Job Description

The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Music Department Summer Intern and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location 25 Shawmut Rd., Canton, MA

Hours/week: 40 hours per week;

Temporary: June 25, 2026 – July 18, 2026

Exemption: Non-exempt

Pay Range $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

*starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Serve as a functioning member of The Salvation Army Massachusetts Divisional Music Department for Music Conservatory and Music Camp

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with the Divisional Music Director to prepare all aspects of summer music programs
• Participate in pre-camp orientation sessions and necessary certifications
• Plan for teaching of major classes, theory/technique, and elective classes as assigned
• Assist in planning fun events and activities
• Assist in planning devotional sessions
• Assist Music Director in any task as assigned
• Serve as a counselor during Music Conservatory
• Assist in check-in and check-out procedures as assigned
• Help clean, serve lunch/snacks, or any logistical task as needed
• Be willing to serve as a chaperone on any off-campus trips
• Work with the Music Director to prepare and implement finale performances including the preparation of all awards and certificates for students
• Assist the Music Director in the clean-up, filing, and closing of summer music programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or enrolled in High School

Work Experience:

Have experience supervising and/or teaching children

Other Qualifications:

Proficiency in performing and teaching a music discipline

Must have valid driver’s license

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.

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.