What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at The Salvation Army Southern California?
Department: Camp Homelani
Position Title: Housekeeper
Supervisor: Camp Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part time/19 hours a week
Date: August 2025
General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.
MISSION STATEMENT: The 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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Corps/Unit Mission Statement: Campus Homelani Mission: Encourage (Saving Souls). Equip (Growing Saints). Engage (Serving Suffering Humanity).
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Camp Director in the management and operation of Camp Homelani’s rental cabins. Housekeeping areas will include Oahu, Makaha, Waimea, Haleiwa, Alii and Ehukai cabins.
Essential Qualifications
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Title: Housekeeper
Supervisor: Camp Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part time/19 hours a week
Date: August 2025
General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.
MISSION STATEMENT: The 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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Corps/Unit Mission Statement: Campus Homelani Mission: Encourage (Saving Souls). Equip (Growing Saints). Engage (Serving Suffering Humanity).
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Camp Director in the management and operation of Camp Homelani’s rental cabins. Housekeeping areas will include Oahu, Makaha, Waimea, Haleiwa, Alii and Ehukai cabins.
Essential Qualifications
- Some experience with cleaning.
- Experience in leading people and the ability to work well with camp staff, the public, and children that we serve.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills and abilities.
- Preferred: At least two years /seasons of experience in the camp ministry
- Must be available to work Weekends
- Adheres to all Salvation Army, American Camp Association (ACA), Protecting the Mission and government guidelines and requirements.
- Respect and uphold Camp policies and procedures. Respect and enforce Camp and neighborhood curfews: sound, light and fire.
- Communicates problems in housekeeping to the Camp Director.
- Provides top quality service to camp guests/campers.
- Ensures adherence to State and local health department standards including proper sanitation procedures.
- Monitors camp facilities to prevent unauthorized entry and use. Reports suspicious activities or altercations to Camp Director and/or police.
- Housekeeping duties to include the cleaning and preparation of the Oahu, Makaha, Waiamea, Haleiwa, Alii and Ehukai cabins for group rentals and guests. Duties to include but not limited to, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, changing of beds, dusting, mopping, laundering of linens and window cleaning.
- Assists the Camp Directors with other projects as available (i.e. inventories, summer prep, Christmas events, etc.)
- Facilitate meeting Camp objectives by substituting for other staff positions as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.