Protestant Music Director & Musician

Ladgov Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation in Sumter, SC, is seeking an experienced Protestant Music Director & Musician to lead blended worship at Shaw AFB. You will provide vocal and instrumental leadership, direct the praise team, and coordinate worship music with the assigned Protestant Chaplain.

The role requires planning traditional and contemporary music, directing rehearsals, recruiting volunteers, ensuring music licensing, and maintaining church-community relations in a military chapel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years as worship leader or music director in Protestant settings.
• Experience with traditional and contemporary Christian music.
• Strong singing ability and instrument proficiency in piano/keyboard/guitar.
• Ability to work in a military chapel environment and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead traditional and contemporary Protestant worship music.
• Provide vocal leadership and accompaniment using piano, keyboard, acoustic guitar, or other approved instrument.
• Direct rehearsals for musicians, vocalists, and volunteers.
• Coordinate weekly song selections with the Protestant Chaplain.
• Prepare song sheets, arrangements, and practice materials.
• Recruit, train, and mentor praise-team volunteers.
• Complete required music licensing and CCLI reporting.
• Perform equipment setup, sound checks, teardown, and proper storage.
• Support special services and chapel events as scheduled.
• Maintain professional relationships with Chapel staff, military personnel, families, and congregation members.

Skills

Worship leadership

Music direction

Protestant liturgy

Vocal leadership

Piano/keyboard skills

Job description

Position Summary

Ladgov Corporation is seeking an experienced Protestant Music Director & Musician to lead and support blended Protestant worship services at Shaw Air Force Base. The selected candidate will provide vocal and instrumental leadership, direct the praise team, and coordinate worship music with the assigned Protestant Chaplain.

Schedule

• Sunday worship services, generally from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• One weekly rehearsal lasting approximately one to two hours
• Up to 10 special services annually, including holiday services, weddings, funerals, and memorials
• Availability for weekly Sunday services and scheduled special events is required

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead traditional and contemporary Protestant worship music.
• Provide vocal leadership and accompaniment using piano, keyboard, acoustic guitar, or another approved instrument.
• Direct rehearsals for musicians, vocalists, and volunteers.
• Coordinate weekly song selections with the Protestant Chaplain.
• Prepare song sheets, arrangements, and practice materials.
• Recruit, train, and mentor praise-team volunteers.
• Complete required music licensing and CCLI reporting.
• Perform equipment setup, sound checks, teardown, and proper storage.
• Support special services and chapel events as scheduled.
• Maintain professional relationships with Chapel staff, military personnel, families, and congregation members.
• Follow Shaw AFB security, safety, copyright, and facility-access requirements.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a worship leader, music director, musician, or accompanist in a Protestant worship setting.
• Experience with both traditional and contemporary Christian music.
• Strong singing ability and proficiency in piano, keyboard, acoustic guitar, or another suitable instrument.
• Experience leading rehearsals and directing vocalists and instrumentalists.
• Strong communication, organization, punctuality, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multi-denominational military chapel environment.
• Ability to pass required background checks and obtain access to Shaw Air Force Base.