Catholic Mass Musician Pianist or Organist

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

• Contract Position Title : Catholic Mass Musician
• Minimum Standards of Education, Qualification, Experience : Musician Shall Have:
  • Familiarity with the essential teachings and religious practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Two (2) years’ experience performing worship and music services for a church, preferably within the past 5 years.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
  • The ability to effectively accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Familiarity with and ability to use the following computer programs:
    • Outlook
    • Word
• Program Requirements and Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to:
  • Comply with Air Force Instructions (AFI) and local Operating Instructions (OI) that apply to this position.
    • Chaplain Corps AFIs are located at Under the Product Index click on “Departmental” and then “52-Chaplain.”
    • Local chapel OIs will be provided to musician upon initial award of contract, whenever OIs are updated, and upon request by the musician.
  • The Musician shall provide instrumental and accompaniment music to support rehearsals and worship services.
  • The Musician shall be able to play piano and organ.
  • The Musician shall be familiar with and able to read and accompany a variety of Catholic worship hymns and choral selections.
  • The Musician shall coordinate with the Music Director and Catholic Mass Chaplain to play selections appropriate for Sunday worship and special programs.
• Pluralistic Environment : The environment in which this contract is implemented is a religiously pluralistic and sensitive arena of numerous faith group and denominational traditions. The Musician accomplishes the terms of the contract in compliance with the mission requirements and standards set forth and defined by the Department of the Air Force and the Air Force Chaplain Corps. Activities and behavior to the contrary are viewed as grounds for contract termination.
• Background Checks:
  • A criminal history background check must be initiated and completed for all Musicians, Musician substitutes, and program volunteers working with children under 18 years of age.
  • If awarded the contract, the Musician shall immediately submit a background check application to the Contract Monitor, or designee, in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.5, Criminal History Background Checks.
• Dates, Times, and Performance Location(s).
  • All worship services, special programs, and rehearsals shall be conducted on Keesler AFB unless approved by the Wing Chaplain, or designee.
  • The Musician shall perform and receive payment for one rehearsal and one Sunday service per week.
  • Additional services and rehearsals, in conjunction with special programs, may be authorized by the Wing Chaplain, or designee.
  • The Musician shall remain present during the entire worship service and rehearsal to assist the Music Director.
    • Rehearsals shall be a minimum of one hour.
    • The Musician shall arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of worship services.
• Standards of Dress : The Musician shall be appropriately and neatly attired and well groomed. Shirts and blouses must have sleeves. Sleeveless T-shirts, shorts, and short skirts are not acceptable. Hair and facial hair shall be neat, clean, and properly trimmed.

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 " Minimum Standards of Education, Qualification, Experience " 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 “Keesler”) 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.