Protestant Service Pianist

Music Ministry International; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Music Ministry International in North Carolina seeks a part-time Liturgical Pianist serving MCAS Cherry Point's Memorial Chapel on a 1099 contract. Responsibilities include providing piano support each Sunday at 0900 Liturgical Traditional Service, and honoring duties with flexibility for memorials and weddings.

The successful candidate will have a degree in piano/organ performance or at least three years of church organist-pianist experience, ability to read music from the Armed Forces Hymnal,

Qualifications

• Ability to read music from the Armed Forces Hymnal.
• Complete audition and oral interview with the Command Chaplain.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano support every Sunday at the 0900 Liturgical Traditional Service.
• Consult with the Protestant chaplain on selection and performance of service music.
• Provide piano support for memorial services, rehearsals and other special services as directed.
• Provide a qualified substitute in case of unavailability and notify contract officer at least one week in advance.
• Appraise malfunctioning instruments and arrange for required service.
• Remain professionally current through personal study, training, conferences, workshops and seminars.

Skills

Sight-reading

Audition readiness

Education

Degree in piano/organ performance

Three years church organist-pianist experience

Job description

Position Overview

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:

Background

This contract is part-time and establishes the duties of the Liturgical Pianist at Memorial Chapel, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. The length of this contract will be one base year plus four (4) option years.

Scope

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Have a degree in piano/organ performance from an accredited institution and/or at least three years’ experience as a church organist-pianist.
• Play other instruments such as the violin, guitar or other appropriate church instruments.
• Be able to read music from the Armed Forces Hymnal and demonstrate competence through a resume and an audition and oral interview with the Command Chaplain.
• Obtain a background check from the local police department at the pianist’s own expense.
• Secure a pianist badge within five (5) working days of contract award from Pass and ID, regardless of any other military ID card, which the pianist currently owns. The pianist must display the badge at all times while working in the vicinity of his/her duties.
• Attend an orientation brief given by the Memorial Chapel staff.
• Provide piano support every Sunday at the Protestant 0900 Liturgical Traditional Service.
• Consult with the Protestant chaplain regarding the selection and performance of Protestant service music.
• When directed by the Command Chaplain, provide piano support for memorial services, associated rehearsals and other special services and programs that are part of the Command Religious Program.
• When unavailable for a regularly scheduled worship service, provide a qualified substitute. The pianist will advise the chapel contracting officer of their absence at least one week in advance. If no replacement is provided, the pianist will forfeit pay for that day.
• Appraise the Command Chaplain of malfunctioning musical instruments and required service.
• Remain professionally current through personal study, training, conferences, workshops and seminars at your own expense.

Deliverables

Provide a minimum of five (5) hours of pianist services per week. The schedule will be as follows:

• Sunday – one (1) hour worship service.
• Monday – one (1) hour planning bulletin selections.
• Wednesday – three (3) hours of rehearsal time.
• Provide services as needed for special services such as memorials and weddings.

Period of Performance

September 14th 2020 – September 13th 2021 plus four option years.

Place of Performance

MCAS Station Chapel.

Application Requirements

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 the "Prior to working in this position" section need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.