The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is hiring : Divisional Music and Worship

Description

OVERVIEW :

The Divisional Music and Worship Arts director is responsible for the development, promotion, and administration of music and worship arts throughout the Golden State Division. Leadership will be given in ministries and events initiated and conducted on a divisional level, while support is provided for programs at local units.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Create and implement a plan to encourage, grow and resource all music and worship arts

programming in the Golden State Division.

Band, Divisional Youth Band, Divisional Chorus, Divisional Worship Team, etc.

support as directed by divisional administration

and corps units (i.e., Christmas events, Kettle Kick Offs, parades, community events, etc.)

limited to :

o Training, support, consultation and other assistance of local music and worship arts efforts

o Plan and implement music and worship leadership seminars, workshops, music days, etc. at

corps, regional and divisional levels.

o Visit units regularly throughout the Golden State Division to assess their musical and worship

arts needs, encourage the local leadership and assist in growing the ministry of the corps. Assist

the Corps Officer create a plan for music and worship arts development. This includes Sunday

and mid-week visits.

o Recruit and select instructional staff

o Organize curriculum, daily schedules, etc. in conjunction with the Youth department and camp

leadership

o Develop publicity materials in conjunction with the Youth and Graphic Arts Departments

o Support the camp staff in the spiritual development of campers

o Secure special guests

o Organize and chair the music camp planning committee

o Support camper musical / worship arts growth by assisting the corps with follow up ideas and

tools

instruments, equipment, brass, vocal, musicals, drama resources, solo and ensemble music,

accompaniment library, music education and leadership materials, congregational praise and worship

music resources, etc.

worship arts events, groups and opportunities. This includes, but is not limited to Encore, Western

Music Institute, Worship Arts Retreat, Territorial Youth Band, Territorial Youth Chorus, etc. Participate

on staff at events as requested by divisional / territorial leadership

training

this group to divisional administration and corps units as necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

exhibit personal spiritual growth and leadership in all areas

development

language understanding a plus

administrative responsibilities as necessary

necessary

guidelines

COMPENSATION : $80,000 - $90,000 Salary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

EQUIPMENT USED :

ADA Statement :

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army :

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will :

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Qualifications

Experience

At least 2 years experience in a related role preferred (preferred)

Uniformed Salvationist, soldiering in the Golden State Division (required)

Experience as a Local Officer (required)

High level proficiency on an instrument (required)

Proficient vocalist preferred (preferred)

Versatility in gospel arts, brass, vocal and contemporary avenues of music and expression (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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