Job Description

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

1.0. BACKGROUND. Per US Navy Regulations, SECNAVINST 1730.7D and OPNAVINST 1730.1E 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/ 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 Director of Musical Arts (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 performance period for this contract is one base year plus four one-year options. The CRMP shall:

2.1. Assist the Command chaplain in support of Commander's Religious Program. Shall seek program direction and guidance from the Command Chaplain when necessary.

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

2.3. Accomplish administrative requirements in a timely fashion.

2.4. Be neat, clean, well-groomed and in appropriate clothing when providing services and in public areas.

2.5. Become acquainted with and obey all pertinent Department of Navy (DON) and Department of Defense (DOD) instructions; shall perform in a manner which precludes any waste of government resources; and shall not use government equipment for personal business. All motor vehicles operated on the installation by the contractor shall

be registered with base security and operated according to applicable directives.

2.6. Although not a Government employee, shall comply with Executive Order 13490 of January 21, 2009, Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel.

3.0. TASKS. The contractor shall provide DMA services at the chapel aboard NAS Jacksonville. The DMA shall use chapel equipment; the contractor shall provide the following:

3.1. Musical direction for both Protestant and Roman Catholic worship services.

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

3.3. Provide in a timely manner to the CRP Leading Petty Officer any needed repair and improvements of the government owned piano, keyboards, and related equipment in the Chapel.

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

3.5. Timely accomplishment of necessary administrative tasks, including:

3.5.1. Submit to CRP RP 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. Upon consultation with the Command Chaplain, secure an adequate substitute for vacation periods and when otherwise necessary. All compensations for the substitute accompanist shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

3.7. Maintain current credentials for access to the installation. Comply with station and government policies and regulations in regard to identification badges, parking, and professional decorum.

3.8. Contractors 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 minimum:

Item Description of Service and Quantity of Units

001 Piano accompaniment for Protestant and Catholic Worship Services 156 units

002 Special Services 12 units

003 Rehearsal 4 unit

5.0 QUALIFICATION CRITERIA. The contractor shall:

5.1 Be a musician with the requisite skills of a pianist and experience acceptable to lead a variety of religious worship services.

5.2 Be able to sight read music and direct other musicians and vocalists in four-part musical scores.

5.3 Have a working understanding of Navy organization and the pluralistic ministry requirements that affect the use of chapel facilities and staff. A contractor with no previous Department of the Navy (DON) experience shall demonstrate such an understanding of the Command Chaplains’ satisfaction within three months of the start date of the contract.

5.4 Be neat, clean, well- groomed and in appropriate clothing when in public areas.

5.5 Have a positive personality and pleasant demeanor when interfacing with chapel staff, visitors, military personnel, parishioners, and others.

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 QUALIFICATION CRITERIA" 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 Jacksonville”) 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 software, candidates are requested to monitor spam folders for further application communications from MMI.

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