Protestant Traditional Service Music Director (20180)

PROTESTANT TRADITIONAL SERVICE MUSIC DIRECTOR

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JOB TITLE: Protestant Traditional Service Music Director

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:
Chapel Support Services
Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg#2063)
Ramstein Air Base, Germany

POSITION INFORMATION: Plan, organize, and support the Ramstein Protestant Traditional Worship Service music program as director of worship service music, choir, and musicians. The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the pluralistic military chapel setting and the mission and vision of the Traditional Service, the Protestant Community, and 86 AW/HC.

Responsibilities

1. Work a minimum of 12 hours per week during the office hours from 0730 – 1630 Monday-Friday.
2. Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the service start time to set up and prepare for worship in a timely manner.
3. The length of the rehearsals shall be a minimum of one (1) hour, not to exceed three (3) hours.
4. Must be physically present for major holy days and chapel events including, but not limited to, Advent/Christmas and Lent/Holy Week/Easter.
5. Work in close coordination with the Traditional Service Chaplain.
6. Attend weekly worship services or programs and be available to the Traditional Service Chaplain and the volunteer staff.
7. Calendar all Traditional Service special music events, schedule and secure facilities for special music events, and submit fund requests for the approval of the Traditional Service Chaplain.
8. Attend the regular Traditional Service planning meetings.
9. Maintain good rapport with and between volunteers, chapel staff and congregation members.
10. Lead the congregational music portion of the weekly worship service.
11. Schedule, direct and supervise a minimum of one rehearsal per week for the worship music team musician and vocalists.
12. Select worship music weekly, using the congregation's hymnal to select traditional music for congregational singing.
13. Coordinate music selections with the Traditional Service Chaplain no later than two weeks ahead of the service.
14. Recruit and train worship team musicians and vocalists.
15. Keep a roster of all worship choir and music teams.
16. Coordinate with Protestant Religious Education Coordinator during holiday seasons.
17. Perform during special services upon request by the Traditional Service Chaplain.
18. Maintain a catalog and continuity file of all music used in the service.
19. Review new music releases for suitability of use in the Traditional Service.
20. Set up and tear down music equipment and prepare the worship space.
21. Publicize all music events and submit information through the Parish Facilitator.
22. Order all music supplies and materials by completing an AF Form 4356.
23. Create a calendar of music events matching the fiscal year (FY).
24. Inventory resources and equipment for worship music needs.
25. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Be a positive, motivated individual with the breadth and depth of knowledge to efficiently lead Protestant traditional worship music.
2. A minimum of two years’ experience as a Protestant church music director or similar role is desired.
3. Possess a high level of technical playing and/or singing ability.
4. Possess a high level of musical skills in voice; additional skills in piano and/or organ are preferred.
5. Know and be skilled in a variety of musical styles.
6. Demonstrate familiarity with the Ramstein Traditional Service practices.

POSITION TIMING: Immediate hire upon completion of background and security clearances.

This is an overview of the position. For a complete Job Description, please send a request to dana@laredotechnical.com.

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