IntellecTechs, a small veteran owned government contracting company, is currently recruiting for two (2) Music Directors for the Fort Drum, NY Chapel communities.
SCHEDULE:
Each musician will provide service for 52 regular services, 52 regular rehearsals, up to 12 special services, and up to 12 special rehearsals during each 12-month period. Expect that a majority of this work may be performed outside of the core hours and on weekends or holidays.
Personnel shall arrive no less than 30 minutes prior to the start and stay 30 minutes after the end of the rehearsal for set-up/tear down of their instrument.
Provide service at one of the following regular recurring services (one musician per service):
- Inspirational Gospel Service, 1000, Sundays, Po Valley Chapel on Ft. Drum - approximately 1.50 hours for service
- Traditional Protestant Service, 1100, Sundays, Riva Ridge Chapel on Ft. Drum - approximately 1.50 hours for service
DUTIES:
- Prepare the chapel for rehearsal and returning it to standard.
- Provide musical direction to the musician(s) and/or choir for all regularly scheduled rehearsals (approximately one hour per week); and special worship rehearsals as required. If rehearsals are on a separate day as the service, candidate shall arrive 30 minutes prior to start and stay 30 minutes after the end of the rehearsal for set-up/tear down.
- Preparation for rehearsal includes, but is not limited to, taking direction from the Chaplain and providing creative planning for the services in order to prepare a worship set that is consistent with the common practice and theology of the service.
- Provide musical direction for specified congregation in all services. Arrive no less than 30 minutes prior to start and stay 30 minutes after the end of service for set-up/tear down.
- Utilize regular services for the recruiting, equipping, motivating, and developing musicians and/or choir members as appropriate for the service.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have two (2) years of paid experience as a music director
- Have the ability to sight-read music
- Be able to lead both traditional hymns and contemporary choral praise songs
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- sight reading music: 1 year (Required)
- lead both traditional and contemporary hymns/songs: 1 year (Required)
- paid music director: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: One location