Gospel Musician

Ladgov Corporation; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation's Gospel Musician role at Eglin AFB Chapel in Florida invites a part-time musician to collaborate with the pastoral team to shape worship style and song selections.

You will create song slides weekly and turn them in to the Lead Faith Group Chaplain, lead the 9:30 Protestant Gospel Service and Holy Day services, conduct choir rehearsals, maintain the music library, and recruit volunteer musicians while ensuring copyright standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music or 4+ years directing/worship experience.
• Ability to play a musical instrument and lead worship concurrently.
• Proficiency in Gospel and Contemporary Christian music styles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with pastoral team in determining worship style and song selection.
• Create song slides weekly and submit to Lead Faith Group Chaplain or designee.
• Lead praise team and/or congregational singing at 9:30 a.m. Protestant Gospel Service and Holy Day services.
• Conduct and lead weekly choir rehearsals.
• Maintain and upgrade the music library and pages used in the worship service.
• Comply with all copyright licensing agreement standards.
• Recruit volunteer musicians and choir members.

Skills

Guitar & Keyboard

Vocal Leadership

Team Coordination

Musical Direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in music or 4+ years worship experience

Job description

Job Title: Gospel Musician

Location: Eglin AFB Chapel, FL 32542

Job Type: Part-time

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with pastoral team in determining worship style and song selection.


• Create song slides for worship service. Song slides are to be turned into Lead Faith Group Chaplain or designee weekly at a predetermined time.


• Lead praise team and/or congregational singing at 0930 Protestant Gospel Service and special Holy Day services.


• Conduct and lead weekly choir rehearsals.


• Continually upgrade and maintain the music library and songs used in the worship service.


• Comply with all copyright licensing agreement standards.


• Recruit volunteer musicians and choir members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in music or a minimum of four years' experience directing and playing for worship services with an emphasis on Gospel and/or Contemporary Christian music.


• Must believe and adhere to the basic tenants of the Protestant Christian faith.


• Ability to play a musical instrument and lead worship simultaneously.


• Ability to play guitar and/or keyboard (other instruments as approved by Lead Faith Group Chaplain).


• Ability to perform accompaniment with multiple musicians.


• Understand and have ability to play various forms of music that are appropriate for a blended worship service.