Music Ministry International is hiring: Protestant Music Director in Box Elder

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following: 1.3.1 Coordinating with the Wing Chaplain and Senior Faith Group leaders to provide musical services to worship, liturgies, and rites for Ellsworth AFB Chapel Services at Black Hills Chapel, 1192 Foulis Ave, Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706. 1.3.2 Musician provides choir and musical support for one (1) regular Protestant service which is currently scheduled on Sundays at 0930. Additionally, the Musician to provide support during an estimated 15 special Protestant services to cover Memorials/Funerals/Special Event/Collaborated Event with Catholic Music Services Events for a total estimated amount of 67 services per year. Duration of each performance is approximately two (2) hours. The Contactor/Subcontractor is responsible for all necessary preparations prior to each service (approximately 30 minutes for familiarization with the music material). 1.3.3 Musician will organize, rehearse and lead a choir for protestant services. 1.3.4 Funeral and Memorial Services: The Musician is responsible for the choir and musical support for memorial/funeral services, when requested by the Wing Chaplain. Duration of each performance is approximately two (2) hours. The Musician is responsible for all necessary preparation prior to each service (approximately 30 minutes for familiarization with the music material). Rehearsal will be coordinated with the presiding Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. 1.3.5 Choir Rehearsals/Practice: Musician will provide and/or be available for weekly rehearsals. Musician will coordinate in advance all music choir rehearsals/practices dates and times with the Wing Chaplain, presiding chaplain, or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. Musician will provide a monthly choir rehearsal/practice schedule to the Wing Chaplain, presiding chaplain, or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. Musician will provide the choir rehearsal/practice schedule via email or hard copy, hand delivered by the first duty day of every month. 1.3.6 The Musician is responsible for providing a musician and choir director (2 personnel required) who will assist in the selection of the appropriate music for the Protestant service in collaboration with the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. All music and instrumentation will be provided in writing to the Wing Chaplain, Senior Faith Group Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain no later than seven (7) duty days, prior to the date of service. The Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain shall approve/disapprove selections within two (2) business days of submission. 1.3.7 Based on the Wing Chaplain approval, the Chaplain in charge of the service or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain will determine the suitability of the music, musicians, and instruments for that service. He/she will give the approval/disapproval for the music and instrument selection. If one of the personnel listed above disapproves he/she will be required to provide the music services coordinator a recommendation. The Musician will not use music, instruments or musicians the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain has evaluated as not suitable. 1.3.8 Protestant services are currently scheduled for Sunday at 1000hrs (10:00 am), but subject to change. Choir rehearsals will be coordinated and conducted weekly for the estimated number of 67 per year and with the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain for approval. 1.3.9 Advise the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain on musical equipment and supplies needed for the chapel music programs. 1.3.10 Schedule all facility usage with chapel staff for music needs 1.3.11 Secure all facilities used, to include all doors and windows, following the conclusion of all music activities that take place in chapel facilities when chapel personnel are not present. 1.3.12 The Musician and all provided musicians must present themselves in a professional and modest manner at all times. Attire and general hygiene shall be clean, neat, and not distracting from the worship service or event. The musician and musicians shall maintain professional standards of conduct and public decorum consistent with religious services being led. All volunteers shall be provided with the Chapel Volunteer Policy Letter (obtained from the Wing Chaplain). The musician and all musicians provided must have a professional working relationship with Chapel staff, the faith communities and other personnel to accomplish required duties and help foster a positive work environment conducive with USAF Chaplain Corps values. 1.3.13 Be prepared and in place no less than 30 minutes prior to the start of the worship/special service. 1.3.14 Musician personnel must not disclose confidential conversations/issues seen or heard within Chapel facilities. 1.3.15 Asset Control: The Musician shall return any and all government owned keys musical sheets, equipment, and assets obtained during the performance of this contract to NCOIC, Chapel Operations or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain a day before the completion of this contract. 1.3.16 ELECTRONIC SOUNDBOARD ROOM: Musician, Chapel Staff, and maintenance personnel are the only people that will be allowed in the electronic soundboard room. Musician will keep the electronic soundboard room secured/locked at all times. Musician will make sure that the electronic soundboard and sound equipment/system is tuned, tested and sound level is set to meet the sound quality and expectations of the Wing Chaplain or the person appointed by the Wing Chaplain. Tuning and testing of the soundboard and sound equipment/system will performed no later than thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of worship/special/funeral service. Musician will ensure that all wireless microphones are fully charged, in adequate number and ready to perform a worship/special/funeral services. Any issues/problems with the sound equipment functionality will be addressed with the NCOIC, Chapel Operations and/or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain no later than the next business day. 1.3.17 Musician will verify that all musical instruments and necessary sound equipment is functioning properly and is ready for worship service no later than three (3) days prior to the service. Equipment will include but will not be limited to: sound boards, microphones, all musical instruments, speakers, and computers. Government owned instruments and sound equipment shall not be removed from the Chapel facility without the written permission of the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. If the equipment required to perform job/service under this contract is not in serviceable condition, the Musician must notify a chapel staff member no later than the next business day. The government will provide for the proper care for this equipment. 1.3.18 Volunteer Choir Team: Musician will provide oversight, direction, and guidance to the volunteer choir team. Musician will schedule all practices and rehearsals for the choir to ensure it meets the needs and expectations of the Wing Chaplain or the individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. Musician will communicate and provide oversight of the expectations, rules, and standards of the Wing Chaplain, Senior Faith Group Chaplain or the individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. Musician will provide adequate number of practices and rehearsals to ensure of the choir meets the needs of the worship/special/funeral service and standards of the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. 1.3.19 Absences: The Musician is responsible for 100% coverage for all services, rehearsals, special services. If the Musician is unable to perform for any particular requirement a qualified substitute must be provided. All qualified substitutes under this contract must meet the minimum qualifications established in section 1.2 and the entirety of this document. This shall be coordinated through the Wing Chaplain or the individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain at least (7) duty days in advance before the substitute will begin performing. 1.3.20 Comply with all laws and requirements at the Federal, State, and Local level, to include Air Force Instructions and policies. 1.3.21 Copyrighted Materials: The Musician shall not engage in any unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials by photocopying or any other means that would expose the government to liability for penalties under existing or future copyright laws. 1.3.22 Musician will verify that all musical instruments and necessary sound equipment is functioning properly and is ready for worship service no later than three (3) days prior to the service. Equipment will include but will not be limited to: sound boards, microphones, all musical instruments, speakers, and computers. Government owned instruments and sound equipment shall not be removed from the Chapel facility without the written permission of the Wing Chaplain or individual appointed by the Wing Chaplain. If the equipment required to perform job/service under this contract is not in serviceable condition, the Musician must notify a chapel staff member no later than the next business day. The government will provide for the proper care for this equipment. 1.3.23 Provide technical advisement to chapel staff on repairs needed to restore any musical instruments or sound equipment needed for services. This is to include research needed to determine the source of technical malfunctions or equipment breakdowns. 1.3.24 Musician will receive training on sound equipment needed to fulfill the music and train all volunteers or Subcontractors in order to perform sound technician responsibilities. 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 at least three years providing worship music in a similar chapel or church setting similar to the 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 “Ellsworth”) 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. 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