Divisional Music and Worship Arts Director

OVERVIEW: 

The Divisional Music and Worship Arts director is responsible for the development, promotion, and administration of music and worship arts throughout the Golden State Division.  Leadership will be given in ministries and events initiated and conducted on a divisional level, while support is provided for programs at local units.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and implement a plan to encourage, grow and resource all music and worship arts
  programming in the Golden State Division.
•  Create, conduct and coordinate all divisional music groups, including, but not limited to: Divisional
  Band, Divisional Youth Band, Divisional Chorus, Divisional Worship Team, etc.
• Participate in and support all divisional events with musical/worship arts elements and audio visual
  support as directed by divisional administration
• Participate in and coordinate musical ensembles for events as requested by divisional administration
  and corps units (i.e., Christmas events, Kettle Kick Offs, parades, community events, etc.)
• Be a resource to the corps music and worship arts efforts across the division. This includes, but is not
  limited to:
  o Training, support, consultation and other assistance of local music and worship arts efforts
  o Plan and implement music and worship leadership seminars, workshops, music days, etc. at
  corps, regional and divisional levels.
  o Visit units regularly throughout the Golden State Division to assess their musical and worship
  arts needs, encourage the local leadership and assist in growing the ministry of the corps. Assist
  the Corps Officer create a plan for music and worship arts development. This includes Sunday
  and mid-week visits.
• Serve as programmatic lead for Music Camp, including but not limited to:
  o Recruit and select instructional staff
  o Organize curriculum, daily schedules, etc. in conjunction with the Youth department and camp
  leadership
  o Develop publicity materials in conjunction with the Youth and Graphic Arts Departments
  o Support the camp staff in the spiritual development of campers
  o Secure special guests
  o Organize and chair the music camp planning committee
  o Support camper musical/worship arts growth by assisting the corps with follow up ideas and
  tools
• Create, maintain and curate all necessary inventories and libraries, including but not limited to:
  instruments, equipment, brass, vocal, musicals, drama resources, solo and ensemble music,
  accompaniment library, music education and leadership materials, congregational praise and worship
  music resources, etc.
• Support in the management and correct usage of CCLI licenses at all units
• Lead, encourage and support corps/divisional involvement in USA Western Territory music and
  worship arts events, groups and opportunities. This includes, but is not limited to Encore, Western
  Music Institute, Worship Arts Retreat, Territorial Youth Band, Territorial Youth Chorus, etc. Participate
  on staff at events as requested by divisional/territorial leadership
• Serve as liaison and support the event planning of any visiting Salvation Army musical groups
• Work with the Territorial Music Secretary in carrying out the objectives of territorial leadership and
  training
• Serve on the Territorial Music Committee and participate as needed. Disseminate information from
  this group to divisional administration and corps units as necessary
• Participate in event planning, committees and other meetings as directed
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in music or music education preferred
• At least 2 years experience in a related role preferred
• Uniformed Salvationist, soldiering in the Golden State Division required
• Experience as a Local Officer required
• High level proficiency on an instrument (pianist preferred) required
• Proficient vocalist preferred
• Versatility in gospel arts, brass, vocal and contemporary avenues of music and expression
• A valid CA driver’s license withing 30 days of employment required and clear MVR
• Required to pass criminal background check

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to encourage the spiritual development of others through music and worship arts and
  exhibit personal spiritual growth and leadership in all areas
• Must be someone who can build relationships with others, encourage them and assist in their
  development
• Extensive skills in multi-tasking, project planning/reporting and event execution
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Ability to work as a part of a team