Ecumenical Chapel Music Director Pianist or Organist

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

Parties

Music Ministry International OBO - Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort (referred to as Government or Command Chaplains Office) - Contractor (Music Director)

Jurisdiction

South Carolina United States

Contract Term

- 12-month base period from 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2027. - Two 12-month option periods at the discretion of the chapel

• Option periods are at the discretion of the Government and may not be exercised.

Place of Performance

MCAS Beaufort Base Chapel 566 Geiger Blvd Beaufort South Carolina 29906

Service Schedule

• Catholic Worship: Sunday Mass (52/year) Seasonal/Special (19/year) Memorials (6/year) Rehearsals (52/year)
• Protestant Worship: Sunday Services (52/year) Seasonal/Special (12/year) Memorials (5/year) Choir Rehearsals (52/year) Vacation Bible School (5/year) Miscellaneous (55/year)

Personnel Qualifications

• Must be able to sight read music and play piano and organ.
• Familiar with liturgical and/or contemporary worship service formats.
• Minimum two years of military music ministry experience.
• Ability to play liturgical or contemporary Christian music.

Substitution Clause

• Contractor must notify Technical Representative in advance if unable to perform.
• Contractor must provide an acceptable replacement meeting all qualifications and approved by Technical Representative.

Government Responsibilities

• Base Chaplains Office provides access to musical instruments (Allen R300 Organ Kawai GL-40 Grand Piano).
• Technical Representative provides hymnals and musical materials; all materials purchased remain property of the Government.

Performance Requirements Summary

• Provision of accompaniment (organ and piano): Direction for all congregational music and singing required during worship services.
• Cooperation with chapel community: Provide appropriate musical accompaniment and choral direction for Christmas and Thanksgiving services.
• Administration: Meet monthly with Priest/Chaplain submit notices and announcements.
• Musical interpretation: Be proficient and competent in performance and able to sight read music.
• Absences: Written notice for absences ensure qualified and approved substitute.
• Conduct: Work peacefully with others disciplined and orderly behavior aligned with Marine Corps standards.

Notification of Absences

• Contractor must notify Technical Representative by telephone or email when unable to perform services due to illness inclement weather or emergency.

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 Personnel 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.