Music Ministry Instructor-Let the Music Begin

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Music Ministry Instructor (Let the Music Begin)

LOCATION / DEPT : Program Department / Corps

PEOPLE MANAGER : No

REPORTS TO : Director of Music & Creative Arts (DMCA) / Corps Officers

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt (FPT)

Pay Grade : 203

Pay Range : $18.11 - $21.74

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

DEPARTMENT MISSION

The Music & Creative Arts Department exists to advocate, inspire, equip, and disciple worshippers and creative minded people through diverse artistic expressions. It also exists to develop music and arts leaders. Our vision is to empower the North & Central Illinois Division, be a consistent, relevant resource, and be on the forefront of missional engagement through the music and arts.

JOB SUMMARY

Work with children and adults in the Corps and community to plan and implement a music and creative arts programs which may include teaching theory, music performance (brass, vocal, guitar, piano, ukulele, etc.) and creative arts performance (dance, drama, theatre, visual arts) based on the needs of the Corps and the placement of the instructor. The Let The Music Begin (LTMB) program's goal is the assist, resource, equip and enhance the Corps' Sunday worship and music and arts programs. The mission and vision of the music and creative arts to be implemented and reinforced through education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To educate and train the future leaders in Music and Creative Arts ministry in The Salvation Army
• To teach and spread the Gospel to young people of NCI through music and creative arts.
• Begin each class period with a prayer and a scripture verse.
• Work within the schools and / or Corps to lead or assist in music or other arts programs as assigned. Implement the lesson plans and curriculum which will be provided by the corps music director, lead music teacher, or LTMB Manager and / or DMCA.
• With the corps leadership, help plan the LTMB recitals at the corps and help prep the corps music program to participate in the LTMB concert at the end of each school year.
• Encourage participants to work towards a goal and sense of accomplishment in developing musical abilities. Encourage participants to discover and develop skills and talents that will heighten their self-esteem, increase school / program pride, and involve them in positive activities.
• Assist with ensuring the music performances and activities heighten the awareness of the purpose of the Corps in the community.
• Encourage participants to attend summer camps which will lead them to develop further talents and make spiritual decisions.
• Must be willing to gain knowledge of the Salvation Army music and programs.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere through appropriate conflict management, courteous demeanor, and professional and appropriate communication practices.
• Maintain compliance in The Salvation Army's "Safe from Harm" Certification.
• All other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the LTMB Manager and / or DMCA. In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

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.

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