Music Director

Position

Director of Music/Accompanist (DMA)

Location

Naval Station Mayport Chapel, Jacksonville, FL

Schedule

• Provide piano accompaniment for
• Protestant and Catholic worship services
• (approx. 104 per year).

Support

• rehearsals
• (approx. 116 per year).
• Perform at
• special services
• (approx. 12 per year, e.g., holidays, memorials, or command-requested events).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional piano accompaniment for worship services, rehearsals, and special events.
• Offer musical direction for both Catholic and Protestant programs, coordinating with chaplains.
• Perform prelude, offertory, congregational, postlude, and other required musical pieces.
• Recruit and coordinate with volunteer musicians as needed under chaplain guidance.
• Maintain accountability of music equipment, reporting needed repairs to CRP staff.
• Assist with worship bulletins, music requests, and other administrative requirements.
• Arrange for qualified substitutes during absences, subject to chaplain approval.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read music and play piano competently in both Catholic and Protestant worship contexts.
• Experience leading or supporting church/chapel music ministries.
• Familiarity with sacred and liturgical music across diverse worship traditions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with chaplains and volunteers.