Position: Day Camp Counselor
Department: Haven of Hope Community Center
Availability of Position: 06/15/2026 - 9/15/2026
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; M-F
Reporting Relationship: Learning Zone &bDay Camp Coordinator
Salary and Grade: $15.00/Hour; 73 NE
About Philadelphia Social Service Ministries: Philadelphia Social Service Ministries (PSSM) is the collection of social services programs that the Salvation Army provides in Philadelphia. These programs include family emergency housing, anti-trafficking, and permanent housing for seniors and chronically homeless adults.
of Position:
The Day Camp Counselor’s role is to provide a safe, fun, and caring environment for children enrolled in the Summer Day Camp program. Counselors are responsible for leading the group of children in assigned activities and implementing procedures. The Day Camp Counselor supports the Learning Zone & Day Camp Coordinator, the Music & Arts Specialist, and the Recreation Specialist in creating and developing weekly programming for the youth participants. The Day Camp Counselor serves as a chaperone during off site field trips.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as reasonably expected within the post’s scope.
Requirements:
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com
No phone calls please.
Released by the Human Resources Department on 5/19/2026
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe 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.
Req No: 2621
We fight with love.
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.
Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.
