THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTHWEST DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Department:              Program

Title:                          Assistant Director of Music and Gospel Arts

                                    Exempt Position

 

Reports To:               Director of Music and Gospel Arts

Divisional Secretary for Program

                                   

General Statement:

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 love for God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

 

Equipment Used:

Computer with Microsoft Office programs, Finale or Sibelius, general office equipment, musical instruments, motor vehicle, multi-media equipment, translation equipment, Divisional sound system.

 

Qualifications:

An active, uniformed soldier of The Salvation Army, preferably with a minimum of a BachelorÕs Degree in Music.  Proven ability and experience in performing, teaching and directing music and gospel arts groups.

 

Skills:

Ability to motivate others to learn; knowledge of music theory and application; ability to direct, teach and train musicians of all proficiency; writing skills; understanding of Salvation Army mission and philosophy of ministry.  An appreciation of the place of music and gospel arts in meaningful and inspiring public worship.  To be able to face the challenge of balancing the emerging and contemporary music/worship arts with our traditional brass bands and choral groups.  Ability to work as part of a team.

 

Summary of Responsibility:

To work with the Director of Music and Gospel Arts in providing leadership, direction and creative programming for all phases of music ministry and gospel arts programs.  All other duties as assigned by the Director of Music and Gospel Arts.

 

Definitions of Responsibilities:

1.              To assist in the training of various music and gospel arts groups at local Corps (both Junior and Senior sections).  This will be accomplished by Corps visits, sectional Schools of Music, Music Councils, seminars and other means.

 

2.              To assist the Director of Music and Gospel Arts in the direction and leadership for any music or gospel arts that should be required for special events such as Camp meetings, Youth Councils, and other Divisional events.  This could include the formation of the necessary ensembles need to achieve the desired outcome.

 

3.              To serve as Assistant Program Director for the Divisional Music Camp and the Divisional Creative Arts Camp.

 

4.              To begin and actively maintain at least 2 Òhands-onÓ weekly Corps music programs for tenure of 1 year each and to assist those Corps in the recruitment/training of music leadership to replace the ADMD (by the end of 1 year) and continue the established programs.

 

5.              To assist in maintaining a Divisional Music and Gospel Arts Resource Library (& the Equipment Resource Room) with fully updated catalogues and help oversee the distribution of printed materials, multimedia resources, instruments and related equipment to the Corps for weekly programs. 

 

6.              To assist in the leadership of the Northwest Brass & Chorus.

 

7.              To assist in the building of new Divisional Music and Gospel Arts ensembles such as Divisional Youth Gospel Choir, Divisional Praise Band, Divisional Drama Team, Divisional Timbrel Brigade, etc.

 

8.              To promote the Western Music Institute, encouraging maximum participation by the musicians of the Division.

 

9.              To attend conferences and events outside the Division as requested and approved by the Divisional Commander (i.e. Alaska Congress, WMI, Territorial Congress, Territorial Music Ensembles).

 

10.           To assist in the maintaining and operating of Divisional Sound equipment at specified functions and to adequately train other individuals to set up and operate the equipment.

 

11.           To assist in the design and facilitation of special Divisional meetings and concerts. (i.e. Christmas Celebration)

 

12.           To assist in the formation of a Christmas quartet.  To be a member of the Christmas quartet.

 

13.           To assist in monitoring music program statistics and check for accuracy.

 

14.           To perform other duties as requested by the Director of Music and Gospel Arts.

 

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 such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.

            Ability to operate a telephone

            Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer

            Ability to lift up to 25 lb. (instruments, file boxes)

            Ability to access and produce information from a computer

            Ability to understand written information

 

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 request as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

 

Signed:__________________________________   __________________________

                Assistant Music & Gospel Arts Dir.                               Date

 

Signed:__________________________________   __________________________

                Music & Gospel Arts Director                                        Date

 

Signed:__________________________________   __________________________

                Divisional Secretary for Program                                 Date