Catholic Musician Pianist - Music Ministry International

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

Contract Position Title.  Catholic Musician

Description or Scope of Responsibilities.  This contract is a non-personal services contract. The Catholic musician works in conjunction with the Catholic Chaplain and shall be responsible for playing piano for Sunday Mass and any other liturgical services, as listed in Section 3.3.5. The duties and services of the Catholic musician include but are not limited to the following sections.

• Minimum Program Requirements, Tasks and Responsibilities. The Catholic musician shall:
  • Accomplishes the terms of the contract in compliance with the mission requirements and standards set forth and defined by the Department of the Air Force and the Air Force Chaplain Corps. Activities and behavior to the contrary are viewed as grounds for immediate termination of the current individual hired into the position, without additional costs to the Government.
  • Shall be responsible for playing piano for Sunday Catholic Mass to include attending rehearsals, preparing service instrument and equipment requirements, and any other program musical playing elements to provide a respectable Mass experience. Is responsible for the complete end product or service.
  • Shall play piano based on the music selected by the Catholic Chaplain for every Sunday Mass.
    • Shall ensure all worship music and media used is in compliance with copyright laws. Shall not copy materials unless authorized to do so with a copyright license. Shall ensure that copyrighted material is not used illegally.
    • Shall attend one rehearsal during the week and another rehearsal 30 minutes prior to the start of Sunday Mass.

• Shall play piano based on the music selected by the Catholic Chaplain for Catholic Holy Days of Obligation and Special Masses. These may include…

• Confirmation
• All Saint’s Day
• Thanksgiving Day Vigil
• Advent Penance
• Feast of the Immaculate Conception
• Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Christmas Vigil Children’s Mass
• Midnight Mass
• Christmas Day Mass
• New Year’s Vigil
• New Year’s Day Service
• Ash Wednesday
• Lent Penance
• Holy Thursday
• Good Friday
• Holy Saturday Vigil
• Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Memorials
• Shall attend liturgy and music planning meetings, as needed, and work with the other Mass Choir Directors and Musicians to improve the quality of music.
• Shall coordinate, in accordance with local policy and procedures, all support requirements for the program with the Catholic Chaplain in charge. The requirements must be submitted in a timely manner to avoid logistical delays or program cancellations.
• Shall, in accordance with local policy and procedures, work with the Community Coordinator to complete Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF) and Appropriated Funds (APF) documents and submit them to the appropriate persons for all Catholic Mass funding requirements specific to this contracted position. In addition, ensure that they are properly completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Shall be responsible for the care and use of the Chapel musical instruments and equipment during the execution of their contract. Care of the Chapel musical instruments does not include maintenance or repairs ordinarily provided by a non-musician. Shall notify their service Chaplain of needed maintenance and/or repairs.
• Shall receive training and become proficient with Chapel sound boards/systems. Training shall be provided by the Chapel staff.

4.4.     Dates, Times and Performance Location(s).

3.4.2.  Normal Hours of Operation. Shall fulfill duties at Hurlburt Field during the scheduled Sunday Masses, Special Services, and all rehearsals coinciding with services provided. Shall perform an average of 205 units per year; a unit equals one rehearsal or one service. Scheduled changes must be worked in conjunction with the Contracting Officer Representative and Catholic Chaplain. The primary location is at the Chapel (Bldg. 90203), but he/she is responsible for all scheduled Protestant services in any Hurlburt Field location.

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 have experience as a musician in the Catholic Church 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 “Hurlburt”) 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.