Divisional Assistant Music & Gospel Arts Director

DEPARTMENT: Program Department / Music Department

POSITION TITLE: Divisional Assistant Music & Gospel Arts Director

STATUS: Regular Full Time / Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Divisional Music & Gospel Arts Director (DMD)

PAY: $33.00/hour

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we're committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

General Statement:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary of Position:

Representing The Salvation Army's spiritual and musical ministry in all spheres of influence within the Northwest (NW) Division, this position will assist the Divisional Music & Gospel Arts Director in the development of the music and creative arts programs in the Corps, and the overall divisional music and creative arts ministry.

Responsibilities:

• Corps Programming and Assistance with Leadership Development
• Assist in the coordination and teaching of various music disciplines around the NW division, either online or in-person
• Assist with the development and mentorship of Corps music and arts leaders who will teach and lead Corps music and arts programs.
• Coordinate with Corps to instruct students at 2-4 locations per week.
• Supply the Corps within the division with music equipment, resources, and materials such as instruments, music, theory materials, and other necessary music equipment that will help both employees and local music leaders to conduct a successful music program within the Corps setting.
• Travel to program events, classes, productions, as required.
• Assist with Corps music program concerts and events.

Program Support

• Assist with and/or lead any NW Divisional ensembles, as assigned by the Divisional Music & Gospel Arts Director
  
  
  
  • Coordinate for, or drive to, airport pickups of ensemble members as needed.
  
  
  
  
• Maintain up-to-date records of music department inventory, including musical instruments, equipment, hardware, and all necessary components.
• Manage the divisional music library, physical and digital.
• Organize ensembles for special programs or events as requested.
• Oversee the implementation and recording of the divisional MAP (Music & Arts Proficiency) program.
• Assist in the annual kettle effort, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Play in groups as needed.
  • Organize and lead groups as needed.
  • Assist Corps with kettle events.
  • Assist in leading Kettle fundraising concert events.
  
  
  
  
• Work diligently in all areas of the Corps ministry to enhance both the musical and spiritual enrichment of the participants within the tenants of The Salvation Army and the directives, mission and goals of Program Department and music programs.
• Work to establish a vibrant divisional music ministry that allows individuals to use their gifts and talents to the fullest as they serve the mission and tenants of The Salvation Army and the directives, goals of the Program Department.

Summer Camp

• Serve on the summer music staff at Camp Arnold and Camp Gifford, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Traveling to camp
  • Leading classes
  • Final concert host
  
  
  
  
• Assist in class and equipment coordination for Music & Worship Arts Camp, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Copying of class materials
  • Setting up and moving AV equipment as needed
  • Purchasing items and equipment as needed
  
  
  
  
• Lead one of the tracks at Musical Theater Camp
• Lead, organize, and coordinate volunteer staff, class offerings, equipment, and all needs for Junior Music Camp, working closely with the DMD and regular camp staff.
• Event Coordination, Engagement, and Logistics

Divisional:

• Assist as needed with the coordination of details and coordination for divisional events, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Divisional Encore!
  • Divisional Youth Retreat
  • Family Camp
  • Music & Creative Arts Camp
  • Music & Creative Arts Conservatory
  • Musical Theater Camp
  • NW Brass & Chorus Ministry
  • Women's Retreat
  • Young Adult Retreat
  
  
  
  
• Assist in organizing details related to NW Music & Gospel Arts ensembles traveling in and out of the Division.
• Assist in the coordination of tours of all visiting Salvation Army Music/Arts Organizations and other artists that are visiting the NW Division, planning and coordination with Corps responsible for hosting groups.

Territorial:

• Assist as needed with the coordination of coordination for Divisional participation in the Territorial events, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Territorial Encore!
  • Territorial Youth Band/Chorus
  • Western Music Institute (WMI)
  • Worship Leaders/Creative Arts Conference
  
  
  
  
• Serve in Territorial groups as appointed:
  
  
  
  • Territorial Youth Band/Chorus
  • Western Territory Staff Band
  
  
  
  
• Serve on the faculty of Western Music Institute as requested.
• Ensure that all Salvation Army policies, including safety requirements, are followed.
• Perform other work-related duties, as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Music, Arts, and/ or relevant experience in these fields.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in one or more of the following: music and gospel arts ministries, and leadership in the fields of musical arts and instruction
• Previous Salvation Army Music & Arts ministries programming is preferred.
• Music instruction training and or equivalent experience, preferred.

Qualifications:

• Must have or obtain within 90-days of employment, a valid State of Washington driver's license and the ability to pass a Salvation Army motor vehicle report and be 21 years of age to meet the driving standards.
• Must be able to obtain access to a vehicle for travel around the Northwest Division
• Must play a musical instrument.
• Strong organizational including small group oversight and direction.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work with various age groups and diverse individuals including an understanding of cultural competency.
• Ability to pass the Salvation Army criminal background check and reference check processes.
• Ability to successfully complete The Salvation Army's minor child and vulnerable adult safety training. Ability and willingness to understand and fully comply with mandatory reporting requirements and laws pertaining to vulnerable adults and children.

Software-related Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
• Familiarity with PDF Creator and Adobe Creative Suite is helpful.
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options

Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee's normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.

Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months' service time.

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months' service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year