The Salvation Army

Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Senior Counselor (June 25th - July 24, 2025)

Job Locations US-NJ-Bloomingdale
Job ID
2025-13739
Category
Creative Arts
Compensation
Salary is $3000.00 (3200.00 for returning counselors (4 Week Period)
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 25th – 27th (arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 25th)

             -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

 

Junior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: June 28th  – July 3rd

         -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 

 

Music & Creative Arts Camp: July 7th – July 12th (return to camp by 5:00pm, Sunday, 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 

 

Senior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 15th – July 23rd (return to camp by 6:00pm on Monday, July 14th)

(same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)

 

Post-Conservatory Cleanup: July 24th

-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
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are helpful, but not essential

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