Director Of Music & Accompanist

Position Title

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ACCOMPANIST

Mayport Naval Station, Jacksonville, FL 32227

Full Time.

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Sacred Music, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one primary accompaniment instrument (piano or organ) with the ability to play both contemporary and traditional liturgical music.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience directing music programs and serving as an accompanist in a church, chapel, or similar environment.
• Proven ability to select, arrange, and direct music for various services, ceremonies, and special events in accordance with liturgical seasons and traditions.
• Experience supervising and rehearsing volunteer or paid choirs, ensembles, or soloists.
• Strong sight‑reading skills to support live performance adjustments during services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with chaplains, clergy, and other worship leaders to plan and execute musical elements of services.
• Familiarity with multiple worship styles and ability to transition between them as needed.

• Musical direction for both Protestant and Roman Catholic worship services.
• Accompaniment for the rendition of music required during worship services, including 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, in part. Additional music presented by the contractor shall be based on compositions appropriate to the Church and appropriate for the broad spectrum of the faith group attending worship services.
• Information to the CRP Leading Petty Officer in a timely manner of any needed repair and improvements of the government owned piano, keyboards, and related equipment in the Chapel.
• Coordination and consultation 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:
  • Information to CRP personnel 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.
  • Submission of all required contract documentation.
• Upon consultation with the Command Chaplain, secure an adequate substitute for vacation periods, illness, inclement weather and /or emergency leave and when otherwise necessary. All compensations for the substitute accompanist shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

Maintain current certification for access to the installation. Comply with station and government policies and regulations in regard to identification badges, parking, and professional decorum.