Protestant Contemporary Worship Leader Pianist Keyboardist or Guitarist Job at Music Ministry International, Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD

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  • Music Ministry International
  • Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD

Job Description

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

Summary Job Description for Ellsworth Air Force Base Protestant Contemporary Service Music Director:

  1. Title: The position is for a Music Director for the Protestant Worship Service at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB).
  2. Scope of Responsibilities: The Music Director will manage and provide music activities for the Protestant community, including playing, training, scheduling, and processing music for liturgies. Responsibilities include rehearsals, services, special services (e.g., memorials, funerals, holidays), and collaboration with the Wing Chaplain.
  3. Education and Experience: The Music Director must have at least 4 years of college in music or equivalent experience in a church/chapel setting. They must be able to sing, lead worship, plan and organize a praise team, sight-read, arrange, and score music, and maintain positive relationships with volunteers.
  4. General Responsibilities: Duties include assembling a praise team, leading rehearsals and services, coordinating with the Chaplain, providing opening remarks and prayers, ensuring copyright compliance, and arranging replacements for absences. They must also return government-owned music and equipment after contract termination.
  5. Specific Responsibilities: The Music Director must arrive early for rehearsals and services, recruit volunteers, manage facilities used for music events, maintain professional appearance, provide audio/visual lyrics, and attend music program-related meetings.
  6. Criminal History Background Check: The Music Director and volunteers working with children under 18 must undergo background checks. Disqualifying information can lead to contract termination. Provisional performance is allowed under supervision until the background check is favorably adjudicated.
  7. Duty Hours: The Music Director is required to attend all rehearsals, services, and special events, with an estimated 112 events annually (56 rehearsals and 56 services). Replacements for absences must meet qualifications and be approved by the Chaplain.
  8. Other: The Music Director may need to attend Chaplain Corps conferences or training. They are responsible for taxes, licenses, and compliance with laws. Government-owned instruments and equipment will be provided but must be properly cared for.
  9. Compliance with Public Law: The Music Director must not perform inherently governmental functions and must adhere to confidentiality requirements under the Privacy Act of 1974.
  10. Government Down-time: In case of base closures, the Music Director will follow official notifications and instructions. Work may continue if needed and supervised, or the contract may be extended for the duration of the closure.

This document outlines the qualifications, responsibilities, and expectations for the Music Director role at Ellsworth AFB, emphasizing collaboration with the Chaplain, professionalism, and adherence to legal and procedural requirements.

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: (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. Depending on security software, candidates are requested to monitor spam folders for further application communications from MMI.

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, For contractors

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