Catholic Music Director and Accompanist

GD Resources LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Catholic Music Director and Accompanist. Your role involves collaborating with the Catholic Chaplain to provide musical leadership during worship services and special events, ensuring an inspiring experience for attendees. If you have a deep understanding of the Catholic faith and musical liturgical traditions, along with the ability to lead and arrange worship music, we want you on our team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two work-related references attesting to prior experience in music ministry.
• Experience in worship planning, song selection, and musical arrangement.
• Proficiency in reading sheet music and leading congregational worship.

Responsibilities

• Provide musical leadership at Catholic worship services.
• Collaborate with the Catholic Chaplain to plan worship music selections.
• Conduct weekly rehearsals with the music team.

Skills

Vocal Performance

Music Direction

Music Arrangement

Leadership

Piano or Guitar Proficiency

Education

Knowledge of Catholic traditions

Tools

Worship Projection Software

Sound System Operation

Job description

Job Title: Catholic Music Director and Accompanist

Location:Whiteman Air Force Base , MO 65305
Contract Type:Non-Personal Services Contract
Service Units:Up to 123 units annually (1 unit = up to 2 hours per service, rehearsal, or meeting)

Position Overview:

The Catholic Music Director and Accompanist will lead and support musical components of Catholic worship services at [Installation Name] Chapel. The individual will collaborate with the Catholic Chaplain to plan, rehearse, and perform music that aligns with Catholic liturgical traditions, fostering a reverent and inspiring worship experience for service members and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide musical leadership at Catholic worship services, including Sunday Mass and special religious events.
• Collaborate weekly with the Catholic Chaplain (or designee) to plan worship music selections.
• Conduct at least one weekly rehearsal with the music team (not to occur on the same day as worship service).
• Distribute selected music to the Worship Team at least 24 hours prior to rehearsal.
• Arrive no later than 30 minutes before services/events and 10 minutes before rehearsals.
• Assist with setup and teardown of musical equipment for each service.
• Maintain a written log of all work performed under the contract.
• Operate and support worship-related sound and projection systems, including use of software such as Song Show or Song Select.
• Uphold all chapel, Air Force, DoD, and legal regulations including FOIA, FOUO handling, and background checks.

Qualifications:Education and Experience:

• Submission of a current resume and a 1–3-minute video demonstrating vocal performance.
• Minimum of two (2) work-related references attesting to prior experience in music ministry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Catholic faith and musical liturgical traditions.
• Experience in worship planning, song selection, and musical arrangement.
• Proficiency in reading sheet music and leading congregational worship.
• Ability to play and accompany with piano or guitar is preferred.

Vocal and Instrumental Proficiency:

Vocal Performance Scoring Criteria (30 Points Total):

• Pitch Accuracy: 0–10 points
• Tone Quality: 0–10 points
• Articulation & Diction: 0–5 points
• Expression & Stage Presence: 0–5 points

Minimum Required Score: 24/30

Bonus (Instrumental Performance - up to 5 additional points):

• Chord Accuracy & Transitions: 0–2 points
• Tempo & Rhythm Control: 0–2 points
• Integration with Vocal Performance: 0–1 point

Technical Skills:

• Ability to direct, produce, and arrange Catholic worship music.
• Familiarity with sound system operation and worship projection software (Song Select, Song Show, etc.).
• Ability to recruit and develop volunteer musicians and vocalists.
• Demonstrated leadership in building cohesive and spiritually focused music teams.

Other Requirements:

• Must pass all background checks per DoDI 1402.5 for individuals in child care services.
• Must comply with all applicable military chapel regulations and instructions.
• Must maintain physical and operational security of government property and keys.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Services will be provided on aunit-based system, with amaximum of 123 units per year.
• Each unit represents up to2 hours of service, covering worship services, rehearsals, and planning meetings.
• Compensation will be providedper unit, in accordance with the Non-Personal Services Contract Agreement.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Ability to Commute:

• Whiteman AFB, MO 65305 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Whiteman AFB, MO 65305: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person