Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Wellness resources
SOS Personnel is URGENTLY seeking to hire a:
Gospel Musician
Basic Duties:
to perform as a Gospel Service pianist and organist to support the Gospel Service Congregation on a weekly basis, consisting of approximately 10-12 hours per week
The ideal candidate will:
provide services for Gospel Service Congregation as the pianist/organist. The contractor will lead the congregation in worship while playing a piano/keyboard (electric type keyboard) as the primary musical instrument. The contractor shall play the chapel organ or piano at the stylistic direction of the Lead Chaplain and/or as dictated by the music selection. The contractor will coordinate the Chaplain-approved musical selections with the volunteer and/or contracted vocalists and musicians for the service.
provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform keyboard musician services.
Objectives:
The ideal candidate will facilitate the communal, public worship life to enhance full and active participation of the assembly or congregation. The Contractor shall plan, administer, and evaluate the quality of musical experiences in collaboration with Religious Denomination Military Chaplain, Chaplain Staff, Religious Affairs Specialists, and the DA Civilian workforce.
This contract does not require a traditional fulltime Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:00 type work environment. Workdays and hours will vary according to an approved Calendar of Events. Many of the tasks will require holiday, evening, and weekend hours.
Period of Performance:
The period of performance shall be for one Year and can be renewed for 4 additional years.
General Information:
Quality Control - The ideal candidate will develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed well. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.
A favorable Background Check is mandatory before hire
Please submit the following to move forward for a personal interview:
at least 3 references
resume (the resume should show your professional and spiritual understanding of church music. The resume must demonstrate experience in contemporary, Gospel, Pentecostal, traditional, hymnic, choral, and liturgical musical trends, and demonstrate a repertoire from these genres that are consistent with orthodox Christian doctrine. The applicant must possess the ability to perform musical pieces both by reading sheet music and by ear, demonstrating proficiency in both written notation and aural interpretation.
Qualifications:
at least five years of experience playing religious music in houses of worship or military chapels Experience in Contemporary, Gospel, Pentecostal, traditional, hymnic, choral, contemporary Christian, and liturgical musical trends
Must know how to Play “by ear” and read sheet music
Serious and qualified applicants should apply ASAP!