About this opportunity
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory lists this Summer Timberlake Junior Counselor - $200/week opportunity in eatonville, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summer Timberlake Junior Counselor - $200/week
Location: United States, Washington, Eatonville
Date Posted: Mar 01, 2026
Benefits
dental insurance
life insurance
parental leave
paid holidays
sick time
403(b)
Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community! The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As a socially impactful organization, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you to find your place to offer opportunities for people in need!
General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.
Scope
Assist a counselor with the supervision and programming for a group of assigned campers to gain experience in all phases of camp counseling and assist in other departments as necessary. All positions support the mission of Camp Arnold to teach campers about Jesus Christ.
General Duties
Attend and participate in all camp programs and spiritual activities.
Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
Assist with the clean‑up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
Assist with other duties as needed.
Specific Duties – Safety and Supervision
Enforce camp policies and procedures.
Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
Weekly Responsibilities
Assist Counselor in providing leadership, care and guidance of a group of assigned campers on a daily basis.
Be an active participant in the initial cabin meeting for your assigned cabin group.
Assist with supervision of assigned camper group while in the dining room.
Assist with daily clean up of the cabin living area.
Plan and conduct one cabin devotion per week.
Check camper beds each morning for any wetting.
If evidence of a wetting is found, follow procedures to wash bedding and clean mattress discreetly.
Assist with leadership in the various program areas as assigned and coordinate your preparation with the Unit Leader.
Accompany assigned camper group to all camp activities planned for their involvement.
Complete any required forms related to camper or program evaluation, or health documentation.
Complete the daily entries required in the Camper Log book as needed throughout the day.
Attend Weekly Camp Out unless given specific permission otherwise.
Assist with other duties as needed.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
Ability to operate telephone.
Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
Ability to understand written information.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Spiritual and Cultural Expectations
By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge its religious affiliation and agree to conduct yourself in a manner that upholds its mission. Employees must not undermine the religious mission or compromise the moral purposes of Camp Arnold.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a respectful environment free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This equal‑opportunity policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, and termination.
Additional Benefits
Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances are included in full-time positions.
Health Insurance
Low bi‑weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee‑only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO available for others. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance start at $2.31 bi‑weekly cost. Employees receive an employer‑paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short‑term and long‑term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans
Employer‑funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (defined contribution) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service; employee‑funded voluntary 403(b) options.
Parental Leave
One week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee's normal rate for births, adoptions, and foster placements.
Sick Leave
12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months' service.
Paid Vacation
2 weeks annually accruing from day one for non‑exempt positions; 4 weeks for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months' service.
Paid Holidays
13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
eatonville, WA, 98328, US
Who can apply
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