Protestant Community Worship Musician Pianist Keyboardist

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

• Contract Position Title. Protestant Community Service Music Director
• Scope of Responsibilities. This a non-personal contract for a Protestant Community Service Music Director. The Protestant Community Service Music Director (contractor) will, in coordination with the Chaplain in charge of the Protestant Community Service at the Faith Chapel, Building 155, have overall responsibility for the congregational and choir music program for the Protestant Community Service Worship Service. Contractor submitting and application for this position must live within a 50 mile radius of Maxwell AFB to perform duties. The contract expectations are described below, as requested by the Wing Chaplain.
• Education and Experience. The contractor must:
  • PREFERRED-Possess a formal degree (Associates or Bachelors) in Music and experience leading /playing music or MINIMUM a high school degree and at least five (5) years of experience leading or playing music in a chapel/church setting.
  • Be able to work within an interfaith environment with chaplains and volunteers from many various religious backgrounds.
  • Display active membership/attendance at a church/chapel with a letter of endorsement from their current pastor/chaplain.
  • Be positive, self-directed, motivated, and able to interface well within the pluralistic atmosphere of the Air Force Chaplaincy. Possess an ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with staff and parishioners, and also maintain professional standards of conduct and public decorum, including but not limited to dress and grooming.
  • Have a working knowledge of the worship music used in Christian Worship settings (Preferably Protestant Christian) and an ability to learn new songs as they become prevalent.
  • Ability to read music and have knowledge of vocal harmony, have the ability to play lead instrument (i.e. piano/keyboard and/or guitar), and be able to provide accompaniment for volunteer praise team and solo vocalists as needed.

3.1 Be at least 18 years of age.

3.8 Be able to operate computer (especially familiarity with PowerPoint) and A/V equipment for the Protestant worship service, according to training provided by the chapel staff.

4. General Responsibilities. The contractor will:

4.1. Provide musical selections for the Protestant Community Service order of worship as coordinated with and approved by the chaplain responsible for the service.

4.2 Lead congregational and praise team or choral worship music for the Protestant Community Service. In addition, they will prepare any needed PowerPoint music slides with song lyrics before each worship service.

4.3. Coordinate with the Protestant Worship Service Chaplain to provide special music when needed to support the theme of the service. (Chaplain will give two week notice of special music needs).

4.8. Be able to successfully obtain a favorable background check if required. Failure to accomplish a favorable background check IAW DoDI 1402.5, Criminal History Background Checks will result in an immediate termination of the contract in accordance with FAR 52.212-4. The contractor will upon request complete (IRC), AF Form 2583, items 1-7 only, Volunteer Questionnaire, Acknowledgement of Rights/Consent Release Records, and Statement of Understanding. Additionally, an SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions will be accomplished. These background checks will be accomplished at the expense of the chapel. Contractor will not be allowed to work with children under the age of 18 alone until background check is complete.

5. Specific Responsibilities. The contractor will:

Worship Services Conducted: 1 per week (Service).

Special Worship Service: 8 per year (estimate).

Rehearsals Conducted: 1 per weekday per supported Protestant Worship Service. 1 per special worship service.

Performance Location: Maxwell Air Force Base Chapel, Bldg 155 or alternate location.

Hours of Performance for Worship Services and Rehearsals:

Protestant Worship Rehearsal Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.(or time

scheduled by Protestant Chaplain or Wing Chaplain)

Protestant Worship Service Sunday 09:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (or time

scheduled by Protestant Chaplain or Wing Chaplain)

Special Service Rehearsal Determined through coordination with

Protestant Chaplain or Wing Chaplain

Special Worship Service Determined through coordination with

Protestant Chaplain or Wing Chaplain

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 "Education and Experience"above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate s experience and qualifications.

. 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.