Employment & Internships : About
Counselor
2013 Counselor
Counselors at the Eastern Music Festival will gain experience by assisting EMF staff in ensuring the physical and mental well-being of students and contributing to a positive learning environment by implementing established policies, addressing student concerns, resolving conflicts, and supervising student activities. Counselors will participate in intensive training in security procedures, safety procedures, health procedures, handling incidents that violate policy, working with students, leadership, and more.
Areas of experience will include the following: Assist the Dean of Students in all areas, including coordinating social events, maintaining an orderly environment, providing help and guidance to students, responding to emergencies, working in the counseling office, monitoring and reporting negative student behavior, holding student meetings, providing transportation for students, and more. Counselors will live in the dormitories with the students and will have private rooms. Other duties may be assigned by key Festival staff.
Counselors have the opportunity to be a part of a rich, musical atmosphere where they may attend a wide variety of concerts, masterclasses, rehearsals, etc. Counselors may also make arrangements to study privately with EMF faculty (at the Counselor’s expense). Each Counselor will have duties 6 days throughout the week with varying work hours (set by the immediate supervisor) during the day, evenings, and weekends.
Requirements:
Counselors must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid U.S. driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Applicants should have strong communication skills, leadership skills, and work well with other people. Applicants should be outgoing, comfortable working with students ages 14-22. The dates for this position are June 17 (arrival date) through July 29, 2013 (departure date).
Compensation:
$925 + room and board
Application Procedure:
Applicants should download and complete the Summer Employment Application, send a cover letter and résumé by March 15th to:
Summer Internships/Employment
Attn: Courtney Shaw
Eastern Music Festival
P.O. Box 22026
Greensboro, NC 27420
*2 letters of recommendation are required. Reference writers should send letters via mail at address above or email Courtney Shaw (courtney@easternmusicfestival.org)