Protestant Musician

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.
To provide all musical accompaniments as necessary to support the Protestant worship service at Hill Air Force Base Chapel, Utah under the oversight of the assigned chaplain to the worship service and in coordination with the Protestant choir director.

BASIC SERVICES/QUALIFICATIONS.

This position shall be accomplished on a weekly basis as follows: weekly services, weekly rehearsals, special services, and special rehearsals (authorized by the Wing Chaplain or Service chaplain). This position shall be accomplished on a weekly basis as follows: Not to Exceed (NTE) 52 weekend Services, (NTE) 52 weekly rehearsals, NTE 12 Holy Days and special services and NTE 12 special rehearsals. Performances and rehearsals shall take place at the Main Chapel (Bldg. 475) or Chapel Annex (Bldg. 445). All other locations shall be by approval of the Wing Chaplain and/or Service chaplain. The individual should be present at least 15 minutes prior to play for performances and will play for five to ten minutes of prelude music and five minutes of postlude music. These and any additional position requirements shall be accomplished as necessary, in accordance with the provisions below.

QUALIFICATIONS.

• Knowledge: A minimum of three years’ experience in the field with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The individual must have a minimum of three years’ experience in keyboard/piano accompanist capability that reflects knowledge of a wide range of music to include gospel, contemporary, traditional, and liturgical Protestant service music.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in music is preferred but not required. Five years’ experience can be substituted for education.
• Experience: Minimum of three years’ of specialized experience in church or military chapel accompanist work. References of that work and recommendation of former employers must be provided (unless experience acquired at the Hill AFB Chapel). References will be contacted and a negative reference will be an evaluating factor in the determination of technical acceptability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• 1.3.1. Provide musical accompaniment and help leading worship songs for all Protestant worship services and special services (e.g. memorial services, Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, etc.).
• 1.3.2. In coordination with the Protestant choir director, be present for all weekly choir practices and services associated with the Sunday Protestant Worship Service.
• 1.3.3. In coordination with the Protestant choir director, conduct regularly scheduled rehearsals and ensure the set-up and breakdown for the choir is accomplished. Ensure songbooks used by choir during rehearsal and services are placed in appropriate storage areas.
• 1.3.4. Assist the service chaplain and choir director in recruiting special musicians from the congregation and other outside sources as necessary.
• 1.3.5. Be available for special services and to provide accompanist’s presence for special liturgical seasons (e.g., memorial services, Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter, etc.).
• 1.3.6. Contractor is allowed 12 Sundays off a year, in coordination with the service chaplain, and will make an effort to find a suitable replacement. The service chaplain is to be notified as soon as possible when a replacement is found during times of sickness, vacation, etc.
• 1.3.7. Give the chapel staff a two-week notice of any extended period of absence. Extended period of absence is defined as an absence for more than three days. The contractor will provide a substitute to perform services in their absence. This substitute must be of equal or greater capability than contractor and approved by the approving official. Contractor will develop a documented method of reimbursement for any substitutes.
• 1.3.8. Provide all labor and transportation necessary to perform these duties.
• 1.3.9. Provide records of his/her qualification and obtain periodic training, such as continuing education for employees operating on military installations and training in new developments in the area of this statement of work. The government may inspect these records at any time.
• 1.3.10. A background check will be performed on all individuals working with youth in conjunction with the contract for these services. Forms for providing necessary information for this background check will be provided. Personal information provided on this form is given on a voluntary basis; however, failure to provide this information may result in ineligibility to perform this contract. Compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, dated December 31, 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and applicable agency regulations apply

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $21.69 - $26.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26