Music Ministry

• Develop and maintain all music and creative arts programs at the Corps.
• Provide one-on-one lessons (Using KeepSAfe guidelines), vocal instruction (Group or Solo), and other musical instruction.
• Teach and or lead the Corps Brass Band (YP Band).
• Recruit and train volunteers within the Corps and community to provide leadership to Corps music programming and youth activities.
• Recruit and train music students with promising leadership skills for Salvation Army music programs.
• Secure, organize, maintain, and provide constant upkeep of all equipment, instruments, and files of the Corps music department.
• Aid in the planning and operation of the Summer Music Program and VBS.
• Participate in Divisional and Territorial Star Search.
• Encourage and support youth participation in Divisional music and arts programs by making sure participants are ready for auditions, music camps, conservatory, and Star Search.
• Hold youth or soldiers accountable to the orders and regulations of a bandsmen/senior soldier after participating at the core and/or our part of Divisional groups.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities 

• Offer pastoral care to youth (with guidance from Corps Officers and assistance from other local officers)
• Keep and record statistical information pertaining to all youth, music, and creative arts programs at the Corps and participants in Divisional groups.
• Assist with seasonal fundraising campaigns and special concert events.
• Any other task as designated by the Corps Officer(s) that would be beneficial to the continued development and growth of the Manhattan Citadel Corps.

• Must have basic office skills including knowledge of the use of computers.
• Associate Degree in a related field, or two years of college in education or music, or 2 years of experience working with youth and music ministries.
• Must have musical ability in Brass Band, Theory, Vocal, and other Instrumental Instruction.
• Uniform-wearing Salvationist preferred, with a commitment to evangelical outreach and discipleship.
• Strong Communication skills, positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability, creativity, and ability to work both independently and as a member of a professional team.
• Ability to support, instruct, and connect with youth, staff, and Corps leaders.
• Must have a commitment to evangelical Christian outreach.
• Be self-motivated and hard-working.