About this position

Position Summary

The Protestant Contemporary Worship Music Director leads and coordinates music for the Protestant Contemporary Worship Service, supporting the spiritual needs and religious freedom of service members and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Lead music for weekly Sunday services and special events
Select and distribute worship music in coordination with the Senior Protestant Chaplain
Conduct weekly rehearsals (separate from service day)
Recruit, develop, and lead volunteer musicians and vocalists
Provide strong vocal leadership; instrumental ability (piano or guitar) preferred
Operate worship sound and projection systems (e.g., CCLI SongSelect or equivalent)
Assist with equipment setup/teardown
Maintain compliance with DoD, Air Force, and chapel policies

Qualifications

Knowledge of Protestant Christian faith and contemporary worship traditions
Experience in worship planning and music leadership
Strong vocal proficiency (video submission required; minimum evaluation score required)
Ability to read sheet music or chord charts
Technical familiarity with worship sound and media systems
Ability to pass required background checks

Work Structure

Paid per unit (service, rehearsal, or meeting; up to 2 hours each)
Maximum 112 units per year
Payment distributed in 12 monthly installments