Divisional Music Director

Job Title: Divisional Music Director

FLSA Status: Full Time - exempt
Reports to: The Divisional Secretary for Program

Schedule: 40W M-F 8:00AM - 4:30PM M30, evenings and weekends as needed
Supervises: n/a

Rate of Pay: $70,000 - $85,0000 depending on experience

Closing Date: 5/5/2026

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 20 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Divisional Secretary for Program, the Divisional Music Director (DMD) leads the development of music and worship arts across the Intermountain Division. This role focuses on strengthening local leadership, expanding high-quality music programming, and supporting corps with the resources, training, and guidance needed to build vibrant, mission-aligned music ministries.

The DMD must be an active, uniformed Salvationist committed to servant leadership, flexible scheduling (including evenings and weekends), extensive travel, and maintaining high standards of planning, administration, communication, and organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as an ex-officio member of all Divisional music-related committees (e.g., Music Committee, Music Camp Planning, Calendar Planning). When designated by The Divisional Commander, serve as committee chairperson or secretary.
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of all Divisional music activities and progress, including annual review of corps music groups and recommendations for Western Music Institute (WMI) and territorial groups.
• Manage departmental administration: correspondence, records, filing, and documentation.
• partner with the Program Department to encourage annual commissioning processes for eligible musicians and maintain current contact lists for musicians, leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain the Divisional Music Resource Library, including:

• Band and vocal music
• Drama resources
• Music camp curriculum and materials
• Solo/ensemble music
• Encore materials (timely distribution required)
• Accompaniment publications and recordings

• Fulfill additional administrative responsibilities, including:

• Participation in weekly Territorial Music Committee meetings via Zoom
• Distribution of THQ and DHQ music resources to corps
• Budget administration and expense submission
• Management of Women's Auxiliary donation records
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of all divisional music and audio equipment

• Recruit and select instructional staff in collaboration with the DSP.
• Organize curriculum, schedules, manuals, and other camp materials.
• Create promotional materials and oversee ongoing communications.
• Coordinate special guests and Divisional staff visits.
• Chair the Music Camp Planning Committee to deliver an excellent program
• Provide resources, communication, and support to help Corps promote, publicize, and grow music and worship arts programs.
• Assist Corps and institutions in developing new or expanded music ministries.
• Support local officers in securing music materials and addressing program needs.
• Visit Corps regularly to mentor leaders, conduct rehearsals, and provide musical support for worship services, special events, and camps.
• Ensure regular visitation of all Corps and Outposts with Music & Creative Arts programs including but not limited to Sunday Worship Services and Midweek Music and Art Programs.
• Plan and deliver leadership seminars, workshops, and institutes at local, regional, Divisional, and camp levels.
• Identify potential leaders and involve them in leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Territorial Music Secretary on territorial standards and leadership initiatives.
• Conduct regional follow-up visits after Music Camp and Encore to support ongoing learning.
• Develop and implement a Divisional Music Leadership Strategy to grow leaders within Corps.
• Mentor 2-4 emerging local leaders, providing intentional developmental support.
• Provide AV support for DHQ and Divisional program events, and assist corps as needed.
• Oversee corps AV assessments and encourage excellence in audiovisual ministry standards.
• Lead the Front Range Band as a leadership development platform.
• Lead or appoint leadership for a Divisional Chorus with similar leadership goals.
• Coordinate special ensembles for key events (e.g., Christmas, United Way, Rotary, community outreach).
• Plan and produce the annual Christmas concert, ensuring strong community engagement.
• Produce annual departmental goals and participate in quarterly performance reviews.
• Collaborate with the IM Program Department to ensure high-quality music and sound for DHQ Chapel
• Assess the music and worship needs of each Corps and develop individualized action plans.
• Incorporate findings into the Divisional Review process to support ministry improvement
• Organize, promote, and lead the annual Encore event.
• Support corps in preparing participants for Encore.
• Host visiting ensembles, including logistics for lodging, meals, and venues.
• Recruit qualified adjudicators for Encore.
• Oversee corps music subscription orders and divisional-level coordination.
• support Corps in managing music equipment inventories.
• Ensure proper management of CCLI licenses and usage compliance.

Territorial Music Programs

• Support Divisional and Corps participation in Territorial events (WMI, TYB, TYC, retreats, commissioning).
• Serve on WMI faculty or join TSS when invited and approved.
• Serve as an active member of the IM Program Staff Team and contribute to strategic plan implementation.
• Supervise and train any Music Department staff and employees.
• Develop individualized growth and development plans for each employee.

PTM Consultant

• Complete required annual PTM training.
• Comply with Western Territory Policies for Work with Minors.
• Promote PTM best practices across Divisional programs.
• Conduct PTM assessments and field training as directed by the Divisional PTM Coordinator.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Prepare, manage, and report on the annual budget.
• Attend regular departmental meetings with supervisor.
• Submit annual departmental goals and participate in monthly and quarterly progress reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum two years of experience in a related role (preferred).

* Valid Colorado Driver's License (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Strong attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication.

* Outstanding interpersonal and telephone skills.

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.

* Knowledge of business protocols and ability to handle confidential information.

* High musical proficiency on an instrument or vocally, including the ability to lead a brass band and chorus.

* Professional presentation and alignment with the mission of The Salvation Army.

* Self-directed and goal-oriented with a collaborative team mindset.

* Software proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, integrated databases, MediaShout, ProPresenter, Sibelius or Finale, and Worship Tools (preferred).

EQUIPMENT USED

* PC, Telephone, Copier, Printer, and miscellaneous office equipment pertaining to the role

* The ability to drive a hitched trailer

Physical Requirements

* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

* Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, and file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead

* Ability to operate the telephone

* Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer

* Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

* Ability to access and produce information from a computer * Ability to understand written information