The Salvation Army

Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Senior Counselor (June 26 - July 25)

Job Locations US-NJ-Bloomingdale
Job ID
2024-12623
Category
Youth Work
Compensation
Salary is $3,000 (3,200 for returning counselors)
Type
Temporary Full-Time

Overview

This position will assist the GNY Music & Creative Arts Department in operating the Summer Music & Creative Arts Conservatory programs by serving as a counselor for Conservatory students and helping with/instructing classes and groups. 

Responsibilities

Conservatory Orientation: June 26th – 30th (arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 26th)

                -Clean out and prepare cabins for Conservatory student arrival

            -Set-up equipment as needed in all rooms used for Conservatory

            -Prepare music and supplies as needed  

            -Counselor Orientation and Training Sessions 

            -Assist with any other duties as assigned by the Divisional Music & Creative Arts Director

 

Music & Creative Arts Camp: July 1st – July 6th

                -Assist with setting up and preparing various locations the night before

            -Assist with auditions as needed

            -Conduct and/or assist with classes as needed

            -Assist with set up for the finale

            -Assist with tear down, packing, and return of equipment after finale

 

Junior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 8th  – July 13th  

-Assume Counselor responsibilities for a specific group of Conservatory students assigned, to include:

-Leading evening devotions in cabins

-Supervising wake-up, showering, cabin cleaning, etc.

-Meal time supervision

-Supervising cabin clean-up & inspection at the end of each session

-Supervising students while traveling between cabins, the Village Complex, and other camp   

              locations

-Enforcing promptness for all classes

-Assist with Conservatory classes as assigned

-Assist with general cabin activities (swimming, recreation, etc.) & evening programs as needed

-Assist students who take regular medication to travel to the Health Unit

            -Assist with tear-down and clean-up after finale concerts

            -Assist in other duties as assigned by the Divisional Music & Creative Arts Director

 

Senior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 16th – July 24th (return back to camp by 6pm on July 15th)

(same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)

 

Post-Conservatory Cleanup: July 25th

-Assist in fully cleaning cabins, rooms, program spaces, and returning all M&CA equipment to assigned areas

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in performing and teaching a music and/or creative arts discipline.
  • Must work well with young people and be willing to care for children and teens.
  • Uniformed Salvationist who participates in music or arts ensembles at the Corps and Divisional level
  • 18 years of age or older
  • A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are helpful, but not essential.

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