Protestant Music Director

Ladgov Corporation; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a Protestant Music Director to support Protestant worship services, volunteer choirs, and Navy events at Naval Station Great Lakes in Great Lakes, Illinois. You will direct worship music, lead volunteer choirs, and coordinate with Navy Chaplains to foster a welcoming musical environment.

The role requires a seasoned piano accompanist and worship leader who can coordinate with chaplains, plan weekly music, and ensure readiness for services and holiday observances.

Qualifications

• At least two years of piano accompanist experience in a contemporary Christian church.
• At least two years of worship-music leadership in a contemporary Christian church.
• Ability to perform various praise-and-worship genres and sacred styles.
• Experience leading volunteer choirs, praise teams or similar church music groups.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to understand Navy ministry requirements.
• Ability to meet Naval Station Great Lakes access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano and instrumental accompaniment for worship services, rehearsals, memorials, and events.
• Lead congregational worship music with volunteer choirs.
• Direct volunteer Protestant choirs at the chapels.
• Coordinate contemporary Christian worship music with the Chaplain.
• Meet weekly with the Chaplain to plan music for services and events.
• Conduct choir rehearsals at times convenient for participants.
• Support religious holiday services and special observances.
• Develop relationships and promote teamwork among choir members and volunteers.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before each service.
• Attend monthly coordination meetings and provide reports.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Worship leadership

Praise & worship styles

Lead volunteer choirs

Communication & teamwork

Navy access requirements

Church ministry understanding

Job description

Job Description

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a qualified Protestant Music Director to support Protestant worship services, volunteer choirs, special religious services, and Command events at Naval Station Great Lakes in Great Lakes, Illinois.

The position requires an experienced piano accompanist and worship leader who can direct volunteer choirs, lead congregational worship music, coordinate musical selections with Navy Chaplains, and support a welcoming and effective worship environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide piano and instrumental accompaniment for Protestant worship services, choir rehearsals, memorials, celebrations, and special events.


• Lead congregational worship music with the support of volunteer choirs.


• Direct volunteer Protestant choirs at the Recruit Memorial Chapel and Bluejacket Memorial Chapel.


• Recommend appropriate contemporary Christian worship music in coordination with the officiating Chaplain.


• Meet weekly with the officiating Chaplain to plan music for worship services and special events.


• Conduct choir rehearsals at times convenient for participants.


• Support religious holiday services, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.


• Develop positive relationships and promote teamwork among choir members, praise teams, and chapel volunteers.


• Arrive at least 30 minutes before each scheduled worship service.


• Attend monthly coordination meetings and provide written and verbal reports of completed work.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a piano accompanist in a contemporary Christian church.


• At least two years of worship-music leadership experience in a contemporary Christian church.


• Ability to perform various praise-and-worship genres and sacred music styles appropriate for contemporary Christian worship.


• Experience leading volunteer choirs, praise teams, or similar church music groups.


• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and team-building skills.


• Ability to understand Navy organizational and pluralistic ministry requirements.


• Ability to meet Naval Station Great Lakes access requirements.

Schedule

• Two Protestant worship services every Sunday—one at each chapel.


• Choir rehearsals for volunteer choirs at both chapels.


• Occasional religious holiday services, memorials, celebrations, and Command events.


• Each service or rehearsal typically lasts approximately 1.5 hours.


• Specific service and rehearsal times will be coordinated with chapel leadership.