What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Junior Counselor (SLC) position at The Salvation Army?
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.
Conservatory Orientation June 24th - 26th (arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 24th)
(same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)
Post-Conservatory Cleanup Thursday, July 22nd
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
(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
- 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