Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Junior Counselor; SLC

Position: Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Junior Counselor (SLC)
Location: Bloomingdale

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