Overview
The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Music Instructor and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location: Various locations throughout Massachusetts
Hours/week: Hours vary depending upon schedule of location, maximum 8 hours/week
Exemption: Non-exempt
Pay Range: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
* While the full salary range is shown, we expect to hire around $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Serve as a music instructor for The Salvation Army Divisional Music Department in Massachusetts
Duties & Responsibilities:
The hours for this position will vary by week but will not exceed 8 hours per weekLocations and work hours will vary and be assigned by the Divisional Music DirectorTravel to assigned Salvation Army corps in Massachusetts to teach and lead music classes, as well as group and private music lessonsWorking with the Divisional Music Director and Salvation Army officer(s), promote and plan local music events for corps that have been assigned. This includes helping local leaders plan programs, advertising music programs to the public, and implementing special events like concerts and recitals.Prepare musicians for seasonal performances during Christmas and EasterEncourage and help prepare musicians to participate in Divisional music programs like Youth Arts Ministry, Star Search, and Music Conservatory.Communicate all problems or concerns to the Divisional Music DirectorMust remain current with KeepSAfe trainingPerform other related duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma
Work Experience:
- Have experience leading and teaching a music discipline
- Have musical experience or expertise in one or more of the following music disciplines: brass, vocal, guitar, piano
Other Qualifications:
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Must have personal transportation
- Must have the ability to work and relate well with people.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
- Must be available to work weeknights and weekends
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Requirements include:
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environmentOperate telephone and other electronic communication devices.Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.Ability to think logically and critically.Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisionsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
