Assistant Divisional Music & Arts Director (8972)

The Salvation Army•Dallas, TX

20d

About The Position

Assists the Divisional Music & Arts Director in promoting the development, improvement, and advancement of music, dance, and drama for worship. Instructs, encourages, and guides Salvation Army ensembles in worship and evangelistic outreach throughout the Division. Plans, administers, and conducts music and creative arts seminars, camps, institutes, conferences, and similar activities. Travels throughout the Division to help local corps develop music and creative arts programs. Performs music and creative arts selections for worship services, divisional events, and fundraising efforts. The role also involves divisional program development and implementation, local program support, administrative duties, and Christmas responsibilities. Work is generally performed in a normal office or church environment, with travel as needed. Duties are usually performed standing or seated, and may require standing for extended periods while leading a musical band.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in music education or performance, performing arts, or a related field, and two years of practical experience in music and creative arts programming; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Proficiency in an applicable performing arts medium.
Ability to read and hear music notes.
Ability to travel throughout the Division as necessary.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability and willingness to perform duties in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, protocol, and Christian principles, and to conduct communications and duties with the highest level of professionalism.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to stand for extended periods while leading a musical band during performances.
Ability to perform duties involving limited physical effort, including walking, standing, lifting, and carrying objects weighing less than 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Salvationist in good standing with The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

Assist the Divisional Music & Arts Director in developing and advancing music, dance, and drama for worship.
Instruct, encourage, and guide Salvation Army ensembles in worship and evangelistic outreach throughout the Division.
Plan, administer, and conduct music and creative arts seminars, camps, institutes, conferences, and similar activities.
Travel throughout the Division to assist local corps in developing music and creative arts programs.
Perform music and creative arts selections for worship services, divisional events, and fundraising efforts.
Carry out divisional program development and implementation responsibilities.
Provide local program support.
Perform administrative responsibilities.
Carry out Christmas responsibilities.