Program Specialist, Summer Day Camp (Brooklyn Brownsville Corps/Seasonal Position)

Responsibilities

• Run daily activities in the middle school-aged programming including homework help, serving meals and snacks, sports, music and arts, arts and crafts, creative arts, off-site field trips, and general day to day supervision of the children.
• Perform administrative duties, including record keeping, statistics, enrollment paperwork, food service documentation, grant funding paperwork, and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Support the Program Director, including attending and contributing to Program Leadership Meetings, sharing matters of mutual concern, and completing a Debrief at the end of the summer camp session.
• Assist with Corps programming as directed by Program Director and Corps Officers, and support other activities as needed.
• Assist the Program Director in advancing the mission of The Salvation Army by identifying children and families in need of additional services and connecting them to Corps Officers.
• Serve as a positive role model.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in Youth or Camp Programming and the ability to teach and enthuse others preferred.
• Willingness and comfortability leading students and families in devotions from the Bible preferred but not required.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a love of working with children.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills, displaying good judgement and ability to complete work independently.
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups of various ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to program participants and/or staff.
• Comfort working with children with behavioral challenges, and learning differences, etc.
• Leadership experience with peers and experience in leadership of organized/specialized programming.
• Current CPR & First Aid Certifications, or willingness to become certified.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately and quickly to situations requiring first aid.
• Available to work part-time hours on School Days and full-time hours on Non-School Days (School Holidays & Summer).
• Driver’s license preferable.