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Position Summary:

The Summer Music Assistant will support planning and delivery of high-quality music programs at Echo Grove Camp, including Music & Gospel Arts Camp, Junior Conservatory and Senior Conservatory. This position is directly responsible for the oversight of youth in music-related programs and camps and will be residing at Echo Grove Camp within communal spaces and be working outdoors and indoors in a camp setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation, organization and successful execution of the Music & Gospel Arts Camp, Junior Conservatory, and Senior Conservatory programs.

Assist in all set-up and teardowns of camp, both at Echo Grove Camp and at the Great Lakes Divisional Headquarters.

Organizing and filing music.

Teach or assist in music classes, including band, choir, music theory, and other relevant areas.

Support daily camp operations by moving between classes and helping transport musical equipment as needed.

Contribute to a positive, Christ-centered camp atmosphere that nurtures musical growth and spiritual development.

Will perform all duties of a cabin counselor as needed and if assigned which include:

Responsible for welcoming, settling, and safety of campers for each sessionEnsure campers are aware of personal cleanliness, appropriately dressed for the weather and take precautions in dealing with sun and insect protectionBe an example of encouragement and respect at all timesTake note of all announcementsAssist in teaching activities as neededBe sure each camper is getting proper rest. Encourage a rest time for tired campers. Encourage promptness throughout the day, including lights-out timeLead the cabin group on dining hall procedures, cabin cleanliness, group activities and nightly devotionsServe as spotters at lakefront as neededPlan activities for the cabin group on rainy days unless otherwise programmedOn each camp closing day, check out cabin groupSanitize showers and bathrooms daily, sanitize dorm area after each session, ensuring safe storage of all cleaning suppliesComplete appropriate daily reports each day, share with the Program Director, or local leaders, any concerns for follow-up after campPerform duties as assigned by the Music Department.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Music education background or equivalent.

Experience in teaching or assisting in music instruction, preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Skilled musician with strong proficiency in one or more areas of either band, choir, brass, percussion, piano, etc.

Ability to work effectively with children and young adults in both group and individual settings.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is a plusWillingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

Complete Safe from Harm training and keep current as needed All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.