Protestant Music Director — Part-Time

Protestant Music Director - Part-Time

Company: GD Resources LLC



Location: David Adams Memorial Chapel, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia



Work Setting: Onsite



Schedule: Weekly Sunday worship service, one weekly rehearsal, and occasional special services



Anticipated Start Date: November 1, 2026



Assignment: Initial 12 months, with potential annual extensions



Position contingent upon contract award

Position Overview

GD Resources LLC is seeking an experienced Protestant Music Director to support worship services, rehearsals, and special events at Naval Station Norfolk Chapel.

The director will perform music, lead volunteer musicians and vocalists, and work closely with the chaplain to develop a welcoming and well-prepared Protestant worship music program.

Responsibilities

• Plan worship music in weekly consultation with the officiating chaplain.

• Provide musical leadership for Sunday Protestant services, generally beginning at 10:45 a.m.

• Lead one weekly rehearsal for volunteer musicians, vocalists, choirs, and praise teams.

• Perform as a guitarist, pianist, and vocalist.

• Prepare contemporary Christian selections and traditional Protestant hymns.

• Support religious holidays, memorial services, and other scheduled chapel events.

• Arrive at least 20 minutes before services to prepare.

• Build positive working relationships with volunteers and chapel staff.

• Maintain weekly program attendance information and contribute to quarterly program reports.

• Coordinate absences in advance and support arrangements for approved substitute coverage.

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of experience serving as a worship musician .

• Demonstrated ability to play guitar, play piano, and sing .

• Proficiency in contemporary Christian music and traditional Protestant hymns.

• Ability to direct rehearsals and lead volunteer musical groups.

• Understanding of Navy organization and the needs of a chapel serving multiple religious traditions.

• Strong communication, planning, teamwork, and reliability.

• Availability for recurring Sunday services, weekly rehearsals, and occasional holiday or special-event services.

• Ability to complete required installation-access screening and security training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a church music director, worship leader, or choir director.

• Experience supporting a military chapel.

• Experience coordinating substitute musicians and leading musicians with varying skill levels.

Schedule

Sunday worship services generally last approximately one hour. Weekly rehearsals last approximately 1.5 hours, with the rehearsal schedule determined by the chaplain. Additional preparation, coordination, and special-event participation are required.

This is a part-time assignment, not a full-time position.

How to Apply

Email your resume to View email address on us.fitly.work , including:

• Your worship music and leadership experience.

• Your guitar, piano, and vocal abilities.

• Your availability beginning November 1, 2026.

• Your desired compensation per worship service and rehearsal.

• Performance recordings or links, if available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GD Resources LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any status protected by applicable law.