Human Resources Specialist

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

GENERAL: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its The United States () Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Musician s employees performing the tasks Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Musician who, in turn shall be responsible to the

1 Description of Services/Introduction: This contract is to provide accompaniment services to choir and solo music presentations that enhance the atmosphere of worship for the

2 Background: The Government requires Musician Services (Pianist/Keyboardist/Organist) in support of military religious and worship The Musician shall provide support to the Religious Support Office (RSO), Chaplains, and Religious Affairs Specialists for the Department of the Army (DA). The location(s) and time(s) will be specified in the PWS or modified in the contract by the Contracting

3 Objectives: The musician shall facilitate the communal, public worship life to enhance full and active participation of the assembly/congregation through provision of musical environment for contemporary, traditional, Chapel Next, or liturgical worship services, in collaboration with Military Chaplain, Chaplain Staff, Religious Affairs Specialists, and Civilian

4 Scope: This is a non-personal service contract between the Garrison/Installation Religious Support Office (RSO) and the musician to perform tasks and provide deliverables identified This PWS defines the requirements/deliverables of the musician; ensuring the individual Free Exercise of Religion for military personnel, family members, and authorized personnel; a statutory requirement under USC Title

This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and Musician, as well as any corporation, partnership, business association, other party, or legal entity with which the Musician may be The Government assumes no responsibility for costs incurred for services performed by the musician that are not included in this There are no provisions for lodging, employee benefits, medical care, retirement, or Workmen's Compensation Payment will be made monthly on a per service

The Musician shall provide support for those services for which no Unit Ministry Team (UMT) members (Chaplains and Religious Affairs Specialists), RSO Department of the Army (DA) Civilians and volunteers can The contract cannot duplicate duties required or provided by these entities as contracted services are an exception to

No UMT member, military member, DA Civilian, fellow musician, or volunteer can supervise or direct the Musician or control the method by which he/she performs the required Under no circumstances shall a work schedule be prepared for the Musician, or the impression be given that the Musician is an employee of the It is the responsibility of the Musician to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, give the impression of personal services or portray his/her position as that of an Under no circumstances shall a Musician provide direction to a Religious Affairs Specialist (RAS), general military member, a DA Civilian, fellow musician, or volunteer, nor shall he/she represent in an official capacity of the Federal Government, Army, or the local congregation that the contract

The Musician shall develop and provide an activity plan and proposed schedule of all Protestant music during the anticipated worship services throughout the contract

Protestant Worship Services: The Musician shall provide Protestant Worship Services (52 Sundays total).

During the worship services, the musician shall provide musical accompaniment for the congregation, choir, ensembles, and soloists - both vocal and instrumental in accordance with the Chaplain/Pastor s

The Musician shall play preludes, postludes, and the required songs during services for the Protestant Worship

3 The Musician shall be present at least thirty (30) minutes prior to each

Rehearsal Services: The musician shall provide accompaniment for choirs, ensembles, and soloists - both vocal and instrumental during the

The musical accompaniment shall be provided for each scheduled rehearsal in accordance with the Chaplain/Pastor's

2 The Musician shall be present at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to each scheduled rehearsal

Special Services/Programs: The Musician shall provide musical accompaniment for special services/programs as scheduled by the Chaplain/Pastor (12 each).

The musician shall be present at least thirty (30) minutes prior to each special

Special Services Rehearsals: The Musician shall provide musical accompaniment for special service/program

Rehearsals are scheduled by the Chaplain/Pastor for the purpose of preparation for special

The musician shall provide accompaniment for choirs, ensembles, soloists, both vocal and instrumental as requested by the Chaplain/Pastor (12 each).

2 The musician shall be present at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to each

Special Qualifications or Certifications:

Musicians shall be musically proficient on their specific instrument (Pianist/Keyboardist/Organist), proficient in reading music, and possess experience performing in religious worship

Should have personal experience with the military culture and ministry in a multitude combinational and interfaith community ensuring a strong ability to understand the life of military personnel who are subject to deployment, family, separation, frequent moves, and stationing in foreign If experience with a military chapel does not exist, the musician must be willing to learn the unique characteristics of the military chapel

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

Apply directly at: ;(scroll down to Fort Irwing Chapel ) in order to expedite your 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 ; References must include: name, title, organization, relationship to you, email address (necessary field) and phone Depending on security software, candidates are requested to monitor spam folders for further application communications from