Protestant Music Director Pianist or Guitarist

**1. Position: Protestant Music Director**

2. **Scope of Responsibilities.**

2.1. **Inside Scope.**

2.1.1. Plan, coordinate, and support religious needs in a pluralistic environment.

2.2. **Outside Scope.**

2.2.1. A non-personal services contract to support chapel religious education and music worship services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

3.2 Music Director must:
3.2.1. Be able to efficiently organize and work with a variety of musical backgrounds.

3.2.2. Be a high school graduate. College degree or certificate in music or related field is preferred and should be given preference.

3.2.3. Require a comprehensive understanding of organization, mission, vision, policies and procedures.

3.2.4. Show a creative vision for short-term and long-term growth and development of the music program.

3.2.6. Have at least 2 years recent experience (professional or volunteer) as a musician at a local church or chapel. Strong preference shall be given to experience in military service chapel.

3.2.7. Participate in a qualifying interview with resume and demonstrate talent.

3.2.8. Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English in order to perform all responsibilities outlined within the PWS.

4. **General Responsibilities.**All Chapel Contractors shall:
4.1. Have transportation to and from work making reliable employment, continue to monitor gate pass entry rules, and maintain accessibility.

4.2. Maintain professional standards of conduct and public decorum, including, but not limited to, dress/appearance and grooming.

4.3. Be punctual for appointments, services, and rehearsals unless previously negotiated with the Chaplain, being in place in the sanctuary or designated location 15 minutes before each event to unlock the facility (ensure facility is locked-up).

4.4. Be present for the entire time period in any service or rehearsal contracted unless previous negotiation with the Chaplain.

4.4.1 Shall attend weekly Protestant or Catholic staff meetings and attend Large Chapel staff meetings once a month.

4.5. Recruit and advertise mission objectives for volunteers to promote the Chapel.

4.6. Monitor for fraud, waste, and abuse of DoD facilities and materials and report any facility damage to the Facility Manager to prevent safety mishaps.

4.7. Not duplicate any keys issued by the government and immediately report lost keys to the Facility Manager.

5. **Specific Responsibilities.**

5.2. Music Directors must:
5.2.1. Direct and lead the music service on regularly scheduled weekend and special services as needed.

5.2.2. Recruit and train cantors or perform the services of a cantor if one is not available.

5.2.3. Coordinate with the Chaplain in the selection, preparation and performance of music, which relates to the theme established by scripture reading and/or religious season.

5.2.5. Provide one Protestant service per week on Sunday, and one rehearsal during the week— totaling 2 music performances.

5.2.6. Be well acquainted to play wide range of music styles from classical to contemporary Christian Song (mainstream appeal for Protestant).

5.2.7. Be proficient at the minimum with acoustic guitar and piano, and provide an audition.

5.2.8. Complete a quarterly inventory checklist of all music equipment.

5.2.8.1. Provide a comprehensive spend plan for music equipment and resources at least twice per year.

6. **Leave/Time-Off**. All Chapel Contractors shall:
6.1. Notify the Chapel’s Contracting Office Representative (COR) of any projected leave of absence as soon as the projected occurrence is known. Any leave of absence in excess of 14 calendar days shall require a substitute.

6.1.1. The Contractor shall not employ/sub-contract any person to perform any of the work required by this PWS on Aviano Air Base, Italy without prior approval of the Lead Faith Group Chaplain. The substitute must also have a previously completed background check.

6.1.2. Any substitute shall meet all qualifications listed in this PWS. The name and qualifications of proposed substitute must be submitted to the Lead Faith Group Chaplain or COR for approval at least 14 days in advance of a proposed absence.