Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Junior Counselor (SLC)

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