Director of Music Pianist Job at Music Ministry International in Jacksonville

Overview

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

Performance

The performance period for this contract is one base year plus four one-year options. The CRMP shall:

1. Assist the Command chaplain in support of Commander's Religious Program. Shall seek program direction and guidance from the Command Chaplain when necessary.
2. Provide leadership, direction, and administration for the Catholic and Protestant musical program.
3. Accomplish administrative requirements in a timely fashion.
4. Be neat, clean, well-groomed and in appropriate clothing when providing services and in public areas.
5. Become acquainted with and obey all pertinent Department of Navy (DON) and Department of Defense (DOD) instructions; shall perform in a manner which precludes any waste of government resources; and shall not use government equipment for personal business. All motor vehicles operated on the installation by the contractor shall be registered with base security and operated according to applicable directives.
6. Although not a Government employee, shall comply with Executive Order 13490 of January 21, 2009, Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel.

Tasks

The contractor shall provide DMA services at the chapel aboard NAS Jacksonville. The DMA shall use chapel equipment; the contractor shall provide the following:

• Musical direction for both Protestant and Roman Catholic worship services.
• Accompaniment for the rendition of music required during worship services. This includes prelude music, calls to worship, congregational singing, offertories, postludes, and other music as required by the respective chaplain or CRMP. The government will provide music compositions. Additional music presented by the contractor shall be based on compositions appropriate to the faith groups attending worship services.
• Provide in a timely manner to the CRP Leading Petty Officer any needed repair and improvements of the government owned piano, keyboards, and related equipment in the Chapel.
• Coordinate and consult with the officiating chaplain or CRMP concerning the selection of all choral selections, choruses, hymns, and other music utilized in the worship service.
• Timely accomplishment of necessary administrative tasks, including:
• Submit to CRP RP information for worship service programs/bulletins.
• Assist the RMT with planning for the musical support of the CRP worship services, including written requests for securing musical equipment, musical scores, supplies, and other required material to the chapel office.
• Upon consultation with the Command Chaplain, secure an adequate substitute for vacation periods and when otherwise necessary. All compensations for the substitute accompanist shall be the responsibility of the contractor.
• Maintain current credentials for access to the installation. Comply with station and government policies and regulations in regard to identification badges, parking, and professional decorum.
• Contractors shall be able to perform primarily sedentary work. Some walking, standing, carrying of light items, cleaning of immediate work area is required.

Delivery Schedule

The DMA shall deliver all services as described above and include the following minimum:

1. 001 Piano accompaniment for Protestant and Catholic Worship Services – 156 units
2. 002 Special Services – 12 units
3. 003 Rehearsal – 4 units

Qualification Criteria

The contractor shall:

• 5.1 Be a musician with the requisite skills of a pianist and experience acceptable to lead a variety of religious worship services.
• 5.2 Be able to sight read music and direct other musicians and vocalists in four-part musical scores.
• 5.3 Have a working understanding of Navy organization and the pluralistic ministry requirements that affect the use of chapel facilities and staff. A contractor with no previous Department of the Navy (DON) experience shall demonstrate such an understanding of the Command Chaplains’ satisfaction within three months of the start date of the contract.
• 5.4 Be neat, clean, well- groomed and in appropriate clothing when in public areas.
• 5.5 Have a positive personality and pleasant demeanor when interfacing with chapel staff, visitors, military personnel, parishioners, and others.

InterestedCandidates 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 "5.0 QUALIFICATION CRITERIA" 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 “NAS Jacksonville”) 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.