Job Summary
The Music Director shall lead music according to the traditions of traditional Catholic worship. This may include selecting worship songs for congregational singing, offertories, and other religious music and special selections. The Music Director shall perform at the music team’s rehearsals as directed by the schedule of services. Support service members' rights for religious expression and freedom as provided by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by providing opportunities for service members to freely practice their religion.
Place of Performance:
Duties
- Execute all assigned duties and responsibilities under the leadership of the Senior Chaplain.
- Adhere to, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws/regulations as well as any applicable Air Force Instructions and Chapel Operating Instructions.
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with chapel staff, volunteer and members of other faith groups for ecumenical activities.
- Under the leadership of the Senior Chaplain, establish a regular schedule of work.
- Be responsible for leading and providing services at the Catholic Service.
- Work in conjunction with the Senior Chaplain or designee to coordinate and plan for all Catholic Services, to include Sunday morning worship and special events as directed by the Senior Chaplain or designee.
- Directs the Worship Team with guidance from the Senior Chaplain or designee.
- Work with the Senior Chaplain or designee on a weekly basis to pick out songs that are fitting and appropriate for Catholic Service, and in accordance with the Senior Chaplain’s vision.
- Will be responsible for conducting rehearsals (at least) once a week but cannot be on the same day as worship service.
- Have all songs selected and distributed to the Worship Team no later than 24 hours prior to rehearsal so that sufficient time is given to prepare and rehearse the music individually.
- Assist in set up and tear down of musical equipment for each worship service as required.
- Arrive NLT 10 minutes prior to any rehearsal, and NLT 30 minutes to any service or special event.
Requirements and Qualifications
- The applicant shall provide a resume. A short 1–3-minute video of their vocal performance/capabilities. The resume and video shall clearly demonstrate the proposed Music Director meets the following qualifications.
- The applicant shall demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Christian Faith (Catholic) and be familiar with the musical traditions/customs of the Catholic Contemporary community.
- The applicant shall have training and experience in worship planning and have musical instrument abilities. He or she shall have the ability to direct, produce, and arrange as needed.
- The applicant shall be able to read sheet music nut not required, playing the keyboard and/or guitar with tempo, rhythm, and registration to a large congregation is preferred.
The applicant will be proficient in:
- Quality vocal performance, able to learn new music via sheet music (preferred) or cords (acceptable) & perform vocal sheet music, able to play a minimum of one musical instrument, recruit talented volunteer musicians and vocalists of all ages, build cohesive music teams/choirs, effectively leading congregational worship (determined by video or in person).
- Technical Proficiency in: familiarity with operating sound systems required for worship team instrumentalists and vocalists (to include music teams/choirs); familiarity with operating worship music projection systems to include computers, projectors, CCLI webbased music programs and display software.
Pay: $24.05 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
