CATHOLIC MUSICIAN

CATHOLIC MUSICIAN

• Attend liturgy and music planning meetings, as needed, and work with the other Mass Choir Directors and Musicians to improve the quality of music.
• Coordinate, in accordance with local policy and procedures, all support requirements for the program with the Catholic Chaplain in charge. The requirements must be submitted in a timely manner to avoid logistical delays or program cancellations.
• In accordance with local policy and procedures, work with the Community Coordinator to complete Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF) and Appropriated Funds (APF) documents and submit them to the appropriate persons for all Catholic Mass funding requirements specific to this contracted position. In addition, ensure that they are properly completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for the care and use of the Chapel musical instruments and equipment during the execution of their contract. Care of the Chapel musical instruments does not include maintenance or repairs ordinarily provided by a non-musician. Shall notify their service Chaplain of needed maintenance and/or repairs.
• Receive training and become proficient with Chapel sound boards/systems. Training shall be provided by the Chapel staff within 30 days of the performance start date.
• Shall be present at least 30 minutes prior to each mass or chapel service and 15 minutes before each rehearsal. Setup and take down all necessary items for rehearsals and worship services. Ensure the areas used will be properly secured upon completion of rehearsals and worship services.
• Communicate with the chaplains, priests, song/worship leaders, and other musicians conducting the service to ensure a coordinated service of worship for the congregation. Plan and coordinate all musical selections with the Priest of the congregation or appropriate designated representative to select music in keeping with the theme of worship service no later than 7 days prior to the worship service or performance.
• Duty Hours. The musician shall fulfill duties at Hurlburt Field during the scheduled Catholic Sunday Masses, Catholic Holy Days of Obligation, Special Masses, and all rehearsals coinciding with services provided. The musician shall perform an average of 206 units per year; a unit equals one rehearsal or one service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The musician shall possess a minimum of one (1) year experience playing an instrument in a Catholic worship team, sing, and be able to sight-read music. Accompany and direct musical selections. The musician shall be responsible for playing piano for Sunday Catholic Mass to include attending rehearsals, preparing service instrument and equipment requirements, and any other program musical playing elements to provide a respectable Mass experience.

POSITION TIMING:  Immediate hire upon Contract Award and completion of all background and security investigations.

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental, and Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

This is an overview of the position.  For a complete Job Description, please send a request to dana@laredotechnical.com.

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws.  LTSi also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  LTSi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.