Music Director -Divisional

About the role

The Divisional Music Director will provide leadership, direction, and creative programming for all phases of the Music Program in the Western Pennsylvania Division. The DMD will work with the Program Secretary to implement, strengthen, and coordinate all music ministry programs within the division, ensuring these ministries meet the highest standards artistically, musically, and spiritually.

The role requires intimate awareness of every Corps in the region regarding music ministry programs and their current or potential leaders. The DMD will serve as a role model for the territory and division, upholding high moral standards as an active Soldier in a local Corps.

Success in this position will be measured by the growth of music ministry programs at the Corps, advancement in regional music ministry groups, and the overall strengthening of music ministry programs across the Western Pennsylvania Division.

Responsibilities

• Promote the establishment of active music ministry programs (youth and adult) in every Corps in the Western Pennsylvania Division.
• Create Christ-centered music ministry programs aligned with The Salvation Army’s mission, fostering deeper relationships with Christ.
• Assume leadership of the Divisional Music Commission, ensuring proper minutes are taken, distributed, and followed up on.
• Recruit, train, and lead a Divisional Worship Team.
• Identify, develop, and assist leaders for brass, voice, piano, and guitar programs at the Corps level through the Divisional Music Commission and other means.
• Develop or identify a music curriculum for brass, voice, piano, and guitar to be used at the Corps level.
• Assist Corps Officers and other leaders in securing resources for music ministry programs, including funding, instruments, program resources, leaders, and participants.
• Work with Divisional Leaders to schedule and lead a seasonal monthly Divisional Music and Creative Arts gathering (DMA), ensuring spiritual development opportunities for all groups.
• Serve as the Leader for the Western PA Divisional Brass Band and Chorus, fostering spiritual and musical growth among members.
• Provide leadership and direction for special music ministry programs, events, or rallies requested by Divisional Headquarters (e.g., Youth Councils, Family Camp, retreats, Christmas ensembles).
• Meet frequently with the Program Secretary to review goals, strategies, and accomplishments.
• Provide oversight to the WPA Music and Arts Social Media Accounts.
• Assist in planning and overseeing the Beaver County Music School, JAM, and the Greater Pittsburgh Music School.
• Organize, promote, and manage trips for music ministry groups inside and outside the Western Pennsylvania Division.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of divisional instruments and obtain copies of Corps instrumental inventories.
• Collaborate with Youth Secretaries and Program Department staff to plan and execute the Divisional Music and Arts Camp, School of Rock, and Conservatories.
• Assume leadership of public gatherings, camp meetings, and Sunday services, providing devotional and decision-making opportunities.
• Promote and conduct the Western PA Divisional Star Search event.
• Manage the business of the Divisional Music Department (e.g., email, credit card entries into SmartData) and attend conferences and events as approved by Divisional Leadership, adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Support Divisional and Territorial events as requested, participate in Star Lake Music Camp, and maintain accurate records on the Divisional Calendar.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in music education or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Committed, mature Christian who upholds The Salvation Army’s mission statement.
• Minimum of five years of prior experience working in the music field, including supervision experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to clear The Salvation Army’s insurance to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
• Must wear a uniform and attend a Corps for worship weekly.
• Must be clear of any state/federal violations or abuse of children.
• All three Pennsylvania clearances required upon employment and renewal: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Request for Criminal Record, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history.
• PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting and The Salvation Army’s KeepSAfe training required.