Chapel Pianist

Position: Chapel Musician/Pianist

Location: Martinsburg VA Medical Center, 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, WV

Schedule:

• Sunday Services:
  Protestant 9:30–10:30 AM;
  Roman Catholic 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Holidays:
  Good Friday, National Day of Prayer, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and 1–2 additional holidays (times as directed)
• Memorial Services:
  Twice annually (Friday after Memorial Day, Friday after Veterans Day at 11:00 AM)
• Other Services:
  Funerals, weddings, and special ceremonies during weekday business hours (as scheduled)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional piano accompaniment for Protestant and Roman Catholic worship services
• Support music for civic ceremonies, memorials, weddings, funerals, and holiday services
• Arrange, transpose, and perform sacred music appropriate for worship
• Collaborate with VA chaplains to select music for services
• Maintain cooperative relationships with Veterans, families, and staff

Qualifications:

• Degree in Music (or equivalent training/experience)
• Ability to read music, play by ear, arrange, and transpose
• Certification (or equivalent proficiency) in sacred music (e.g., American Guild of Organists, National Association of Pastoral Musicians)
• Proficiency on piano; ability to play additional instruments desirable
• Prior experience providing music in worship settings

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.