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, 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

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.