Community Service Praise Director

Community Service Praise Director

Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD – JB Andrews Chapel

Part-time | 4-7 hours per week, including Sundays at 11:00 am

$1,500 per month

Please call with any questions: 713-447-1314

Description:

We’re looking for a part-time Community Service Praise Director at Joint Air Force Base (JB Andrews), Andrews AFB, MD, to work between 4-7 hours per week, which includes Sunday Worship at 11:00. The Community Service Praise Team Director shall report to Chapel One (Bldg. 1345) 45 minutes before any scheduled worship service/activity is covered.

The time and location shall be coordinated with the lead service Chaplain or designee. The Praise Director will provide no less than 2 hours per week (not to exceed 10 hours per week), including but not limited to one to three (1-3) weekend protestant worship service(s), one (1) weekly weekday rehearsal, and special events (holidays, special chapel events, funeral, and memorial services).

Security Requirements: You must be cleared to work with children per DoDI 1402.5. You must clear/pass a criminal history background check.

Primary Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Protestant Chaplain, lead the choir and congregation in song during regularly scheduled Sunday service(s) and for one (1) choir rehearsal per week.
• Arrive at least 45 minutes before services begin to set up and meet with the Protestant Chaplain. Additionally, ensure the area is clean, and equipment is taken down and stored securely (on-site, government storage provided) after services and practices are complete.
• Have a working knowledge of the audio-visual equipment.
• Equipment used regularly includes speakers, microphones, sound boards, mixers, PCs, and projectors.
• Lead the Praise Team and congregation in singing during special services, holidays, rehearsals, and other Chapel events.
• Includes, but is not limited to, funeral and memorial services for the Joint Base Andrews Chapel when requested and available.
• Submit song selections to the Protestant Chaplain, who makes the final determination of music provided during worship services.
• Sort and file all service worship sheet music.
• Ensure musical cohesion by maintaining a professional attitude and environment.
• Work with chapel staff to ensure all performances, rehearsals, and reproductions of music are IAW established Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).
• Provide for the ongoing recruitment of praise team members.
• Be willing and able to accept new volunteers and train said volunteers for involvement in chapel worship services.
• Be accountable for opening and securing any facilities used for rehearsal, worship service, or other activities if a Religious Affairs Airman or Chaplain is unavailable.
• Be accountable for the security and cleanliness of all facilities utilized with programs.
• Work amicably with Service Chaplain, chapel staff, choir members, and musicians.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in military chapels is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with various chapel committees and diverse religious groups.
• Familiarity with the Protestant calendar and appropriate music.
• Experience coordinating music for Protestant worship, including weekly services and/or events ranging from gospel to contemporary genres.
• Two years of musical training or two (2) years or more as a musician in a church or chapel setting.
• Play guitar, keyboard, or piano, and be comfortable leading/singing.
• Capable of sight-reading music.