The Salvation Army is hiring: Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Senior Counselo

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)

1. Clean out and prepare cabins for Conservatory student arrival
2. Set-up equipment as needed in all rooms used for Conservatory
3. Prepare music and supplies as needed
4. Counselor Orientation and Training Sessions
5. Assist with any other duties as assigned by the Divisional Music & Creative Arts Director

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

1. Assume Counselor responsibilities for a specific group of Conservatory students assigned, to include:
2. Leading evening devotions in cabins
3. Supervising wake-up, showering, cabin cleaning, etc.
4. Meal time supervision
5. Supervising cabin clean-up & inspection at the end of each session
6. Supervising students while traveling between cabins, the Village Complex, and other camp locations
7. Enforcing promptness for all classes
8. Assist with Conservatory classes as assigned
9. Assist with general cabin activities (swimming, recreation, etc.) & evening programs as needed
10. Assist students who take regular medication to travel to the Health Unit
11. Assist with tear-down and clean-up after finale concerts
12. 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)

1. Assist with setting up and preparing various locations the night before
2. Assist with auditions as needed
3. Conduct and/or assist with classes as needed
4. Assist with set up for the finale
5. 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

1. 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