Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Junior Counselor (SLC)

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Bloomingdale, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Bloomingdale, New Jersey
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

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

Responsibilities:

Conservatory Orientation: June 24th – 26th (arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 24th)

              -Clean and prepare cabins for Conservatory student arrival

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

            -Prepare music folders and copy music 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 27th – July 2nd

-Assist Senior Counselors and M&CA Staff with supervision and administrative duties:

-Preparing afternoon snacks for Conservatory Students

-Helping with evening devotions in cabins

-Supervising Conservatory student 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 6th – July 11th (return to camp by 5:00pm, Sunday, July 5th)

             -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 14th – July 21st (return to Camp by 6:00pm Monday, July 13th)

(same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)

 

Post-Conservatory Cleanup: Thursday, July 22nd  

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

 

Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in performing and teaching 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
  • 16 years of age or older

About the Company

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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory