Assistant Divisional Music & Arts Director (8972)

Assists the Divisional Music & Arts Director in promoting the development, improvement, and advancement of music, dance, and drama for worship.  Instructs, encourages, and guides various Salvation Army ensembles with their involvement in worship and evangelistic outreach in the Division. Plans, administers, and conducts various music and creative arts seminars, camps, institutes, conferences, etc. Travels throughout the division to assist local corps in developing music and/or creative arts programs. Performs music and/or creative arts selections to support various worship services, divisional events, and fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Divisional Program Development and Implementation Responsibilities (40%)
• Local Program Support Responsibilities (35%)
• Administrative Responsibilities (15%)
• Christmas Responsibilities (10%)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to read and hear music notes.
• Proficiency in an applicable performing arts medium.
• Ability to travel throughout the Division as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, and protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• Duties are usually performed standing or seated. Standing or sitting may be relieved by brief or occasionalperiods of walking.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time while leading a musical band during performances.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 60 lbs.).

Working Conditions:

• Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, but not limited to the office and or normal church environment with the exception of travel conditions.

Full-Time Employee Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision 
• Paid Time Off Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance 
• 403(b) Retirement plan 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in music education or performance, performing arts, or a related field

AND

• Two years practical experience in music and creative arts programming

OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Additionally, we would like a Salvationist in good standing with The Salvation Army.

Certifications:

• Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled