Catholic Mass Musician Pianist Organist Keyboardist

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:

1.1. Catholic Mass Musician

1.1.1. The Catholic Mass Musician shall provide music accompaniment as approved by the Catholic Music Director and Catholic Priest and in his absence, the Installation Chaplain or (COR).

1.1.2. The Catholic Mass Musician shall play/perform music, utilizing piano/keyboard, and Allen organ, for regular and special Catholic worship, in accordance with Catholic style of worship.

1.1.3. The Catholic Mass Musician shall rehearse at least once per week with contract and volunteer musicians and vocalists at the scheduled time (time may be changed upon mutual agreement between the Mass Musician, Catholic Music Director, and Catholic Priest or (COR)). Regular weekly rehearsals shall be a minimum of one (1) hour, not to exceed three (3) hours. Length is determined by the time needed to ensure that music is prepared and professional for the upcoming masses or services.

1.1.4. The Catholic Mass Musician shall play the music selections at the weekly Sunday Mass, as coordinated with the Music Director or Catholic Priest. The Catholic Mass Musician shall play selected music in a manner, which meets the worship and musical requirements for Catholic Mass, as requested by the Music Director and Catholic Priest. Disputes will be handled in accordance with 4.8.

1.1.5. The Catholic Mass Musician shall be available shall be available for additional rehearsals and performances including Easter, Christmas, Holy Days of Obligation, memorials, or similar services as approved by the Installation Chaplain or (COR). Additional services may include planning, preparing, consulting, rehearsing, performing, etc. Additional services and rehearsals will be coordinated through the Catholic Mass Music Director and Catholic Priest before performing the duty.

1.2. Period of Performance.

1.2.1. The anticipated performance period for this contract includes a base year: 22 September 2020 21 September 2021, and four (4) option years and six (6) month extension clause.

1.2.2. The Musician shall furnish all management, personnel, and services necessary to prepare for full service support no later than 30 days from the contract award date.

1.2.4. Monthly duties shall typically include:

1.2.4.1. Weekly Rehearsals for regular Sunday services

1.2.4.2. Weekly performance for regular Sunday services

1.2.4.3. Additional rehearsals and performance as required by the lead faith chaplain(s) for special services, holy days, funerals, memorials or similar (up to, but not exceeding monthly hours).

1.2.4.4. Musician shall provide additional rehearsals and performances as coordinated by lead faith group chaplain(s).

1.2.5. Musician shall ensure that contract personnel arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start of each service and remain until all setup and clean-up are accomplished.

1.2.6. Contract personnel shall coordinate with lead faith group chaplains or (COR)s for acquiringmusic, supplies, licenses, etc. All requests for purchases or supplies will be coordinated in accordance with Chapel policies for purchase requests.

1.2.7. Musician will comply with all applicable Air Force and local guidance for financialmanagement, facility use, maintenance and security.

1.2.8. Musician shall be accountable for paying any FICA, Federal, State, or Local Income Taxes,and State Unemployment Insurance premiums for themselves, as well as any individual employed or subcontracted by them to provide services under this contract.

1.2.9. The Musician is required to give the Installation Chaplain or (COR) at least two-week noticeof any period of absence.

1.2.10. The Musician shall provide a suitable substitute coordinated with the Installation Chaplain or (COR). In addition, the Musician shall provide the substitute s appropriate credentials in accordance with 4.4. At no time can a substitute begin work before a background check has beencompleted. Compensation for substitute is the sole responsibility of the Musician.

1.2.10.1. A substitute must be of equal or greater capability than the Musician.

1.2.10.2. The Musician shall provide written documentation of all substitutions indicating name and date of substitutions.

2.0 Special Requirements and Qualifications

2.1. Musician shall be able to sight-read music and two years recent successful history of performing in the capacity of devotional musician or music director for a church or military chapel is required.

2.2. Musician shall maintain professional conduct and present self in a neat, clean and well groomed manner wearing business/business casual clothing depending on the event. The Chaplain responsible for the service will resolve questions on appropriate dress.

2.3. Musician shall maintain healthy and professional interpersonal relationships with staff and parishioners in a pluralistic military environment.

2.2. Musician shall provide information necessary for successful completion of a background investigation in accordance with DoDI 1402.5 and AFI 52-101. The Government shall be responsible to conduct the required background investigation and for the costs incurred while doing so.

2.2.1. In accordance with DoDI 1402.5, payment of the background check is the responsibility of the Government.

2.5. Musician is responsible for cleaning up work area and returning spaces to their neutral configurations after each rehearsal and mass or any other chapel activities requiring musical services.

2.6. The musician shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for musician use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be promptly secured.

2.7. Musician shall comply with Peterson AFB security requirements prior to contract performance, after contract award for base access.

Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidate s good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in "clause 2.1" above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate s experience and qualifications..

at:). "Your application must include three (3) references including one priest or pastor who can attest to your abilities as they relate to this job posting. References must include: name, title, organization, relationship to you, email address (necessary field) and phone number. Depending on security software, candidates are requested to monitor spam folders for further application communications from MMI.