JOB DESCRIPTION: STAFF

Working at MiPAC is an amazing opportunity to be much more than a camp counselor, doing the essential job of supervising our campers’ health and safety. Members of OUR staff also have the chance to be:

• CONDUCTORS
• PRIVATE LESSON TEACHERS
• CLASSROOM INSTRUCTORS
• ENSEMBLE COACHES
• STAGE CREW

In addition, MiPAC staffers may participate in all of our programs — with the understanding that CAMPERS always receive first crack at everything, and your job duties absolutely come first. Participation will be based on the needs of each ensemble/conductor/etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent musicians (audition tape required)
  Music Major NOT required
  
• Proven leaders and team players (resume and recommendations required)
• 18 yrs or older (legal adults)
• Minimum education: completed freshman year of college
• On-site at Adrian College from 8 am, June 24 – 8 pm, July 27, 2016

JOB BENEFITS

• Competitive stipend
• Full room and board
• Full participation in all MiPAC ensembles and classes as required by conductors (yes, you get to play in the ensembles, unlike many other camps, woot!)
• Conducting/coaching opportunities (ensembles, rehearsals, sectionals)
• Classroom teaching opportunities (i.e.: music theory, physical education, instrumental warmup tech)
• Performance opportunities (recitals, weekly concerts, community outreach)
• Build relationships with established creative industry professionals
• Rub shoulders with the guy who plays tons of doctors on TV

JOB DUTIES

• Follow and enforce all camp rules & regs
• Camper Supervision
  • Live and room alongside campers in dormitories
  • Chaperone campers during recreational activities
  • Serve as mentors and role models
  • Ensure student safety and well-being
• Office Duties
  • Assist Directors in main office (reception, phone coverage, etc. appx 2-3 hrs/wk)
  • Assist Assistant Directors and Conductors in musical tasks (i.e. music librarian work)
  • Serve as Camp Ambassadors: interact regularly with campers, parents, guests, squirrels
• Camp Setup and Shutdown
  • Arrive 2 days before campers for training and setup
  • Leave 1 day after campers to assist in closing down
  • Assist as needed in camper registration (escorts, tours, greeting, high-fives)
  • Assist campers move-in and move-out
• Musical Duties
  • Ushering Concerts
  • Maintenance: ensuring camp facilities remain clean and protected from damage
  • Assist Stage Crew with all rehearsal and concert setup/breakdown
  • Perform in ensembles as required by repertoire, conductors, MiPAC as a whole
• Make us ALL Proud to Work With You!
  

Application Deadline: April 30, 2016
Application forms TBA