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Divisional Music and Worship Arts Director

Divisional Music and Worship Arts Director

Salvation Army TucsonSan Francisco, CA, United States
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Divisional Music and Worship Arts Director

Job Category : Ministries & Related Programs / Youth Programs

Requisition Number : DIVIS021224

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  • Posted : August 13, 2025
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Salary :

$80,000 USD

per year

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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
  • 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 as well as work independently
  • Ability to address small and large groups effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required
  • Strong use of English in verbal and written communication. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Other
  • language understanding a plus

  • General knowledge of business and Salvation Army protocols
  • Ability to generate reports, maintain files, create databases, correspondence and handle other
  • administrative responsibilities as necessary

  • Ability to create, maintain and adhere to a budget
  • Ability to promote programs and events through social media, publications and other means as
  • necessary

  • Must understand, be trained in and abide by all pertinent Protecting The Mission policies and
  • guidelines

  • Must travel throughout the Golden State Division and within the USW Western Territory as needed.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs (often musical or sound equipment)
  • EQUIPMENT USED :

  • Modern office equipment and relevant software. Knowledge of ProPresenter, PowerPoint and other music based software is a plus.
  • Various musical instruments and equipment
  • ADA Statement :

    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 requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

    Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army :

    Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

    At-Will :

    Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

    Qualifications

    Skills

    Behaviors

    Motivations

    Education

    Experience

    Required

    Uniformed Salvationist, soldiering in the Golden State Division

    Experience as a Local Officer

    High level proficiency on an instrument

    Preferred

    At least 2 years experience in a related role preferred

    Versatility in gospel arts, brass, vocal and contemporary avenues of music and expression

    Licenses & Certifications

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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