Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping children grow in their faith? Join The Salvation Army as a Camp Christian Education Director (CED) and lead dynamic, faith-based camp experiences that inspire and disciple children across our Central Territory camps.

Summer Compensation (Full‑Time)

15 weeks × $1,200/week

Part‑Time Compensation (Fall–Winter)

24 weeks × 12 hours/week × $23/hour

Central Territory Headquarters LI

Job Objective

The Camp Christian Education Director (CED) serves as the primary leader responsible for implementing the Children of Grace curriculum across all Salvation Army Central Territory summer camps. The CED will deliver spiritual programming for children ages 6–12, support worship and discipleship environments, train staff as needed and lead post‑camp follow‑up, reporting, and best‑practice development. The position ensures consistency, quality, and spiritual integrity of camp-based Christian education and strengthens the connection between camp ministry and local Salvation Army corps.

This role is full‑time during the summer (June–August) and transitions to part‑time beginning in September through February.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Preparation & Planning

• Become thoroughly trained in and conversant with the Children of Grace curriculum and grant expectations.
• Collaborate with the Territorial Youth Department, Divisional Youth Secretaries, and Camp Directors to plan curriculum implementation across all participating camps.
• Develop camp‑specific spiritual programming plans, teaching schedules, staff training materials, and camper devotion resources.
• Prepare systems and tools for spiritual response tracking, camper follow‑up, and reporting.

Summer Camp Spiritual Leadership

• Serve on‑site at Central Territory camps during the summer season (one week at each camp) as the designated Christian Education leader.
• Train counselors, program staff, and leadership in the effective delivery of Children of Grace lessons and spiritual practices.
• Lead or support worship services, prayer experiences, small‑group discipleship, and age‑appropriate Bible teaching for campers ages 6–12.
• Provide coaching and encouragement to counselors to support spiritual conversations and faith development.
• Support spiritual decision moments and ensure proper documentation of camper responses.

Camper Follow‑Up & Corps Connection

• Coordinate post‑camp follow‑up for campers who indicate spiritual decisions or interest in further discipleship.
• Prepare and distribute decision follow‑up materials for parents and local corps officers.
• Strengthen the connection between camp experiences and year‑round corps youth ministries.

Evaluation, Reporting & Best Practices

• Track participation, spiritual engagement, and camper responses in alignment with grant reporting requirements.
• Compile and submit territorial reports on program outcomes, effectiveness, and spiritual impact.
• Assist in completing required grant documentation and narratives in cooperation with Territorial leadership.
• Document observations, best practices, and recommendations to strengthen future years of implementation.

Collaboration & Compliance

• Participate in national Children of Grace training and collaboration opportunities as required.
• Maintain compliance with Salvation Army policies, Safe From Harm standards, and grant restrictions.
• Represent the mission, values, and doctrinal teachings of The Salvation Army in all settings.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in camp ministry, children’s ministry, Christian education, or discipleship.
• Ability to teach, train, and lead in spiritual formation contexts.
• Strong organizational skills, especially for evaluation and reporting.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively during the summer.
• Adherence to Salvation Army doctrine, ethics, and Safe From Harm standards.

Qualifications

Contract Dates: May 18, 2026 – February 12, 2027
Position Type: Seasonal/Contract (Full‑time thru mid-August; 15 hours/week mid-August–February)

Location: Travel to all eight Central Territory camps/THQ-based follow‑up in the off‑season

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call 847-294-2029.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled