Music and Creative Arts Ministries Intern

A ministry internship opportunity within The Salvation Army USA Central Territory Music & Creative Arts Ministries Department.

Purpose

The purpose of the Internship Program is to give Salvationist college music students and college graduates the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in Salvation Army Music and Creative Arts Ministries programing. This also provides The Salvation Army with a viable method of identifying, encouraging, and training our future local and divisional leaders in Music and Creative Arts.

This is a PAID internship program.  

Schedule

Monday, May 28, 2024 - Monday, August 12, 2024

Learning Opportunities

Field Training – Interns will accompany a department staff member to minister and teach at divisional music camps and conservatories as decided by the Territorial Music & Creative Arts Ministries Secretary (TMS). Interns will also participate in the Central Music Institute (CMI) and Resonate camps. If an intern is 22 years or older, they will be on faculty for CMI and Resonate. If they are younger than 22 years old, they will be a full-time student participating in any available leadership curriculum.

Administrative – In order to prepare our interns for positions in Music and Creative Arts within The Salvation Army, it is imperative they learn about preparing for camps and Salvation Army processes and procedures. Each intern will take part in standard day-to-day functions such as staff meetings, camp preparation, library maintenance, and training in other related areas as deemed appropriate by the TMS.

Reporting

Each intern will report directly to the positions in the following order:

• Territorial Music & Creative Arts Ministries Secretary
• Assistant Territorial Music & Creative Arts Ministries Secretary
• Administrative Assistant, Music and & Creative Arts Ministries Department

Note – Interns will likely work with various other members of the Music & Creative Arts Ministries Department.

Applicant Requirements

• A Salvation Army soldier or adherent in good standing with an expressed interest in Salvation Army Music and Creative Arts programs
• Must have completed at least one year of college as a full-time student majoring in music or a creative art
• Submit a completed application which includes endorsements from the commanding officer and divisional commander (or DC’s designate) 

Intern Benefits

• Leverage this internship for future jobs and promotions
• Leadership development and training
• Understanding of Salvation Army Music and Creative Arts Ministries
• Hands-on, field training
• Gain and grow confidence in Music and Creative Arts ministry opportunities
• Knowledge of professional Salvation Army culture

Housing

Interns are expected to secure their own housing for the internship period. The Territorial Music & Creative Arts Ministries Department can assist with this, but it is the responsibility of the interns to secure their accommodations.

Transportation and Food

The Salvation Army will cover transportation and food for Salvation Army related activities such as camps and conferences. Interns are responsible for the necessary transportation to and from THQ.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.   

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for Full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.  

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call 847-294-2029.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.