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Berklee

Conservatory Auditions Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.45/hr

... needed * Assist Audition Manager(s) as needed Qualifications and Skills: * Attention to detail * Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to represent the Boston Conservatory ...

Colburn

Ensemble Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA

Communicate all logistical needs to Production and attend all performances as staff support * Assist Conservatory Brass faculty with the administrative aspects of the Brass Ensemble, which performs ...

Colburn

Ensemble Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Communicate all logistical needs to Production and attend all performances as staff support * Assist Conservatory Brass faculty with the administrative aspects of the Brass Ensemble, which performs ...

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Music & Creative Arts Conservatory Junior Counselor (SLC)

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Bloomingdale, NJ • On-site

Temporary

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Job description

Overview

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. 

Responsibilities

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

Junior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: June 27th - July 2nd

-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 

 

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 Monday, July 13th)

(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 

Qualifications
  • 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
Employment Type: TEMPORARY

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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