Summer Music and Creative Arts Mission Team

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Chicago, IL

8h • $21

About The Position

To give college-age Salvationists an opportunity to gain first-hand experience
of Salvation Army music and creative arts programs as well as staff for our
ambitious summer of music and creative arts ministry within the Division and
beyond.

Requirements

• Completed at least one year of college as 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 needed.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Performance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mission Team members to 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, etc.
• Duties include, but are not limited to curriculum development, social media posting, email communication, photocopying, organizing, moving instruments, equipment, etc.
• Mission Team members will travel to corps, collect, repair, and inventory all DHQ loaned instruments. We need updating, assessing, and repairing our distributed inventory.
• Mission Team members will teach and provide program assistance at NCI Creative Arts Camp (dates to be determined) and NCI Music Camp (dates to be determined) and other camps requested.
• Mission Team members will resource corps by visiting and teaching music and creative arts at various Day Camps as requested. NCI Corps Music Conservatories as scheduled.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed