Summer Music and Creative Arts Mission Team

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Music & Creative Arts Department exists to inspire, equip, and disciple worshippers and creative minded people through diverse artistic expressions. Our vision is to empower the North and Central Illinois Division, be a consistent, relevant resource, and be on the forefront of missional engagement through the arts. This role provides college-age Salvationists an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of Salvation Army music and creative arts programs as well as staff for a summer of music and creative arts ministry within the Division and beyond.

Requirements

Completed at least one year of college as a full-time student, major or minor in music or creative arts field, or extensive experience teaching music or creative arts curriculum.
Proficiency in music theory and in a primary instrument.
Valid Driver’s license/MVR clearance.
A personal knowledge of music or creative arts field, including performance, education, and theory.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Must be a team player, self starter, and follow through with assignments until completion.
A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
Will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
Will return all Salvation Army owned equipment at the end of employment before the final check is issued.
Will keep the Divisional Director of Music & Creative Arts informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
Will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

Nice To Haves

Performance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate and assist in day-to-day office functions such as staff meetings, instrument inventory, library maintenance, summer Music and Creative Arts Camp & Conservatory preparation.
Assist with curriculum development, social media posting, email communication, photocopying, organizing, and moving instruments/equipment.
Travel to corps to collect, repair, and inventory all DHQ loaned instruments, including updating, assessing, and repairing the distributed inventory.
Teach and provide program assistance at NCI Creative Arts Camp and NCI Music Camp, and other requested camps.
Resource corps by visiting and teaching music and creative arts at various Day Camps as requested and NCI Corps Music Conservatories as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.