Summer Music and Creative Arts Mission Team

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The Salvation Army Central Territory Full time

**THE SALVATION ARMY**

**NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION**

POSITION DESCRIPTION

**POSITION TITLE**: Music & Creative Arts Summer Music & Creative Arts Mission Team

**LOCATION/DEPT**: Program Department

**REPORTS TO**: Director of Music & Creative Arts

**FLSA CATEGORY**: Non-Exempt

**STATUS TYPE**: FPT

**DEPARTMENT MISSION**

The Music & Creative Arts Department exists to inspire, equip, and disciple worshippers and creative minded people through diverse artistic expressions. Our vision is to empower the Metropolitan Division, be a consistent, relevant resource, and be on the forefront of missional engagement through the arts.

**OUTCOMES**

To give college-age Salvationists an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of Salvation Army music and creative arts programs as well as staff for our ambitious summer of music and creative arts ministry within the Division and beyond.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Mission Team members to participate and assist in day-to-day office functions such as staff meetings, instrument inventory, library maintenance, summer Music and Creative Arts Camp preparation, etc.
- Mission Team members will travel to corps, collect, repair, and inventory all DHQ loaned instruments. We need updating, assessing, and repairing our distributed inventory.
- Mission Team members will teach and provide program assistance at NCI Creative Arts Camp (dates to be determined) and NCI Music Camp (dates to be determined).
- Mission Team members will resource corps by visiting and teaching music and creative arts at various Day Camps as requested. NCI Corps Music Conservatories as scheduled.
- All other duties as assigned.

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS**

This position reports to the Divisional Director of Music & Creative Arts.

In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

**PERFORMANCE MEASURMENTS**

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, timeliness and accuracy of accomplishing assigned goals will be reviewed and an evaluation of how effectively service is provided.

**EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE**
- Completed at least one year of college as full-time student, major or minor in music or creative arts field, or extensive experience teaching music or creative arts curriculum.
- Proficiency in music theory and in a primary instrument needed.
- Performance experience is preferred.
- Valid Driver's license/MVR clearance.

**COMPENTENCIES**
- A personal knowledge of music or creative arts field, including performance, education, and theory.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Must be a team player, self starter, and follow through with assignments until completion.
- A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
- A strong commitment to support and promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

**POSITION LIMITATIONS**

This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.

All Salvation Army owned equipment that is being used by the individual will be returned at the end of employment before the final check is issued.

This individual will keep the Divisional Director of Music & Creative Arts informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.

This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- This position is required to do light physical work.
- To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use instruments and equipment needed in a music program.
- Frequent use of standard office equipment and a PC also required.
- The work environment for this position includes a program environment with a moderate to high noise level, including an outdoor camp environment.
- Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients and visitors; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

**Requirements**:
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