Catholic Mass Musician Pianist or Organist

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

Catholic Mass Music Director

5.1. Minimum Standards of Education, Qualification, Experience: The Director shall:

5.1.1. Demonstrate familiarity with the essential teaching and religious practices of the

Roman Catholic Church.  

5.1.2. Two (2) years’ experience as a musician, a vocalist, and either as a

pianist/organist or an acoustic guitarist, directing worship and music services for a

Roman Catholic church/chapel, preferably within the past five (5) years and

preferably with a traditional style worship service. Possess at minimum, a

bachelor’s degree in a ministry related field.

5.1.3. Active membership/attendance at a Catholic church/chapel with a letter of

 endorsement from their current pastor/chaplain.

5.1.4. An advanced familiarity with a variety of musical genres and be able to

demonstrate the ability to read sheet music and/or possess basic improvisational

skills through an audition and an interview prior to contract award.

5.1.5. A positive, self-directed, motivated character with the ability to interface well

within the pluralistic atmosphere of the AF Chaplaincy. They shall possess

an ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with chapel

 staff, fellow directors, and community members, and maintain professional

standards of conduct and public decorum, including but not limited to dress and

 grooming.

5.1.6. The ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.

5.1.7. The ability to effectively accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

5.2. Program Requirements and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work

Hours and Operational Hours.

5.2.1. The Director shall personally provide oversight and direction for all

instrumental and accompaniment music to support rehearsals and worship

services and shall provide oversight and musical direction for Catholic worship

hymns, service music, and choral selections.

5.2.2. The Director shall be familiar with and able to read sheet music or accompany

with basic improvisational ability, a variety of worship styles. 

5.2.3. The Contract shall provide or coordinate with other directors/volunteers music

and lyrics, audio-visual equipment as needed, and other equipment necessary to

provide music during rehearsals and worship services.

5.2.4. The Director shall coordinate with the Catholic Mass Musician and Catholic

Mass Chaplain to determine musical selections appropriate for Sunday worship

and special programs. A list of Catholic hymn selections, service music, and

special musical selections must be developed and provided to the Catholic Mass

Musician and Catholic Mass Chaplain or designee, at least two-weeks prior to the

service where they will be performed.

5.2.5. The Director shall ensure compliance with all music copyright information to

include reporting son usage to Christian Copyright Licensing International

(CCLI) or current chapel licensing organization, as applicable. 

5.3. Dates, Times, and Performance Locations(s).

5.3.1. Current Catholic Mass schedule is Sunday, 10:30 am CST. Mass and other

services are subject to change, and every attempt will be made to communicate

changes to scheduled times with at least 2-weeks notice. 

5.3.2. Current rehearsal shall be conducted before and after scheduled service. Alternate

rehearsal times shall be set to accommodate Technical Students who are willing

to become choir members or instrumentalists. 

5.3.3. All worship services, special programs, and rehearsals will be conducted on

Keesler AFB unless approved by the Wing Chaplain, or designee. 

5.3.4. The Director shall perform and receive payment for one rehearsal and one

Sunday service per week. 

5.3.4.1.

Additional services and rehearsals in conjunction with special programs

must be authorized by the Wing Chaplain or designee. 

A community member who volunteers to direct congregational singing

service music in the absence of the Director or approved Subdirector,

substitute, or alternate, does not constitute performance of work to satisfy

this JOB DESCRIPTION, thus payment for that service and/or rehearsal will not be

 afforded.

5.3.5. The Director shall remain present during the entire worship service and

5.3.5.1.

Rehearsals shall be a minimum of one hour. Rehearsals that fail to meet

the minimum threshold will not be billed to the Government.

The Director shall arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of

rehearsals and worship services.

5.4. List of Organization-furnished Workspace, Supplies and Equipment.  The

Director shall coordinate:

5.4.1. The Government will provide working space in a base chapel and all equipment

as required for Director personnel.

5.4.2. Due to limited resources and space, the Director shall be required to share a

workspace and equipment with other Directors.

5.4.3. The Director shall coordinate support requirements with the Catholic Religious

Education Coordinator, the Catholic Chaplain, or designee and the  audio/visual

leader when there is one.

5.4.4. The Government provided furnishings, computers, instruments, sound equipment,

supplies, etc. will not be moved without the express permission of the

Superintendent Religious Affairs or the Deputy Wing Chaplain. 

5.4.5. The Director shall be accountable for the security and cleanliness of all

facilities utilized in conjunction with their programs. Director shall be

responsible for setting up and tearing down musical instruments, microphones,

microphone and music stands, cables and electrical cords as required to be

operational; Director shall not rely on Tech Student volunteers to fulfill this

requirement nor any others.  

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 possess the specific attributes/qualifications in "Minimum Standards of Education, Qualification, Experience" above 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 “Keesler”) 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.