Divisional Director Of Music_E-ALM_314-Music Department Job at Salvation Army Au

Divisional Director Of Music_E-ALM_314-Music Department

Jackson, MS, USA Req #33197

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Location: The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters – Jackson, Mississippi

Position Title: Divisional Director of Music

Position Type: Regular Full Time/Salary

Pay: $56,000- $65,000

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm with some weekends as may be required

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for planning, administering, and conducting the development and performance of youth and senior music sections of The Salvation Army Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi Division.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitors all musical forces in the division including Corps area and divisional music groups.
• Promotes and assists in the development and performance of youth and senior music sections of The Salvation Army.
• Develops musical standards by teaching music at the Corps and divisional level.
• Educates and develops leadership for all Corps music programs.
• Develops, implements and leads virtual educational, practice and information sessions on a regular basis.
• Creates and publishes a variety of hard copy and electronic publications for distribution to various levels of leadership and program participants.
• Maintains various social media platforms; educates and develops leadership for all Corps music programs.
• Organizes and plans all music days, camps, and conservatories.
• Plans, organizes, and implements a five-week music conservatory at Camp Hidden Lake which includes gathering materials, planning curriculum, choosing repertoire, hiring and training staff, preparing a program budget.
• Serves as a resource person for information and materials to music leaders and Corps Officers.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Music Education or a related field.
• Five years’ experience leading musical groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Active uniformed Salvationist in good standing.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of music education.
• Knowledge of The Salvation Army music - brass and vocal.
• Knowledge of the general practices of personnel supervision and budget administration.
• Skill in teaching instrumental and vocal techniques.
• Skill in conducting ensembles involving all age groups in both large and small groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people in a teaching environment.
• Ability to organize and maintain a music library.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements including moderate travel throughout the division and extended stay at The Salvation Army Camp in the summer.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to play music instruments.
• Ability to perform in front of a large audience.
• Ability to be approved as an eligible driver under The Salvation Army Driver Qualification Program.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time while leading a musical band during performances.
• Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy (25-50 lb.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Moderate mobility. Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking.

Work is usually performed in a normal church environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work involves moderate amounts of travel. Work may involve exposure to outdoor temperatures and changes in weather or discomforts associated with outdoor performances.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. We strive to do the “Most Good” for our employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.

Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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