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 26th 30th (arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 26th)
- Clean out and prepare cabins for Conservatory student arrival
- Set-up equipment as needed in all rooms used for Conservatory
- Prepare music and supplies as needed
- Counselor Orientation and Training Sessions
- Assist with any other duties as assigned by the Divisional Music & Creative Arts Director
Music & 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 finale
Junior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory : July 8th July 13th
- Assume Counselor responsibilities for a specific group of Conservatory students assigned, to include :
- Leading evening devotions in cabins
- Supervising 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, & 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
Senior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory : July 16th July 24th (return back to camp by 6pm on July 15th)
same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)
Post-Conservatory Cleanup : 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
- 18 years of age or older
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are helpful, but not essential.