarding experience for all participants.
• Assist in planning and executing the campout and hike to Mt. Rainier during orientation.
• Build positive relationships with participants, providing mentorship and guidance in their faith journey.
• Create an inclusive atmosphere for participants to explore and deepen their faith.
• Facilitate daily bible studies for Ignite participants and lead daily check-ins.
• Assist in all-staff small groups as needed and lead weekly one-on-one debrief sessions with participants.
• Assist in creating orientation and weekly schedules for Ignite participants.
• Communicate effectively with the camp program team and Ignite Director, and with parents of participants.

Requirements

• Experience in program implementation and collaboration.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to mentor and guide participants in their faith journey.
• Experience in facilitating group discussions and bible studies.
• Administrative skills for scheduling and communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in youth mentorship or leadership roles.
• Familiarity with camp programming and activities.

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay of $425.
• Opportunity to work in a faith-based environment.
• Experience in youth leadership and program development.