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Job Title:
Creative Arts Director
Date Posted:
06/28/2010
Location:
Pittsburgh, DHQ, Pennsylvania
Division:
Western Pennsylvania
Department:
Program
Category:
Creative Arts
Description:
General Summary:
Give leadership and direction to creative arts expressions in the Corps and at special events.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in the development and creative process in planning special events
• Develop a divisional drama group
• Develop a curriculum for training, including drama, dance, mime
• Act as a resource and advisor to Corps groups
• Liaison for Corps groups/individuals participating in divisional events
• Development of specific segments of special events as requested
• Act as stage manager in handling all technical area’s in the operation of special events
• Creation and organization of props/scenery/costumes a needed
• Organize a resource library
• Seek out and develop potential leaders in all area’s of creative arts
• Maintain a creative arts section on the departments website
• Participate as requested at summer camp programs including Music & Creative Arts Camp and Senior Music & Drama Conservatory
• Participate in the Territorial Art’s Ministries Conservatory as requested
• Coordinate the participation of young people for the TAM Conservatory
• Coordinate the creative arts participation at Star Search
• Assist with any other projects as assigned by the Associate Program Secretary
Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Be committed to the mission of The Salvation Army
• Work as a member of a team
• Communicate thoughts and visions clearly for the direction of the division and the position
• Must be proficient in dance choreography and production
• Must demonstrate decision making capabilities
• Requested, but not required a musical background
• Possess a valid driver’s license
Education and Experience:
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an arts related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a Uniformed Salvationist actively involved in a Corps setting.