Catholic Choir Director

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

1.1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES / GENERAL INFORMATION.

1.2. Description of Services. This is a service contract for one Catholic Choir Director for Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB), Oklahoma City, OK. The Music director shall serve as a resource person, advisor, congregational music lead and choir coordinator of the Catholic Mass within the TAFB community. The director consults and coordinates with the chapel assigned

Chaplain Sponsor and is monitored by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as appointed by the Contracting Officer (CO). The Music director shall determine the amount of hours necessary to accomplish the required services as stated in this PWS.

1.2.1. General Information. This is a highly visible position among the TAFB Chapel Corps programs. Therefore, the highest moral standards and integrity must be maintained at all times. The

Music director will be expected to conduct him or herself with due regard to public conventions and morals, and further agrees not to do or commit any act that will bring the Air Force (AF) Chaplain

Corps into public hatred, contempt, scorn, or ridicule, or that will reasonably tend to shock, insult, or offend the community or public morals or decency, or to prejudice the AF Chaplain Corps. The assigned Chaplain Sponsor and / or the Wing Chaplain will make the final decision as to the appropriateness of all elements of the Catholic Mass. Any activity or behavior (s) deemed inconsistent to this requirement by the Wing Chaplain or designated representative may result in cancellation of this contract for cause.

1.3. Education and Experience Requirements.

1.3.1. The Music director shall provide evidence of three years of experience and comprehensive knowledge in choir and leadership.

1.3.2. The Music director must furnish a resume including verifiable academic, work related references, and two years’ experience working in a Choir Director position in a Military Chapel setting. The

Music director must provide evidence of appropriate professional competence by means of academic certification (a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is preferable). Documented evidence of the following is acceptable : three years’ experience and comprehensive knowledge in choir and leadership.

1.3.3. Additional requirements for the contract include :

1.3.3.1. Have an ability to work unsupervised in a fluid and sometimes stressful environment with staff, parents and children.

1.3.3.2. Must have the ability to : communicate effectively in English (both oral and written); and efficiently organize and manage diverse program elements.

1.3.3.3. Maintain professional standards of conduct and public decorum, including, but not limited to,

dress and grooming.

1.3.3.4. Possess the ability to constructively work with chapel staff and the public in a pluralistic environment.

1.3.3.5. Have a working knowledge of Personal Computer (PC) compatible hardware and software (especially Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint). Applicant must adhere to computer security requirements and usage. Applicant must comply with copyright license reporting and copyright license identification procedures.

1.4. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES.

1.4.1. The Music director shall notify the assigned CO of any problems or issues that arise during the performance of this contract.

1.4.2. The Music director shall participate in the preparation for MAJCOM and Wing directed inspections.

1.4.3. The Music director shall post and maintain a regular schedule at a designated space for choir / volunteer training and recruitment, checking resource materials, program publicity, planning, requesting funds for purchase and organization of supplies.

1.4.4. The Music director shall provide the services stated herein at the times posted or the Music director will coordinate performance by a substitute of equal or higher proficiency. When utilizing a substitute, the Music director shall submit the name and qualifications of the proposed individual to the Chaplain Sponsor or COR for approval No Later Than (NLT) five days before any proposed absence. In the case of emergency, the Music director will notify the Chaplain Sponsor or COR NLT 24 hours of emergency based absence. The Music director is responsible for all costs associated with providing a substitute.

1.4.5. The Music director shall attend the monthly Catholic Community Advisory Council meetings.

The Music director shall provide a monthly Catholic Choir program report at the council meetings and to the assigned Chaplain Sponsor.

1.4.6. The Music director shall keep a record of choir / volunteer attendance and submit weekly attendance reports to the assigned Chaplain Sponsor.

1.4.7. The Music director shall submit names of choir / volunteers in order to coordinate Installation

Records Check (IRCs) and program attendance to the Chapel Installation Records Check Primary

Custodian and the assigned Chaplain Sponsor NLT 4 : 00 p.m. local time each Tuesday.

1.4.8 The music director shall attend and organize all rehearsals and will be responsible for contacting the choir members regarding rehearsal / service dates and times. Rehearsals will be scheduled at least once a week for not less than one (1) hour.

1.4.9 The music director shall lead / perform a minimum of two (2) Catholic Masses and one (1) rehearsal not less than one (1) hour per week each.

1.4.10. The Music director shall provide chapel facility and space usage requests annually, NLT 1 June for the upcoming fiscal year, to the assigned Chaplain Sponsor.

1.4.11. The Music director shall prepare Catholic Choir correspondence, budget requests, bulletin announcements, parental notices, workshops, meeting agendas, and appreciation certificates.

1.4.12. The Music director shall fill out and request supplies in support of Catholic Choir program IAW AFI 52-105 and the Tinker Chapel OI. Upon receipt of supplies, the Music director shall ensure that the

Government cardholder (if purchased by Government Purchase Card (GPC)) receives a copy of the invoice and packing slip.

1.4.13. The Music director shall monitor the initial registration and maintain a list of primary and substitute Catholic Choir Directors and volunteers. The Music director shall arrange for those substitutes as needed.

1.4.14. The Music director shall make his or her own copies, scans, and faxes with the provided all-inone copier machine in Building 5701, Room 9. In the event this machine does not satisfy the publicity needs for an event, the Music director will submit publicity reproduction needs by the suspense date established by the assigned Chaplain Sponsor.

1.4.15. In the event the Music director desires publicity for Catholic Choir programs, i.e. Tinker

Take-Off, Chapel Marquee, Chapel Website, Signs, Banners etc., the Music director shall prepare and publicity a minimum of two weeks prior to the desire implementation date. The Music director shall not submit publicity for publication without prior coordination with the Chaplain Sponsor or Chapel NCOIC.

1.4.16. The Music director shall be responsible for clean up after programs and return used facility space

to its original setup and condition.

1.4.17. The Music director shall be present during Catholic Mass, at least 30 minutes prior to the mass start and remain until mass is over and ensure the areas used are cleared, returned to a neutral setting and secured. The Music director will provide substitutes when unable to meet this requirement.

1.4.18. The Music director shall maintain the Catholic Choir office and storage rooms in a clean, orderly, and safe manner

1.4.19. The Music director shall open and secure the chapel and other facilities used for choir activities as needed.

1.4.20. The Music director shall maintain dress and appearance of a conservative nature and in good taste at all times.

1.4.21. The Music director shall conduct surveys on a semi-annual basis to assess the needs of the Catholic Choir program. The first survey will be conducted NLT 1 March of the current period of performance. The second will be conducted NLT the close of the current period of performance.

These semi-annual survey will be provided to the Wing Chaplain or Chaplain Sponsor NLT five days after the required completion date.

1.4.22. The Music director shall provide a written After-Action Report (AAR) of the annual Catholic Choir program (period covering September thru May of each calendar year) to the assigned Chaplain Sponsor NLT 30 days after completion of the program.

1.4.23. The Music director shall perform other duties for the Catholic Mass and music program as deemed appropriate or necessary by the assign Chaplain Sponsor.

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 "Section 1.3. Education and Experience 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 “Tinker”).  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.