Ecumenical Music Director

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

1. Scope: A Music Director/Musician is required to provide services as a Music Director/Musician for the Catholic and Protestant music program at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort SC. Hiring a Music Director/Musician to complete the mission and objectives of the Marine Corps Air Station Religious Ministry Program.

2. Services to be provided: The musician shall provide services as Music Director/Musician for the Catholic and Protestant music program under the supervision of the Command Chaplain; and in cooperation with the Contract Priest (if one is required). An essential component of this requirement is the provision of a well-organized and professionally executed liturgical music program which promotes the full conscious and active participation of the assembly. Using chapel equipment the responsibilities shall include:

2.1 Organ/piano accompaniment and choral direction for rehearsals and worship services as listed below.

2.2 Provision of accompaniment (organ and piano) and direction for all congregational singing required during worship services. Music composition will be provided in part by the government and Chapel music files.

Additional music such as preludes offertories and postludes presented by the musician will be based on compositions appropriate to Catholic and Protestant worship.

2.3 Submit applicable notices and announcements concerning choir activities; performances for review by the Priest and Protestant Chaplain at least ten days prior to inclusion in the Sunday bulletin or media release.

2.4 Work in cooperation with the chapel community to provide appropriate musical accompaniment and choral direction for the rehearsal and performance of Christmas Programs and Thanksgiving Day Services.

2.5 Actively work to improve the Catholic and Protestant worship music program.

2.6 Select teach and lead the Catholic and Protestant communities in traditional and contemporary worship.

2.7 Meet monthly with the Priest/Chaplain to coordinate musical support and liturgy planning.

2.8 Provide accompaniment and direction for a childrens choir during Childrens church.

3. Catholic and Protestant Worship Schedules

3.1 Catholic Worship Schedule

Occasion QTY

Saturday Mass Not to Exceed (NTE) 52

Sunday Mass NTE 52

Seasonal/Special Service NTE 19

Memorials NTE 06

Rehearsals NTE 52

3.1.1 Special and Seasonal Catholic services may include but are not limited to:

Occasions

Christmas Eve Good Friday

Christmas Midnight Easter Vigil

Christmas Day First Communion Rehearsal

New Years Day Confirmation Rehearsal

Holy Thursday Thanksgiving

3.2 Protestant Worship Schedule

Occasion QTY

Sunday Services NTE 52

Seasonal/special Service NTE 12

Memorial Service NTE 05

Choir Rehearsals NTE 52

Vacation Bible School NTE 05

Miscellaneous Services NTE 55

3.2.1 Special and Seasonal Protestant services may include but are not limited to:

Occasions

Christmas Eve New Years Day

Christmas Midnight Holy Thursday

Christmas Day Good Friday

Easter Sunrise

4. Qualifications:

4.1 Must audition prior to award of contract

4.2 Five years of military music ministry experience

4.3 Be proficient and competent in musical interpretation and performance and able to sight read music

4.4 Quote must demonstrate the ability to play both the organ and the piano.

4.5 Must state experience playing prelude an offertory communion meditation postlude and hymns.

4.6 Must be able to sight read randomly selected music.

4.7 Verify familiarity with all verses with sensitivity to text of each verse (meaning change of registration etc.) with an appropriate introduction.

4.8 Familiarity with Catholic liturgy and ask them to accompany cantor in singing a Kyrie Gloria Sanctus Memorial Acclamation Great Amen and Agnus Dei.

4.9 Candidate directs a choir for the Christmas must show experience in this area.

5. Point of Contact: The Command Chaplain will be the Contracting Officers technical representative for this contract. Contact information will provided upon award.

6. General Information: This position is estimated at thirty-two hours weekly to include the Music Directors practice time and based on an annual calendar of activity that may have seasonal variation. The Music Director is expected to be present on Sunday Morning attend Monday morning Staff Meetings upon request of the Command Chaplain and have a flexible weekday schedule to accommodate practices and Memorials. The musician shall perform these duties at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort South Carolina using Government facilities equipment and materials.

7. Government Provided Equipment: The musician shall notify the Command Chaplain of any recommendations and requirements for the maintenance repair and improvement of government owned organs pianos and related equipment in the chapel center.

8. Absences: When a substitute is needed arrangements shall be made by the musician. Substitutes must demonstrate proficiency in organ/keyboard/piano through audition prior to the event substituted. Notification of substitution shall be made to the Command Chaplain at least two weeks in advance except for emergencies.

Payment of substitutes shall be the sole responsibility of the musician. Absences should not exceed five instances per year.

9. Special Invoicing Instructions: Invoices for services performed shall be submitted by the musician monthly after completion of such services. Each invoice will include the number of services performed the total amount of the invoice the period covered and the purchase order number. Each monthly payment will be for the actual number of services performed.

10. Deductions from Musician Pay: Social Security state local and federal taxes shall be paid by the musician.

Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidates good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in section 4. Qualifications above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidates experience and qualifications.

Apply directly at: (scroll down to MCAS Beaufort) in order to expedite your application. Your application requires providing reference information for (3) individuals 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.