About the Role
Provide support to the Music & Worship arts department by planning, developing, and monitoring creative arts education programs. Research new ways to involve the congregation in worship, explore innovative creative worship models, and incorporate various art forms like drama, dance, and visual media. Maintain a resource library of alternative programming ideas and develop pilot programs. Organize and lead Divisional Worship Arts Ensemble(s).
Responsibilities
- Assist the Divisional Music & Worship arts department with the introduction, development, and promotion of worship arts programming.
- Provide field service to corps, promoting and encouraging the development of creative arts leadership through correspondence and visitation.
- Research, create, and implement various avenues of the Christian Arts as they pertain to the Salvation Army’s mission.
- Provide counsel and assistance to corps officers and staff in advancing the interests of gospel arts programming.
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative worship models beyond traditional Salvation Army music, serving as a consultant on alternative worship resources and maintaining a comprehensive divisional library.
- Follow PTM guidelines.
- Assist in cultivating future leaders of Music & Worship Arts at the corps level.
- Lead the Divisional Worship Arts Ensemble(s), including encouragement, training, contact, and identifying uniform/costume needs.
- Mentor undeveloped performance talent in all areas of the worship arts.
- Develop, implement, and monitor standards and guidelines for drama/dance content and apparel for worship arts performing organizations.
- Assist the Music & Worship Arts Department in preparation for Encore, Music & Arts Camp, and other Divisional sponsored events.
- Travel as required.
- Serve as a clinician and instructor at the Western Music Institute, divisional music and creative ministry camps, and other Salvation Army music and arts camps as needed, at the discretion of leadership.
Requirements
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Previous experience in developing or implementing gospel arts programming.
- Must be an active, uniformed Salvationist.
Skills
- Self Starter
- Team Player
- Ability to work well with and relate to teenagers and young and older adults.
- Detail oriented and attention to detail.
- Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication.
- Excellent telephone skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic computer functions.
- Knowledge and understanding of Salvation Army Music and Worship Arts.
- Possess a knowledge of traditional and contemporary music styles.
- Ability to travel as requested.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
- Skills in performing music and/or drama and/or dance.
- Proficiencies in social media posts and editing software such as CapCut.
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $25 - $29 DOE
About the Company
- The Salvation Army acknowledges its religious purpose and status as a church.
- Employment is of an “at-will” nature.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
