Summer Camp Nanny

About the role

The Salvation Army Northwoods Camp in Finlayson, MN, is “doing the most good” by providing summer camp opportunities to hundreds of youth from Salvation Army programs across Minnesota and North Dakota. The camp offers youth a safe, fun environment to develop physically, socially, and spiritually while participating in various activities, including swimming, fishing, boating, archery, music, and arts and crafts. The Summer Camp Nanny provides dedicated supervision and care for the Divisional Youth Secretaries’ children. This role involves overseeing the children during the day, leading Bible lessons and craft activities, assisting with meals, and managing rest periods. The nanny also helps with bedtime routines when the children do not attend evening programs. The position will reside on-site throughout the temporary summer employment at 60402 Elbow Lake Rd, Finlayson, MN 55735.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Care (45%): Oversee the children during all camp activities, including day and night programs. Supervise the children in all designated camp spaces, adapting to schedule changes.
• Teaching and Activities (25%): Lead daily Bible lessons and craft activities, accompany the children to mealtimes, and manage their afternoon nap/rest time.
• Bedtime and Evening Support (10%): Help prepare the children for bed when not participating in evening camp activities.
• Communication and Relationship Building (5%): Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and foster strong relationships with colleagues.
• Safety and Emergency Response (5%): Ensure a safe environment by responding promptly and appropriately in emergencies, leading the children to safety or seeking medical attention.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be willing to participate in religious activities.
• Must pass the vetting process (e.g., background checks, reference checks) per policy.

Qualifications

• Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with good attention to detail and initiative.
• Works with integrity, valuing honesty and diligence.

Benefits

• Room and board provided in addition to the stipend.

Pay

$400 stipend per week, paid biweekly.

Schedule

Seasonal, temporary summer position from June 2027 to July 2027 (approximately mid-June through July), including nights and weekends. Required to live on-site at Northwoods Camp.

Working conditions

• Required to live on-site at Northwoods Camp during the summer.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to fully participate in activities and events (outdoors and indoors).
• Camp environment; not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with campers and colleagues.

Supervisory responsibilities: None. Travel requirements: None. All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to support its religious mission as employees. This job description is not all-inclusive; the supervisor may assign other duties, responsibilities, and tasks.