Protestant Music Director Pianist Keyboardist or Guitarist

Posted 8 days ago

music ministry internationalEllsworth Air Force Base (SD)

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About the role

Music Director For Protestant Worship Service The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:
Title: Music Director for the Protestant Worship Service at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) Black Hills Chapel. Scope of Responsibilities: The Music Director will manage and provide music activities for the Protestant community, including playing, training, scheduling, and processing music for liturgies. Responsibilities include rehearsals, services, special services (e.g., memorials, funerals, holidays), and collaboration with the Wing Chaplain.
Education and Experience: The Music Director must have at least 4 years of college in music or equivalent experience in a church/chapel setting. They must be able to sing, lead worship, plan and organize a praise team, read music, and maintain positive relationships with volunteers.
General Responsibilities: Duties include assembling a volunteer onsite praise team, leading rehearsals and services, coordinating with the Chaplain, providing opening remarks and prayers, ensuring copyright compliance, and arranging replacements for absences. They must also return government-owned music and equipment after contract termination.
Specific Responsibilities: The Music Director must arrive early for rehearsals and services, recruit volunteers, manage facilities used for music events, maintain professional appearance, provide audio/visual lyrics, and attend music program-related meetings. Criminal History Background Check: The Music Director and volunteers working with children under 18 must undergo background checks. Provisional performance is allowed under supervision until the background check is favorably adjudicated. Duty Hours: The Music Director is required to attend all rehearsals, services, and special events, with an estimated 112 events annually (56 rehearsals and 56 services). Replacements for absences must meet qualifications and be approved by the Chaplain. Other: The Music Director may need to attend Chaplain Corps conferences or training. They are responsible for taxes, licenses, and compliance with laws. Government-owned instruments and equipment will be provided but must be properly cared for. 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.

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