Music Director

Ladgov Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a Director of Music/Accompanist at the Naval Station Mayport Chapel in Jacksonville, FL. This role involves providing piano accompaniment for Protestant and Catholic worship services, leading rehearsals, and performing at special services. The ideal candidate will have experience in church music ministries, a strong ability to read music, and effective communication skills for coordinating with chaplains and volunteers. Responsibilities include recruiting volunteer musicians and maintaining music equipment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read music and play piano competently in both Catholic and Protestant worship contexts.
• Experience leading or supporting church/chapel music ministries.
• Familiarity with sacred and liturgical music across diverse worship traditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional piano accompaniment for worship services, rehearsals, and special events.
• Offer musical direction for both Catholic and Protestant programs, coordinating with chaplains.
• Perform prelude, offertory, congregational, postlude, and other required musical pieces.
• Recruit and coordinate with volunteer musicians as needed under chaplain guidance.
• Maintain accountability of music equipment, reporting needed repairs to CRP staff.
• Assist with worship bulletins, music requests, and other administrative requirements.
• Arrange for qualified substitutes during absences, subject to chaplain approval.

Skills

Ability to read music

Piano competency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Position: Director of Music/Accompanist (DMA)
Location: Naval Station Mayport Chapel, Jacksonville, FL
Schedule:

Provide piano accompaniment for Protestant and Catholic worship services (approx. 104 per year).

Support rehearsals (approx. 116 per year).

Perform at special services (approx. 12 per year, e.g., holidays, memorials, or command-requested events).

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional piano accompaniment for worship services, rehearsals, and special events.

Offer musical direction for both Catholic and Protestant programs, coordinating with chaplains.

Perform prelude, offertory, congregational, postlude, and other required musical pieces.

Recruit and coordinate with volunteer musicians as needed under chaplain guidance.

Maintain accountability of music equipment, reporting needed repairs to CRP staff.

Assist with worship bulletins, music requests, and other administrative requirements.

Arrange for qualified substitutes during absences, subject to chaplain approval.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to read music and play piano competently in both Catholic and Protestant worship contexts.

Experience leading or supporting church/chapel music ministries.

Familiarity with sacred and liturgical music across diverse worship traditions.

Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with chaplains and volunteers.