Inspire Catholic Mass Music Director - Part Time

Music Ministry International; Florida; On-site; USD 20,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Music Ministry International seeks a Catholic Mass Music Director to oversee the music program for the Catholic Community at Eglin AFB. The role directs the 0800 and 1100 masses, leads weekly rehearsals, and coordinates with the Wing Chaplain and Catholic Priest.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in music or 4+ years directing Catholic worship music, read and perform on organ and piano, and be able to learn and teach new worship songs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or a minimum of four years’ experience leading Catholic choirs or directing Catholic worship music.
• Working knowledge of worship music used in Catholic worship settings and other religious services; ability to learn, teach and direct new songs.
• Read, play and perform music on organ and piano.
• Audition/demo required prior to appointment; resume documenting required qualifications.
• Background check and compliance with Air Force standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct Music at the 0800 and 1100 Mass in coordination with the Wing Chaplain and Catholic Priest; select mass music.
• Direct weekly rehearsals for Mass in coordination with the Chaplain and Catholic Music Director; rehearse for holy days and special rehearsals (up to 15/year).
• Oversee special music during Mass as needed.
• Recruit and train volunteers for the choir as needed.
• Arrive 30 minutes prior to Mass for set-up and warm-up sessions.
• Ensure instruments, stands and cables are set up and cared for before and after services.

Skills

Choral directing

Catholic worship music

Organ

Piano

Audition

Education

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

Job description

The Catholic Mass Music Director for the Eglin AFB Catholic Service overseas the music program for the Catholic Community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in music or a minimum of four years’ experience leading Catholic choirs or directing Catholic worship music.
2. Have a working knowledge of worship music used in Catholic worship settings and other religious services. Must also have the ability to learn teach and direct new songs.
3. Effectively read, play and perform music or accompaniment on both the organ and piano.
4. Applicants will provide an audition/demo prior to being awarded the position.
5. Applicants will provide a resume documenting these required qualifications prior to being requested to audition.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Direct Music at the 0800 and 1100 Mass in coordination with the Wing Chaplain and the Catholic Priest. Make mass music selections.
2. Direct weekly rehearsals Mass in coordination with the Chaplain and the Catholic Music Director. Rehearse and provide direction for special holy days and rehearsals (up to 15/year) when needed.
3. Oversee special music during the mass when needed.
4. Recruit and train volunteers for the choir as needed.
5. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the mass for set-up and warm-up sessions.
6. Ensure instruments, music stands, microphone stands and microphone cords are set up before and put away after services and rehearsals as well as proper care of equipment.

This position is subject to a background check and compliance with Air Force standards and regulations.

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 "QUALIFICATIONS" 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 “Eglin”) in order to expedite your application. Your application requires providing reference information for (3) individuals including one priest who can attest to your abilities as they relate to this job posting and your good standing in your parish.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.