Protestant Worship Musician Pianist Keyboardist

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music

Ministry International and be responsible for the following:

1. BACKGROUND:

This requirement is for a Protestant Chapel Musician to support Marine
Corps Base Camp Lejeune Command Chaplains Office who have the mission
to develop personnel and families of operating forces and the Camp
Lejeune community for spiritual and personal readiness, through
ministries, pastoral care, and the provision for and facilitation of
the free exercise of religion.

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE:

The musician shall perform as vocalist, guitarist and/or pianist/keyboard
musician services in support of the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Protestant Chapel services and other religious events as determined
by the Marine Corps Base Chaplain's Office and is required to support
the missions and responsibilities of the Command Religious Program.
The services shall include, but are not limited to:

1. The musician shall coordinate the musical arrangements with the Chapel Pastor or Officiating Chaplain prior to conducting any rehearsals or services. The goal of the musician shall be to lead the congregation in worship through music in coordination with the Chapel pastor or Officiating Chaplain.
2. The musician shall perform up to one services per week not to exceed 52 regular Sunday services per year for active duty personnel and all others authorized as defined in OPNAVNST 1730. ID (Religious Ministries in the Navy). Rehearsal times for a praise team or choir shall be conducted during mid-week for adequate practice and preparation. The Chaplain shall inform the musician of the service dates and start times. Worship services should last for approximately 1 hour.
3. The musician will also provide support for up to 20 special services which may be scheduled during the church calendar year or during civic holidays and will be coordinated by the Chapel Pastor. The special services include such events as observance of Holy Days, funerals, memorials, and special religious observances. Services for weddings are not authorized.
4. The musician, in support of regularly scheduled services and special events, shall arrive at the appointed place of performance 15 minutes before the scheduled event.
5. The musician shall apprise the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Specialist (CS) and Chaplain of any malfunctions of the instruments and any required services needed to maintain the instruments musical integrity. Funding requests for necessary repairs, supplies, and musical literature are submitted by the Chaplain or their designated representative.
6. The musician shall notify the KO, CS, and Officiating Chaplain by telephone or email when they are unable to perform services due to illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. Notification for any of the above examples should be given with as much advance notice as possible. Scheduled vacations require 2 weeks advance notice. When the musician is unable to perform for any reason, subparagraph 3.7 will be performed in commensurate.
7. The musician shall provide and compensate a pre-approved substitute when unable to perform services required as depicted in the job description.

2.7.1
Absences:
Temporary
Substitutions – The musician shall, after consultation with the KO,
CS, and Command Chaplain (or his or her designated representative),
and with his or her concurrence, provide a qualified substitute to
render the services specified in this contract whenever it is
necessary for the musician to be absent. The musician shall
compensate the substitute. All Absences will be reported to the CS/
KO for further KO determination.

2.7.2
PermanentSubstitutions
– Should it become necessary for the musician or the musician’s
employee to leave the position covered by this contract, a permanent
substitution must be made. Official notice of pending departure must
be given at least 14 days in advance of leaving. The musician must
find and provide a qualified person to take over the duties required
by this contract. The new person to perform the work must meet all
the qualifications in the contract and be approved by both the
Command Chaplain and the Contracting Officer at least 30 days prior
to the end of performance by the original musician or musician’s
employee. The new musician or musician’s employee must also be
capable of being qualified to work on a government contract.

1. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OR EQUIVALENT:
   1. Must be able to sight read music and play a piano or keyboard.
   2. Familiar with liturgical and contemporary worship service formats.
   3. Individual shall have at least a minimum of two years of experience playing in a church congregation.
   4. Ability to sing and play liturgical and contemporary Christian music.
   5. Ability to lead Protestant Christian faith group music services.
   6. An audition is required as part of the interview and hiring process.

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 " PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS " above need not apply. 

This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the

successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Applydirectly at: (scroll
down to “Camp LeJeune”) in order to expedite your application.
Your application requires providing reference information for (3)
individuals including one priest or pastor who can attest to your
abilities as they relate to this job posting. References
must include: name, title, organization, relationship to you, email
address (necessary field) and phone number. Depending on security
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further application communications from MMI.