Director of Music Pianist Keyboardist or Organist

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

1.0. BACKGROUND. It is incumbent upon Commanding Officers (COs) to have a CRP which accommodates the religious needs and rights of assigned military personnel, eligible family members, and other authorized users. Per SECNAVINST 5351.1, musicians may be contracted to support religious ministries during worship services, sacraments, rites, and ordinances with appropriate sacred music.

1.1. The object of this contract is to secure the services of a DMA to provide inspirational music in support of the CRP and to provide professional recommendations for the musical program to the presiding chaplain or Civilian Religious Ministry Provider (CRMP.) The DMA functions as part of a religious ministry team (RMT) led by the command chaplain, who is the Department Head accountable to the CO. Other civilian personnel and volunteers may support the musical program of a particular religious faith tradition. These personnel shall function under the leadership of the DMA in concert with the religious worship requirements of the presiding chaplain or CRMP. The presiding chaplain or CRMP is responsible for all elements of a particular worship event, to include the sacred music. All services and rehearsals shall be conducted at the Chapel.

2.0. PERFORMANCE. The period of performance for this contract is 1 October 2020 through 30 September 2021 with four (4) one-year option years.

2.1. Report to the Command Chaplain as Department Head who is accountable to theCommanding Officer.

2.2. Provide leadership, direction, and administration for the Catholic and Protestant musical program.

2.3. Complete timely administrative support requirements.

2.4. Dress modest business casual when providing support and in public areas. Exercise good hygiene be neat, clean, well- groomed.

2.5. Adhere to pertinent Department of Navy and Department of Defense instructions. Do not use government equipment for personal business. Register DMA vehicles operating on Government installations with the base security.

2.6. Comply with Executive Order 13490 of January 21, 2009, Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel.

3.0. TASKS. The DMA shall provide DMA services at the chapel aboard NAS JRB Ft. Worth, TX. The DMA may use chapel equipment when providing DMA support; the DMA shall provide the following:

3.1. Musical direction for (Identify service type Catholic and Protestant worship services.

3.2. The DMA shall provide accompaniment for the rendition of music required during worship services. This includes: prelude music, calls to worship, congregational singing, offertories, postludes, and additional music as required by the respective chaplain or CRMP. The government will provide music compositions. Additional music presented by the DMA shall be based on compositions appropriate to the faith groups attending worship services.

3.3. The DMA shall notify the CRP Leading Petty Officer of any repairs needed to the government owned piano, keyboards, and related equipment identified in the performance of their duties.

3.4. Coordinate and consult with the officiating chaplain or CRMP concerning the selection of choruses, hymns, and other music utilized in the worship service.

3.5. DMA other administrative tasks, including:

3.5.1. Submit to CRP religious program information for worship service programs/bulletins.

3.5.2. Assist the RMT with planning for the musical support of the CRP worship services, including written requests for securing musical equipment, musical scores, supplies, and other required material to the chapel office.

3.6. The DMA shall provide a qualified substitute accompanist in the event the primary

DMA is not available. The Command Chaplain shall be consulted and the substitute accompanist approve prior to implementation. Compensations for the substitute accompanist shall be the responsibility of the DMA.

3.7. The DMA shall maintain credentials for access to the installation. The DMA shall comply with installation policies and Government regulations with regard to identification badges, parking, and professional decorum.

3.8. The DMA shall be able to perform primarily sedentary work. Some walking, standing, carrying of light items, cleaning of immediate work area is required.

4.0. DELIVERY SCHEDULE. The DMA shall deliver all services as described above and include the following for each performance period:

Worship Services- 104 units. Each service 1 hour in duration.

Special Services- 32 units. Each 2 hours in duration.

Rehearsal-104 rehearsals each 1 hour in duration

TOTAL - 240 Events yearly

 5.0 QUALIFICATIONS. The DMA shall have the following minimum qualifications:

5.0.1 Skilled Musician. The proposed DMA shall be a musician with the requisite skills and experience to lead a variety of religious worship services.

5.0.2 Read Music. The proposed DMA shall be able to sight-read music and direct other musicians and vocalists in four-part musical scores. As well as lead congregation singing during worship services.

5.0.4 Upon selection, the DMA shall submit to and satisfy a criminal background check performed by installation security. There is not a requirement for a classified security clearance.

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 "5.0" above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

Apply directly at: (scroll down to “NAS JRB Fort Worth”). Your application must include three (3) references 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 software, candidates are requested to monitor spam folders for further application communications from MMI.