Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Senior Counselor (SLC)
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Job overview
The Salvation Army is hiring a Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Senior Counselor (SLC). The Senior Counselor will assist the GNY Music & Creative Arts Department in operating the Summer Conservatory programs, serving as a counselor for students and helping with or instructing classes and group activities.
Key focus areas include Clean out and prepare cabins for student arrival, Set up equipment in all rooms used for Conservatory, and Prepare music and supplies as needed.
Successful candidates bring Processing Experience, Ability To Stand For Long Periods, and Can Lift 50 Pounds. Important skills include Performing Music, Teaching Music, Performing Creative Arts, Teaching Creative Arts, Work With Young People, and Care For Children And Teens.
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Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Senior Counselor (SLC)
Job Locations US-NJ-Bloomingdale
Job ID
2026-14943
Category
Creative Arts
Compensation
Salary is $3,000 ($3,200 for returning counselors)
Type
Temporary Full-Time
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 24th– 26th(arrive by 10am on Wednesday, June 24th)
-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
Junior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: June 27th – July 2nd
-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
Music & Creative Arts Camp: July 6th– July 11th(return to camp by 5:00pm, Sunday, July 5th)
-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
Senior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 14th– July 21st(return to camp by 6:00pm on Monday, July 13th)
(same responsibilities as Junior Conservatory)
Post-Conservatory Cleanup: July 22nd
- Assist in fully cleaning cabins, rooms, program spaces, and returning all M&CA equipment to assigned areas
Qualifications
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Proficiency in performing and teaching music and/or creative arts discipline
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Must work well with young people and be willing to care for children and teens
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Uniformed Salvationist who participates in music or arts ensembles at the Corps and Divisional level
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18 years of age or older
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Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are helpful, but not essential
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