Worship Musician Pianist Organist

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:

• Description of Work: Contractor shall provide musical accompaniment to the Sunday Worship Services at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System (VA HCS), Chapel, 4801Veterans Drive, St. Cloud MN 56303. Service shall include one Catholic Mass and one Protestant Service, may include other occasions in support of the music ministry of the Chapel.
• Qualification Requirements: Musicians shall be proficient in the following areas:
• Administration Requirements:
• Location of Work:
• Deliverable Schedule: Pianist/organist provide music accompaniment for Sunday Worships Services and other occasions as needed for Veterans and families.

• Times for Sunday Worship Services are 9:15 am for Protestant Services and 10:15 am for Catholic Mass.
• Times for support in other occasions will be determined as needed.
• QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in at least one accompanying instrument, i.e. piano or organ.
• Knowledge of keyboard technique, service playing requirements.
• Must be able to play an array of religious music for Catholic Mass and Protestant Services.
• Must be flexible and adapt to various Chaplains of different denominations along with their expectations and take directions when playing.
• Understanding of acoustics especially to the space in which the parish worships.
• Basic knowledge of harmony.
• Proficiency to sight read music and sings a variety of arrangements and improvises as needed.
• Practice and remain proficient in musical skills.

• Chaplains, Chaplain Residents and Summer Interns to provide hymns for Protestant Services one week prior to Sunday Worship through the use of email.
• Chaplain Catholic Priest will work in conjunction with the Chapel Program Support Clerk to provide Catholic Music in advance for Catholic Mass through the use of email.

• St. Cloud VA HCS – Chapel

4801 Veterans Drive

St. Cloud MN 56303

320-255-6386

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 "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 “VA Healthcare St. Cloud”). Your application must include three (3) references 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.