Summer Program Assistant

Overview

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 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:  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 etavationarmy.org or call . Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact or email thq.reporting.linevationarmy.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 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 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 English.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.

• 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 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 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).
• 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 responsibilities include the cleanliness of all living spaces and program areas under your assigned care.
• Enforce respect for personal property, camp…