Ecumenical Musician Pianist

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

1. Contract Position Title. Ecumenical Musician

2. Scope of Responsibilities.

2.1. The Ecumenical Musician provides accompaniment as required for Little Rock AFB Ecumenical worship services special/holy day services and practice sessions (piano preferred). The Ecumenical Musician shall assist the Little Rock AFB Chapel by performing services in accordance with the terms and conditions in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.2. The maximum number of units that may be expended for services is 288 units per year.

2.3. A unit is defined as services one worship service special/holy day service or practice session. Other than musician services each unit also includes (as applicable) time for preservice coordination setup warm up clean up and opening/closing of facility.

2.4. From here on the Ecumenical Musician will be referred to as Musician.

3. Education and Experience and Requirements. The Musician must:

3.1. Have the ability to maintain healthy functional interpersonal relationships with personnel including chapel staff musicians and parishioners. There will be zero tolerance for disrespect harassment or any other behavior toward a staff member that that might adversely affect the Air Force by eroding morale good order discipline and respect for authority unit cohesion or mission accomplishment.

3.2. Have the ability and willingness to provide services in a pluralistic and multifaith chapel setting.

3.3. Will be required to demonstrate (in person or via electronic means i.e. Skype FaceTime or any other means deemed acceptable by the Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel Staff.) the ability to read music and play piano proficiently. Experience in playing for a military chapel or civilian equivalent is preferred.

3.4. Have knowledge and experience of musical traditions of worship/praise (i.e. liturgical traditional and contemporary music) and have the ability to play with other musicians (i.e. guitar drums trumpet etc.)

3.5. Successfully complete a DOD background check for working in the Chapel community.

4. General Responsibilities:

4.1. Provide piano musician services as required for the Little Rock AFB Chapel. The Chaplain in charge of the service will determine the requirements for the service.

4.2. Responsible for coordinating all facility publicity and supply requests (with applicable outside agencies if necessary) in support of Ecumenical music requirements. Ensures that volunteers are available for special setup requirements and that the facility is set up and returned to its previous state and ensuring area(s) used are clean prior to departure.

4.3. No governmentowned equipment should be removed from base chapel without prior approval of the Chapel Primary POC. The musician is accountable for security and cleanliness of all facilities utilized in conjunction with their programs.

4.4. Provide personal transportation. Valid state registration proof of insurance and a valid drivers license are required to operate a privately owned vehicle on base.

4.5. Wear appropriate attire consistent with a professional appearance.

4.6. Comply with all Federal State and Local Laws and requirements and Air Force Instructions which are found to apply to this position.

4.7. Comply with mandatory training required for all musicians and maintain current training records.

4.8. The Government will provide the shared use of telephones for the transmission of official Government information only. The Musician shall not use Government telephones to transact personal business. The Government is not responsible for charges for collect calls accepted by musician employees. The use of Government phones by the Musician constitutes consent to monitoring in accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 4640.6 Communications Security Telephone Monitoring and Recording.

4.9. The Musician will be responsible for the paying of any Social Security taxes federal or local income taxes and state unemployment insurance premiums for themselves as well as for any individual employed or subcontracted by them to provide services under this contract.

5. Specific Responsibilities. The Musician will:

5.1. Perform for each service by playing for congregational hymns preludes and postludes and special music. Worship services are usually held on Sundays and rehearsals are usually performed once per week. Schedules are subject to change and additional performances may be required for special events and holy days (special performances etc. are considered a unit). Services and rehearsals are approximately 1 hour in length.

5.2. In consultation with the COR develop an annual calendar of events Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund (CTOF) budget and appropriated fund budget. The budgets will include anticipated funds required for music equipment supplies etc. This information is submitted as required by local Chaplain Corps operating procedures.

5.3. Coordinate with appropriate chaplain and music director to determine musical requirements for all services/rehearsals. Music for hymns/praise songs preludes postludes offertories and special music must be approved in advance by the chaplain conducting the service.

5.4. Be available in the performance area at least 30 minutes prior to service for prelude and while services are being conducted. If warmup time with choir/musicians is needed musician will need to be available at least 30 minutes prior to service.

5.5. Be responsible for preparation and restoration of piano areas. Will ensure equipment used is put back into its correct place or assigned storage area that items are arranged so that tripping hazards are minimized and that trash is removed.

Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidates good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the qualifications in Education and Experience and Requirement above need not apply. This is a parttime position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidates experience and qualifications.

Apply directly at: (scroll down to Little Rock) 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.