Craft Coordinator

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.08.2026

Hourly Wage: $500.00/Week

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Exempt / Full Time - Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 - AUGUST 15, 2025)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position: Craft Coordinator

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/yf5z2ryj

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:

Organize and set up the craft house to facilitate arts and crafts for campers and staff, maintain inventory, and create a list of supplies that need to be ordered and give list to direct supervisor one week in advance.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
• Must currently have a valid or capable of obtaining Oregon Food Handlers.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must currently have a valid or capable of obtaining AED, First Aid, and CPR Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Desire to work with youth.
• Ability to supervise and provide guidance to staff and campers.
• Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
• Possess leadership skills with the ability to plan, organize, and execute special programs.
• Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, patience, and self-control
• Detail oriented.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Good analytical skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Craft Duties:

• Lead and coordinate craft house activities during all open hours such as free time, electives, and cabin activity.
• Implement creative craft ideas for campers and staff.
• Keep the craft area clean and well organized and deep clean at the end of the week.
• Keep an ongoing inventory list of craft supplies.
• Assist cabin leaders with the preparation of craft ideas and clean-up of daily cabin activities.
• Assist creative and other staff in preparing for evening campfires and chapels, assisting with providing any craft house supplies needed for all programs.
• Help create campfire props and decorations as directed.
• Assist campers in creating props and decorations for the campfire program and activities as needed.

General Duties:

• Attend and participate in programs and spiritual activities.
• As part of the Program team, you may be assigned to lead and coordinate fun, themed campfire program, including songs, skits, decorations, and interactive games.
• 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.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp-wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Assistant.
• Provide a weekly de-brief on strength and struggles on program assistance from staff helping in the craft house.
• Lead and/or assist in Staff Snack Evening, including but not limited to, food preparation, distribution and clean-up.
• May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor for staff.
• Responsible for Break Day clean-up for your living space and program areas.
• Turn in all camper related forms promptly, such as, but not limited to, seeker forms, incident forms, safety forms, Notice of Concerns, and Observation Logs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist continuously for up to 15-20 minutes or prolonged periods at a time.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• 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 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.
• May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility, and grounds.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor, and high noise levels.

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 will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

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 would result.

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