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Employer Music Ministry International Location Aurora, CO Closing date Mar 11, 2025
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Specialty Other Position Type Director Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type Other
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:
- Title. Music Director for the Catholic Worship Community, here in called "Music Director," consults, coordinates with and is monitored by the Resources and Requirements Catholic Priest or Designee.
- Scope of Responsibilities. Music Director provides the music activities for the Catholic Worship Service. The Music Director shall provide labor and management to support the responsibilities outlined within this JOB DESCRIPTION. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: playing, practicing, and scheduling music for the various Catholic worship services in collaboration with the Catholic Priest.
2.2. Special liturgies include but are not limited to: memorial masses, funeral liturgies, combined services, faith specific holidays, and occasional support for special events. These special liturgies could occur on any day of the week, to include weekdays.
- Education and Experience. Music Director shall:
3.2. Be able to sing and lead congregation in worship.
3.3. Organize and lead a choir.
3.4. Be able to sight-read, improvise, and play music using piano, keyboard or guitar.
3.5. Sing and prepare music in keeping with the respective liturgy.
3.6. Possess the ability to develop and maintain a healthy and positive relationship with chapel staff, contractors, and volunteers.
3.7. Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English in order to perform all responsibilities outlined within the JOB DESCRIPTION.
3.8. Have experience operating and troubleshooting sound systems.
- General Responsibilities. Music Director shall:
4.2. Provide support for a minimum of 1 rehearsal and 1 worship service each week for the Catholic Service.
4.3. Collaborate musical selections with the Catholic Priest and designated music accompanist(s).
4.4. Sing and lead the choir and congregation in worship.
4.5. Prepare music in keeping with the respective liturgy worship service.
4.6. Coordinate all support requirements with the Catholic Priest or their designated representative.
4.7. Assist the Catholic Priest or their designated representative in developing the following in regards to Music Director Programs as appropriate: annual calendar of events, Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund budget, appropriated fund budget, and core volunteer training requirements.
4.8. Return any and all United States (U.S.) Government owned music scores and equipment obtained in the performance of the required duties following the last service provided under the contract.
4.9. Not engage in the unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials by photocopying or any other means that would expose the Government to liability for penalties under existing or future copyright laws.
4.10. Provide a temporary replacement due to leave of absence of sickness/illness as necessary to ensure 100% coverage for all responsibilities listed within this JOB DESCRIPTION. The replacement shall meet or exceed the qualifications of the Music Director. This shall be coordinated with and approved by the Deputy Delta Chaplain and/or their designee at least 14 days prior to the start of performance of the approved replacement. Approval of a replacement will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
4.11. The contractor shall ensure that all facilities used are properly secured, to include all doors and windows, following the conclusion of all rehearsals and worship services. In addition, contractor will ensure applicable music equipment (to include cords, microphones, DI boxes, etc.) is properly stored following each rehearsal and worship service.
4.12. Request and maintain all supplies and resources necessary for running the Catholic music program.
- Specific Responsibilities. Music Director shall:
5.2. Submit purchase/repair requests as needed for support of the music program to the Catholic Priest or their designated representative.
5.3. Be accountable for opening and securing any facilities used for rehearsals, and ensuring any space utilized is left in a clean and professional appearance.
5.4. Maintain a professional attitude and environment to include hygiene and appearance.
5.5. Select music that is consistent with the nature of the designated liturgy.
5.6. Provide arranged, improved, and/or scored music as appropriate for compatibility with the type of liturgy or other functions of the Catholic Priest's program at which it was rendered.
5.7. Attend any meetings identified by the Catholic Priest or their designee regarding music support.
5.8. Provide lyrics and ensure proper formatting as needed for all liturgies as required.
5.9. Set up all sound system requirements and ensure powered and working correctly for all liturgies or events, to include rehearsals and performances.
5.10. Complete facility requests, as required, to reserve chapel facilities IAW local Chapel Policies or Operating Instructions.
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 "3. Education and Experience" 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 "Buckley") 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.
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