The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:
1. Scope: A Music Director/Musician is required to provide services as a Music Director/Musician for the Catholic and Protestant music program at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC. Hiring a Music Director/Musician to complete the mission and objectives of the Marine Corps Air Station Religious Ministry Program.
2. Services to be provided: The musician shall provide services as Music Director/Musician for the Catholic and Protestant music program under the supervision of the Command Chaplain; and in cooperation with the Contract Priest (if one is required). An essential component of this requirement is the provision of a well-organized and professionally executed liturgical music program, which promotes the full conscious and active participation of the assembly. Using chapel equipment the responsibilities shall include:
2.1 Organ/piano accompaniment and choral direction for rehearsals and worship services as listed below.
2.2 Provision of accompaniment (organ and piano) and direction for all congregational singing required during worship services. Music composition will be provided, in part, by the government and Chapel music files.
Additional music such as preludes, offertories and postludes presented by the musician will be based on compositions appropriate to Catholic and Protestant worship.
2.3 Submit applicable notices and announcements concerning choir activities; performances for review by the Priest and Protestant Chaplain at least ten days prior to inclusion in the Sunday bulletin or media release.
2.4 Work in cooperation with the chapel community to provide appropriate musical accompaniment and choral direction for the rehearsal and performance of Christmas Programs and Thanksgiving Day Services.
2.5 Actively work to improve the Catholic and Protestant worship music program.
2.6 Select, teach, and lead the Catholic and Protestant communities in traditional and contemporary worship.
2.7 Meet monthly with the Priest/Chaplain to coordinate musical support and liturgy planning.
2.8 Provide accompaniment and direction for a children’s choir during Children’s church.
3. Catholic and Protestant Worship Schedules
3.1 Catholic Worship Schedule
Occasion QTY
Saturday Mass Not to Exceed (NTE) 52
Sunday Mass NTE 52
Seasonal/Special Service NTE 19
Memorials NTE 06
Rehearsals NTE 52
3.1.1 Special and Seasonal Catholic services may include, but are not limited to:
Occasions
Christmas Eve Good Friday
Christmas Midnight Easter Vigil
Christmas Day First Communion Rehearsal
New Year’s Day Confirmation Rehearsal
Holy Thursday Thanksgiving
3.2 Protestant Worship Schedule
Occasion QTY
Sunday Services NTE 52
Seasonal/special Service NTE 12
Memorial Service NTE 05
Choir Rehearsals NTE 52
Vacation Bible School NTE 05
Miscellaneous Services NTE 55
3.2.1 Special and Seasonal Protestant services may include, but are not limited to:
Occasions
Christmas Eve New Year’s Day
Christmas Midnight Holy Thursday
Christmas Day Good Friday
Easter Sunrise
4. Qualifications:
4.1 Must audition prior to award of contract
4.2 Five years of military music ministry experience
4.3 Be proficient and competent in musical interpretation and performance and able to sight read music
4.4 Quote must demonstrate the ability to play both the organ and the piano.
4.5 Must state experience playing prelude, an offertory, communion meditation, postlude, and hymns.
4.6 Must be able to sight read randomly selected music.
4.7 Verify familiarity with all verses with sensitivity to text of each verse (meaning change of registration, etc.) with an appropriate introduction.
4.8 Familiarity with Catholic liturgy and ask them to accompany cantor in singing a Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation, Great Amen, and Agnus Dei.
4.9 Candidate directs a choir for the Christmas, must show experience in this area.
5. Point of Contact: The Command Chaplain, will be the Contracting Officer’s technical representative for this contract. Contact information will provided upon award.
6. General Information: This position is estimated at thirty-two hours weekly to include the Music Director’s practice time and based on an annual calendar of activity that may have seasonal variation. The Music Director is expected to be present on Sunday Morning, attend Monday morning Staff Meetings upon request of the Command Chaplain and have a flexible weekday schedule to accommodate practices and Memorials. The musician shall perform these duties at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina using Government facilities, equipment and materials.
7. Government Provided Equipment: The musician shall notify the Command Chaplain of any recommendations and requirements for the maintenance, repair and improvement of government owned organs, pianos and related equipment in the chapel center.
8. Absences: When a substitute is needed, arrangements shall be made by the musician. Substitutes must demonstrate proficiency in organ/keyboard/piano through audition prior to the event substituted. Notification of substitution shall be made to the Command Chaplain at least two weeks in advance, except for emergencies.
Payment of substitutes shall be the sole responsibility of the musician. Absences should not exceed five instances per year.
9. Special Invoicing Instructions: Invoices for services performed shall be submitted by the musician monthly, after completion of such services. Each invoice will include the number of services performed, the total amount of the invoice, the period covered and the purchase order number. Each monthly payment will be for the actual number of services performed.
10. Deductions from Musician Pay: Social Security, state, local, and federal taxes shall be paid by the musician.
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 "section 4. Qualifications" above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Apply directly at: https://music-ministry.jobsoid.com (scroll down to “MCAS Beaufort”) in order to expedite your application. 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.