What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protestant Worship Musician Pianist Keyboardist or Guitarist position at Music Ministry International?
1.1. The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:
1.2 Background: The musician shall provide distinctive professional support to the Protestant population by leading traditional and/or contemporary worship music at up to fifty-two (52) Sunday Worship Services and at up to ten (10) Holy Day or special services as determined by the Religious Support Office.
1.3 Objectives: Provide worship music services at Protestant Chapel.
1.4 Scope: The musician shall provide distinctive professional support to the Protestant population by ensuring worship music selections are performed and led at Worship Services, and that a minimum of one practice session be conducted prior to each service. Practice times will be coordinated with the COR prior to practice. The musician will choose a minimum of 3 songs for prior approval by the chaplain leading the service. The song selections will be sent no later than 2 business days prior to the service. This is a Non-Personal Services contract and the Musician must avoid representing or allowing themselves to be represented as Chapel staff or government employees.
2. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS.
2.1.1. The musician shall provide evidence of appropriate professional competence by means of comprehensive knowledge in directing music (a minimum of 2 years-experience as a paid musician in a church setting working with church musicians, praise teams and choirs or a combination of education (music education, performance, or theory) and experience in a professional setting equaling no less than four (4) years. The musician shall provide evidence of these requirements by means of resume and transcripts. The resume shall include locations/venues, dates and information of a supervisor or person of contact, such as the music minister.
2.1.2. The musician must be able to sight-read music and lead the congregation and volunteers in a variety of musical genres to include but not limited to traditional (praise choruses, congregational hymns, and classical music selections) according to the needs of the service.
3. SPECIFIC TASKS:
3.1. Basic Services. The musician shall perform Protestant worship music at Sunday Services, Holy Day services, and special services.
3.2. Practice Times: The musician shall conduct practice sessions for a minimum of 1 hour prior to each performance at Chapel building 2672. The chapel shall be available for at least one one-hour practice from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday-Saturday. Practice times will be coordinated with the COR prior to practice.
3.3 Duty Times: The musician shall perform at Chapel, building 2672 from 11:30-12:30 on Sundays, and as required by Holy Day or special service schedules as determined by the Religious Support Office. Musician shall arrive at least 30 minutes prior to worship services and rehearsals.
3.4 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Chapel 1, Bldg. 2672, South F. Street, Fort McCoy, WI.
3.5. A Required Live Audition/ Site Visit will be scheduled at the facility (Protestant Chapel Building 2672, Fort McCoy, WI 54656) TBD with the successful candidate.
3.6 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 "2. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS" 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 “Ft. McCoy”) 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.
