Protestant Worship Leader & Music Director (Piano/Guitar)

Music Ministry International; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Music Ministry International seeks a part-time Protestant Worship musician to support Naval Station Norfolk Chapel Command as a 1099 contractor. Responsibilities include leading Protestant worship, coordinating with chaplain, and preparing music for weekly services and rehearsals.

The role covers up to 124 units annually, with one Sunday service each week (about 52 units) starting near 10:30, plus 52 rehearsals and occasional memorial or special services not to exceed set limits.

Qualifications

• At least two years leading and directing Protestant Worship in a mainline church or equivalent.
• Preference for Protestant Contemporary Music experience.
• Will work as a 1099 contractor with Navy Chapel Command to support worship services.

Responsibilities

• Lead Protestant worship services as required.
• Support up to 124 units for the chapel (each unit typically 1–1.5 hours).
• Provide one Protestant Sunday service per week (52 units) starting about 10:30 and lasting ~1 hour.
• Conduct ~52 rehearsals; rehearsals ~1 hour each; schedule per Command Chaplain consultation.
• Provide special services (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday) not to exceed 10 units per year.
• Provide memorial services not to exceed 10 per year.
• Consult weekly with the Command Chaplain; maintain professional demeanor with military staff.
• Recommend musical selections; final decisions rest with the officiating chaplain; music leadership of choir/praise teams.
• Arrive no later than 30 minutes before services.
• Develop rapport and promote team building within Protestant volunteer choirs/praise teams.
• Part-time position with compensation based on budget and experience.

Skills

Religious music leadership

Choral direction

Protestant Worship experience

Job description

Music Ministry International seeks a part-time Protestant Worship musician to support Naval Station Norfolk Chapel Command as a 1099 contractor. Responsibilities include leading Protestant worship, coordinating with chaplain, and preparing music for weekly services and rehearsals.

The role covers up to 124 units annually, with one Sunday service each week (about 52 units) starting near 10:30, plus 52 rehearsals and occasional memorial or special services not to exceed set limits.