Music Ministry International is hiring: Protestant Worship Music Director in Tuc

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

1.0 Position Title

Protestant Music Director

2.0 Scope of Responsibilities

The Protestant Music Director shall provide for a comprehensive choral music ministry and associated programming, including all necessary music direction, and necessary advertising coordinated with responsible chaplain or chapel administrative staff.

Qualifications

1. Two plus years’ experience in leading music ministry.
2. The ability to play and direct music with emphasis in the contemporary worship tradition.
3. Experience in planning and leading music in church or chapel setting.
4. Ability to play keyboard, piano or guitar as needed.
5. Ability to sing and lead a team of musicians for congregational singing.
6. Adequate command of music theory to transpose, arrange, and lead music as needed.
7. Must have a mature command of speaking, writing, and reading the English language.
8. Knowledge and understanding of the various forms of music used in different Protestant worship settings.
9. The ability to work with individuals from different denominational backgrounds.

3.0 Additional Responsibilities

The Protestant Music Director shall:

1. Provide musical worship for the entire service, from prelude to postlude for each service. Protestant contemporary worship services are held every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
2. Provide for a comprehensive choral music ministry.
3. Coordinate all musical activities with the chapel staff, utilizing proper chapel forms when necessary, and verifying that proposed activities are included in the chapel calendar.
4. Perform custodial responsibilities for musical supplies such as songbooks, sheet music, etc.
5. Total maximum sessions are 52 Sunday performances, 52 regular weekly rehearsals and 12 specials (Holy Days, rehearsals, special events/activities) for a total maximum of 116 units. One unit is equal to one service, special event/activities, rehearsal, and payment will be based on units performed.
6. Arrive no later than thirty minutes prior to the worship service in order to meet with the chaplain in charge of the service to review the order of worship, direct the choir during warm-up, and ensure any other musical needs are met.
7. Lead all hymns and worship songs for congregational singing.
8. Recruit adult choir members and participation from the parish.
9. Direct the adult choir during the worship service.
10. Direct the adult choir during choir rehearsals. Rehearsals shall be at least 1 hour in duration.
11. Prepare the adult choir for special seasonal presentations, such as Christmas cantatas and Easter programs.
12. Provide inputs for advertising of seasonal or special musical programming.
13. Maintain good care and custody of Chapel property.
14. Conform to written policies and guidance by Government personnel regarding building, real property and personnel security. The contractor shall submit written requests for any facility, equipment, or supply needs to the Chapel Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), and use established Chapel procedures/forms and avenues of communication and coordination.
15. Comply with copyright laws.

4.1 Musical Selections

The Protestant Music Director shall organize all choral selections and coordinate such selections with the accompanist/s (if assigned) and provide direction to choir members. The selections chosen shall be appropriate church music for the type of worship service being conducted, and related to the church season when possible. The chaplain responsible for the service will confirm all congregational hymns and is the approval authority for all music selections.

4.2 Rehearsals

The Protestant Music Director shall meet, at a minimum, once monthly with the Contemporary Worship Chaplain for purposes of coordinating the musical program. Weekly rehearsals must be at least 1 hour in duration. The praise team warm-up time prior to a service is considered part of the service.

4.3 Substitutions

The Protestant Music Director shall obtain a substitute if not able to perform services, providing at least 24-hours notice to the Wing Chaplain or his/her designee prior to the scheduled service or function, when possible. The substitute’s musical ability must be acceptable to the 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 "Qualifications" above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

You may apply through this Job Board or Directly: https://music-ministry.jobsoid... (scroll down to “Davis-Monthan AFB”). Your application must include three (3) references 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.