Protestant Music Director

Job Position: Protestant Music Director

Location: Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305

Job Type: Part Time

• The applicant shall provide a resume. A short 1–3-minute video of their vocal performance/capabilities.
• The applicant shall demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Christian Faith (Protestant) and be familiar with the musical traditions/customs of the Protestant Contemporary community.
• The applicant shall have training and experience in worship planning and have musical instrument abilities. He or she shall have the ability to direct, produce, and arrange as needed.
• The applicant shall be able to read sheet music notes; playing the keyboard and/or guitar with tempo, rhythm, and registration to a large congregation is preferred.
• The applicant will be proficient in quality vocal performance, able to learn new music via sheet music (preferred) or chords (acceptable), perform vocal sheet music, play a minimum of one musical instrument, recruit talented volunteer musicians and vocalists of all ages, build cohesive music teams/choirs, and effectively lead congregational worship (determined by video or in person).
• The applicant shall be able to lead a music team to perform a wide variety of Protestant worship music, including the full range of contemporary worship music.

• Be responsible for leading and providing services at the Protestant Contemporary Service.
• Work in conjunction with the Senior Protestant Chaplain or designee to coordinate and plan for all Protestant Contemporary Services, including Sunday morning worship and special events as directed by the Senior Protestant Chaplain or designee.
• Direct the Worship Team with guidance from the Senior Protestant Chaplain or designee.
• Work with the Senior Protestant Chaplain or designee on a weekly basis to select songs that are fitting and appropriate for the Protestant Contemporary Service, in accordance with the Senior Protestant Chaplain’s vision.
• Conduct rehearsals at least once a week, but not on the same day as worship service.
• Distribute all selected songs to the Worship Team no later than 24 hours prior to rehearsal so the team has sufficient time to prepare and rehearse.
• Assist in setting up and tearing down musical equipment for each worship service as required.
• Arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to any rehearsal, and no later than 30 minutes to any service or special event. Maintain a written log of work performed under this contract.