Organist Jobs in USA

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following: Description of Work: Musician shall provide musical accompaniment to the Chapel Services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center located in North Chicago, IL. Current offerings include Sunday Catholic Mass and a Protestant Service and may include other occasions in support of the music ministry of the Chapel. Location of Work: James A. Lovell FHCC Chapel - 3001 Green Bay Road, Building 134, Room 189, North Chicago, IL 60064 Deliverable Schedule: Provide music accompaniment (organ preferred, piano as alternate) for Sunday Worship Services and other occasions as needed for Veterans and families. Current times for Sunday Worship Services are 9 am for Protestant Services and 10:15 am for Catholic Mass though those times could change based on the needs of Chaplain service. Organist is to provide devotional music as requested at the Lovell FHCC chapel staff for the two scheduled services on Sunday’s. Times for support on other occasions will be determined as needed. These will be pre-scheduled 3 days ahead of time and could include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. Anticipated need is for up to 24 other services over the course of the year. Chaplains to provide hymns for Worship Services at least 3 days prior to Sunday Worship by email. Contract priests will provide Catholic Music in advance for Catholic Mass by email. Qualification Requirements: Musicians shall be proficient in the following areas: Proficiency in at least one accompanying instrument, Pref: organ Alt: piano. Knowledge of keyboard technique. Must be able to play an array of religious music for Catholic Mass and Protestant Services. Must be flexible and adaptable to various Chaplains of different denominations along with their expectations and take directions when playing. Understanding of acoustics, especially in the worship space. Proficiency in sight reading music and singing a variety of arrangements. Improvising and providing instrumental interludes as needed. 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 "Qualification Requirements" 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: https://music-ministry.jobsoid.com (scroll down to “Minneapolis”) 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 your security software, please monitor your spam folder for further application communications from MMI. To ensure you do not miss any updates, please add careers@music-ministry.jobsoid.com to your address book