Conservatory Childcare & Logistics Assistant (June 25th - July 24, 2025)

The Salvation Army; Bloomingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Childcare and Logistics Assistant for their Summer Music & Creative Arts Conservatory programs. This role involves providing childcare, assisting with administrative tasks, and maintaining cleanliness during various music programs. Ideal candidates should be organized, experienced in childcare, and have proficiency in music or creative arts.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in performing and teaching a music and/or creative arts discipline.
• Must be organized and task-oriented.
• General knowledge and experience in caring for small children/toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate childcare for Staff Children during class periods.
• Assist with setup and logistics for Conservatory programs.
• Clean and maintain program areas and equipment.

Skills

Organization

Childcare

Music Teaching

Education

16 years of age or older

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 Childcare and Logistics Assistant for Conservatory.

Responsibilities

• Conservatory Orientation: June 25th – 27th (arrive by 10am, June 25th)
• Junior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: June 28th – July 3rd
• Music & Creative Arts Camp: July 7th – July 12th (return to camp by 5:00pm, July 6th)
• Senior Music & Creative Arts Conservatory: July 15th – July 23rd (return to camp by 6:00pm on July 14th)
• Post-Conservatory Cleanup: July 24th

-Provide appropriate childcare for Staff Children (maximum of 2 children, ages 12 month – ) during class periods and programs as needed (set schedule will be provided).

-When not providing childcare, assist the Divisional Music & Creative Arts Director with all administrative, cleaning, and special projects as assigned during Conservatory and M&CA Camp sessions.

-Administrative Tasks

-Assist with setup and re-setting of program locations

-Assist with evening program preparation and setup

-Assist with all logistics for Conservatory programs as needed

-Assist with Finale Program preparation and location setup

-Assist with moving and keeping track of all Conservatory equipment

-Organize supplies in Conservatory Office

-Cleaning Responsibilities

-Remove trash in all program areas (Office, Lounge, Assembly Room, Dining Room)

-Assist in keeping outdoor areas clean, removing access trash as needed

-Assist in keeping storage areas and Conservatory Office clean (sweep, mops, trash)

-Clean and refill large water containers as needed

-All other duties as assigned by the Music & Creative Arts Director

Qualifications

• Proficiency in performing and teaching a music and/or creative arts discipline
• Must be organized and task-oriented
• Uniformed Salvationist who participates in music or arts ensembles at the corps and divisional level
• 16 years of age or older
• General knowledge and experience in caring for small children/toddlers