Creative Arts Director Job at The Salvation Army in Cleveland

The Salvation Army Creative Arts Director Cleveland, Ohio Apply Now To provide leadership to the Creative Arts Department, assist in planning for Divisional events, and to promote & equip for the enhancement of worship services both at the corps and Divisional levels. The Creative Arts Director will support and promote all Divisional events, using Corps and Divisional creative arts groups. The Creative Arts Director will work closely with Corps Officers to equip them with resources and program outlines to enhance worship components and worship services. It is expected that the Divisional Creative Arts Director, in fulfilling his/her responsibilities must be a uniform-wearing Salvationist who commits to a local Corps through being an active Soldier, tithing, and upholding high morals as the Division will look to them as a role model.ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Support all corps in assessing and enhancing their quality of worship, with an intentional focus on Sunday worship by supporting them with creative worship program ideas and resources, introducing and encouraging various forms of expression.Lead Creative Arts in weekly worship and at other gatherings.Incorporate and promote Christian values into the Creative Arts.Stay current with and implement Keep Safe training and policy and adhere to it in all areas of the job description.Participate and lead prayer, teach/instruct in religious principles, and be responsible for faith formation. Model and reflect Christian behavior.Support corps by teaching creative arts at least 3 nights a week and ensuring local leadership is trained to continue this ministry.Identify, recruit, and develop leaders for ACCEL and Corps leadership in Creative Arts. Coordinate leaders to teach for the ACCEL program.Provide training and events to help develop leaders, including the Territorial Arts program Evergreen.Attend corps events in support of corps creative arts performances.Support corps with leadership and resources to assist in the further development of creative arts programming.Create developmentally appropriate activities for youth and adults in dance, drama, and art.Coordinate the NEOSA Divisional Drama Team, including a Summer Ministry Team to help with VBS and Jesus Theater Training.Coordinate the NEOSA Divisional Dance and Drama group.Oversee the Creative Arts program at the Divisional Youth Music and Arts (MAP) program.Plan MAP schedules in cooperation with the Divisional Music Director; communicate regularly with the field regarding schedules and updates.Plan, direct, and recruit leadership for the Creative Arts component of Divisional Music & Arts Camp and Creative Arts Conservatory.Create and teach choral readings, responsive readings, and choreodramas to enhance worship throughout the year.Promote the use of live music and worship videos (approved according to CCLI licensing).Actively participate in divisional events.Attend and give stage direction for divisional events as needed/appropriate.Support territorial events as requested and/or related to worship and creative arts.Actively recruit participants for Music Camp, divisional Conservatory, Star Lake, TAM, MAP, and NEOSA Dance/Drama/Timbrels.Meet regularly with the Program Secretary and the Divisional Music Director for strategic planning.Attend Divisional and Territorial events as requested.Participate as an active member of the Divisional Music Committee, Youth Commission, and Women’s Commission.Work within established guidelines and budget restrictions for purchasing materials and running special events.The position is subject to the Ministerial Exception and is exempt from federal and state employment laws.QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree in the field or equivalent experience preferred. At least 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or a related field.Valid Ohio Driver’s License.SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONSStrong organizational and communication skills. Good computer skills. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sibelius/Finale. Willingness and ability to teach both children and adults. Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the mission of The Salvation Army.Salvation Army Mission StatementThe 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.If you may be interested in applying for this position, please apply online at:internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com OR http://careers.salvationarmy.orgJob Locations US-OH-ClevelandJob ID 2024-13428Category Creative ArtsCompensation Min USD $52,000.00/Yr.Compensation Max USD $56,000.00/Yr.Type Regular Full-Time#J-18808-Ljbffr