Job Information
The Salvation Army Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Junior Counselor (June 26 - July 25) in Bloomingdale, New Jersey
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 26th– 30th(arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 26th)
-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 DirectorMusic & 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 finaleJunior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 8th– July 13th(return to camp by 6:00pm, Sunday, July 7th)
-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 DirectorSenior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 16th– July 24th(return to Camp by 6:00pm Monday, July 15th)
(same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)
Post-Conservatory Cleanup: Thursday, 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
16 years of age or older
Job LocationsUS-NJ-Bloomingdale
Job ID 2024-12624
Category Youth Work
Compensation Salary is $2,500 (4-week period)
Type Temporary Full-Time