Ecumenical Music Director - Pianist or Organist

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

Music director shall provide musical accompaniment to the Chapel Services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (VA HCS), Chapel, 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Current offerings include Sunday Catholic Mass and a Protestant Service and may include other occasions in support of the music ministry of the Chapel.

Minneapolis VA Chapel

Pianist / organist provide music accompaniment for Sunday Worship Services and other occasions as needed for Veterans and families.

• Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 AM for Catholic Mass and 10:00 AM for Protestant Services (times may change based on the needs of Chaplain service).
• Music director expected to provide music accompaniment at the two scheduled services on Sundays.

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 36 other services over the course of the year.

Chaplains to provide hymns for Worship Services at least 3 days prior to Sunday Worship through the use of email.

Contract priests may provide Catholic Music in advance for Catholic Mass through the use of email.

• Proficiency in at least one accompanying instrument, i.e. piano or organ.
• 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 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 the 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.

(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 security software, candidates are requested to monitor spam folders for further application communications from MMI.