Protestant Music Coordinator Worship Leader Pianist or Guitarist

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

1.1 PROTESTANT MUSIC COORDINATOR AND WORSHIP LEADER (PMC) QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 PMC provides keyboard/piano accompaniment, band/choral direction and leadership for worship

service, Holy Days, funerals, memorials, special events and Protestant Praise Team (PPT) rehearsals at

FAFB, providing broad spectrum music worship styles. Provide musical accompaniment by

keyboard/piano, choral direction, and leadership throughout a broad range of musical genres, creating a

welcoming environment for worship in a blended Contemporary Protestant context.

1.1.2 Guide the band/musicians, congregational singing, lead the PPT, and ensemble singing. PMC will

understand military chaplaincy and will train and supervise volunteers who play a musical instrument or

sing in the choir. PMC will have the following qualifications, skills, and knowledge requirements:

1.1.3 Has at least two years of experience as a worship musician and lead singer. Demonstrating

experience via employment history, and detailing duties performed, education, etc. PMC must be

familiar with multiple denominational worship styles and music and be able to play and plan an

inclusive musical program sensitive to the chapel s pluralistic environment. PMC must have knowledge

of church calendar, hymnody, urban/contemporary worship music, read music, and a general knowledge of liturgical principles. Select music appropriate to the season and conduct the PPT band. PMC shall provide musicians, vocalists, and volunteers for the performance of chapel worship services.

1.1.4 PMC will train new volunteers for involvement in chapel worship services.

1.1.5 PMC shall communicate in English and conduct administrative requirements with verbal and

written clarity. Maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with staff and parishioners in a

pluralistic environment, while maintaining professional standards of conduct and public decorum,

including but not limited to dress and hygiene.

1.6 PROTESTANT MUSIC COORDINATOR AND WORSHIP LEADER (PMC) RESPONSIBILITIES

1.2.1 PMC coordinates music selections and requirements with the lead chaplain of the Protestant

congregation. PMC will prepare and direct rehearsals at the FAFB Chapel in support of the Protestant

worship service as established by the lead chaplain. PMC will arrive no less than 30 minutes prior to the

start of services and rehearsals ensuring equipment is set up and preparations are made for choir needs.

1.2.2 Rehearsals will be approximately one hour in length during the week. One hour warm up before

Mass is authorized. Additional rehearsals beyond the weekly rehearsal must be coordinated and

approved in advance by the COR and must conform to this PWS. PMC will consult and coordinate

services rendered with the COR monthly. PMC must be willing to work flexible hours due to possible

variances of rehearsals, worship services or special service/activities times, but shall not exceed the

thresholds established in the contract.

1.2.3 PMC will prepare and provide PowerPoint slides or similar visual software with appropriate

background graphics of service music. Presentations must include Christian Copyright Licensing

International (CCLI) information. Additionally, lyrics of songs used during worship services and

announcements projected must be given to the lead chaplain no later than noon, three days prior to each worship service, Holy Day service, funeral, memorial, or special event. (e.g., Thursday noon for Sunday worship).

1.2.4 PMC will be responsible for:

1.2.5 Setting up and securing musical scores, lead sheets, lyric sheets, and hymnals, and other necessary

musical instruments or equipment involved with rehearsals/performances.

1.2.6 Provide musicians as necessary to enhance the worship experience.

1.2.7 Advise the lead Protestant chaplain concerning budgetary needs for the congregation music

program monthly.

1.2.8 Coordinate rehearsal times with the band and musicians.

1.2.9 Ensure security and cleanliness of facilities.

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 "1.1 PROTESTANT MUSIC COORDINATOR AND WORSHIP LEADER (PMC) QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ANDKNOWLEDGE 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: (scroll down to Fairchild ) 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.