Position Title: Protestant Music Director
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Misawa Air Base Chapel, Building 358, Misawa AB, Japan
The candidate shall have at minimum:
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A degree or academic background in music or at least 1 year of prior experience as a worship music director.
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Ability to lead a praise band, worship team, and congregational singing.
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Ability to read written music and perform accurately in melody, tempo, and rhythm.
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Experience with church music, hymnology, traditional worship music, and contemporary worship music.
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Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to pass required technical proficiency evaluation.
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Ability to obtain required base access, CAC, background checks, and complete required Government training.
The candidate must:
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Provide musical direction for weekly Protestant Sunday worship services.
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Lead weekly Protestant worship rehearsals with musicians and singers.
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Support special seasonal worship services, including Christmas, Easter, and combined services.
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Select hymns, songs, and worship music for chaplain review and approval.
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Submit annual and quarterly music selections as required.
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Recruit and coordinate a minimum four-person volunteer worship team.
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Coordinate with the Protestant Worship Service Chaplain, Protestant Parish Coordinator, musicians, singers, and A/V volunteers.
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Arrive early for services and rehearsals to prepare, set up, and coordinate worship support.
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Ensure setup and teardown of all music-related items.
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Return the sanctuary to a neutral condition after services.
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Secure chapel facilities after rehearsals and worship services.
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Attend required staff meetings and Government-directed training.
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Provide or coordinate a qualified substitute when unavailable.
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