Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Junior Counselor (June 25th-July 24th, 2025/DHQ)

The Salvation Army•Bloomingdale, NJ

21d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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 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
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
Assist in fully cleaning cabins, rooms, program spaces, and returning all M&CA equipment to assigned areas