Catholic Musician Pianist Keyboardist or Organist

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

• 1.0BACKGROUND: Musician services in support of the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort Story (JEBLCFS) Religious Program are required for special events, ceremonies, worship, and choir rehearsals under OPNAVINST 1730.1E (Religious Ministry within the Department of the Navy).
• 2.0SPECIFICATIONS: The period of this contract is from 1 October 2023 and for five additional years based on annual renewal by the government. Immediate government point of contact for this contract will be the Command Chaplain, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. For the purpose of this contract, a unit will equal one hour and a half. The services shall include, but not be limited to the following:
• 3.0DELIVERABLES:

2.1 Perform one (1) Roman Catholic Mass service per week for a total of fifty-two (52) services.
Roman Catholic Mass service begins at 09:00 am on Sundays and lasts approximately one hour.
2.2 Perform eight (8) special event services (i.e. Ash Wednesday, Christmas Eve mass, Holy
Week Services, etc.). Schedule to be determined.
2.3 Perform Weekly choir rehearsals for the Catholic Mass for a total of fifty-two (52) regular
rehearsals. The rehearsal shall include rehearsal time for special musical selections. Rehearsal
shall last approximately 1 hours. Rehearsal days and times are to be determined.
2.4 Plan and provide music up to a maximum of two (2) services for funerals, memorials services,
and special events, in coordination with the Installation Chaplain (not to exceed 2 services).
2.5 Provide a Lessons Learned Report within 45 days regarding any problems encountered and
resolved. A copy of the report shall be forwarded to the primary point of contact.
2.6 Ensure the music program is prepared for Catholic service. Recommend relevant musical
selections to the officiating Chaplain for approval.

4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

BASE PERIOD: 01 OCTOBER 2023 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

0001 Sunday Mass: 52 units

0002 Choir rehearsal: 52 units

0003 Catholic Holy Day Masses: 8 units

0004 Special events/ceremonies/memorials/funerals (as required): 2 units

Total Units: 114

5.0 Five additional option years will be included in this requirement at the discretion of the government.

• PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Personnel proposed for these services shall have the prerequisite skills and experience consistent with Roman Catholic musician musician(s) requirements listed below. Documentation of these skills and experience shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and be reviewed by the Command Chaplain acting as the technical evaluator.

• Roman Catholic musician skills and experience.

• Must have a clear understanding of Navy organization and the pluralistic ministry requirements that affect the use of chapel facilities and staff.
• At least 3 (three) years of experience in performing and directing sacred music, preferably within the context of Catholic ministries.
• Must possess instrumental and vocal music skills in both direction and performance that is comparable to a similar position in secondary education settings.

• 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 "PERSONNEL 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 online at this job board or you may apply directly at: (scroll down to JEBLCFS ). 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.