What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contemporary Worship Musician Pianist Guitarist or Keyboardist position at Music Ministry International?
The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:
Contemporary Worship Service Musician for the Fort Knox Chapel Next Service to provide music/accompaniment support for the Traditional Service.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in music or a minimum of three years’ experience playing for worship services with an emphasis in Contemporary worship music.
- Have a working knowledge of worship music used in Traditional worship settings and other religious services. Must also have the ability to learn and play new songs.
- Effectively read, play and perform music or accompaniment on both the piano, guitar or keyboard.
- Applicants will provide an audition/demo prior to being awarded the position.
- Applicants will provide a resume documenting these required qualifications prior to being requested to audition.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Perform music with the chapel piano and/or organ or guitar at the Protestant service and weekly rehearsal in coordination with the Chaplain.
- Perform weekly rehearsals in coordination with the Chaplain. Perform special services and rehearsals (up to 4/year) when needed.
- Provide special music during the service when needed.
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to the service for set-up and warm-up sessions.
- Ensure instruments, music stands, microphone stands and microphone cords are set up before and put away after services and rehearsals as well as proper care of equipment.
- Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed professional appearance and business like conduct.
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 "SPECIFIC 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 “Fort Knox”) 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.
