Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Junior Counselor (June 26 - July 25)

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  • Bloomingdale, NJ
  • $2,500 per month
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
OverviewThis 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.ResponsibilitiesConservatory Orientation: June 26th – 30th (arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 26th)-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 DirectorMusic & 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 finaleJunior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 8th – July 13th (return to camp by 6:00pm, Sunday, July 7th)-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 camplocations-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 DirectorSenior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 16th – July 24th (return to Camp by 6:00pm Monday, July 15th)(same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)Post-Conservatory Cleanup: Thursday, July 25th-Assist in fully cleaning cabins, rooms, program spaces, and returning all M&CA equipment to assigned areasQualifications
  • 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
  • 16 years of age or older

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