Protestant Music Director

Job Position

Protestant Music Director.

Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305

Part Time.

• Provide a resume and a short 1–3 minute video of your vocal performance/capabilities.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Christian Faith (Protestant) and be familiar with the musical traditions/customs of the Protestant Contemporary community.
• Have training and experience in worship planning and musical instrument abilities, and the ability to direct, produce, and arrange as needed.
• Be able to read sheet music notes (not required). Playing the keyboard and/or guitar with tempo, rhythm, and registration to a large congregation is preferred.
• Be proficient in quality vocal performance, learning new music via sheet music (preferred) or chords (acceptable) and performing vocal sheet music; play at least one musical instrument; recruit talented volunteer musicians and vocalists of all ages; build cohesive music teams/choirs; effectively lead congregational worship (determined by video or in person).
• 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 with the Senior Protestant Chaplain or designee to coordinate and plan all Protestant Contemporary Services, including Sunday morning worship and special events as directed.
• Direct the Worship Team with guidance from the Senior Protestant Chaplain or designee.
• Work weekly with the Senior Protestant Chaplain or designee to select songs that are fitting and appropriate for Protestant Contemporary Service, in accordance with the Chaplain’s vision.
• Conduct rehearsals at least once a week, 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 that time is available for individual preparation and rehearsal.
• Assist in setup and teardown of musical equipment for each worship service as required.
• Arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to any rehearsal and no later than 30 minutes prior to any service or special event; maintain a written log of work performed under this contract.