Catholic Mass Musician

Catholic Mass Musician
Location: Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Job Type: Part-Time / Contract
Work Setting: On-site – Military Chapel
Position: Catholic Mass Musician – Piano/Organ
Job Summary
Ladgov Corporation is seeking a qualified and dependable Catholic Mass Musician to provide professional musical accompaniment in support of the Catholic worship program at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
The musician will provide piano and/or organ accompaniment for Catholic Masses, rehearsals, and scheduled special religious services. The successful candidate will work closely with the Catholic Priest, Choir Director, and chapel staff to prepare appropriate sacred music and support a reverent, well-coordinated worship environment.
Schedule
The position primarily supports:

• Sunday Catholic Masses: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM
• Approximately 30 minutes of preparation/warm-up before services
• Weekly rehearsals, scheduled in coordination with chapel leadership
• Up to 15 special Masses/religious services annually, as scheduled

Candidates must have sufficient scheduling flexibility to support rehearsals, special Catholic observances, and other required services.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide professional piano and/or organ accompaniment for Catholic Masses and other scheduled worship activities.
• Prepare and perform hymns, service music, preludes, postludes, and other appropriate sacred selections.
• Coordinate with the Catholic Priest and Choir Director regarding music selection, worship planning, rehearsals, and special celebrations.
• Accompany and support the choir and congregation during worship.
• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and arrive adequately prepared for each service.
• Learn new hymns, liturgical music, and other selections as required.
• Adapt musical accompaniment to the needs of clergy, choir members, cantors, and the congregation.
• Support special Catholic celebrations and seasonal observances as scheduled.
• Maintain professional, respectful conduct appropriate to a military chapel environment.
• Properly use and safeguard chapel musical instruments, equipment, and facilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in piano and/or organ.
• Experience providing musical accompaniment for church or religious worship services.
• Working knowledge of Catholic liturgy, sacred music, hymns, and worship traditions.
• Ability to read music and learn new musical selections efficiently.
• Ability to accompany congregational singing, choirs, and other vocalists.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clergy, chapel staff, choir leadership, volunteers, and members of the military community.
• Must be reliable, punctual, professional, and able to perform with limited supervision.
• Must be able to satisfy applicable Eglin AFB installation access and background requirements.

Additional Requirement
The selected candidate must be in good standing with a Catholic parish and be able to obtain the required Letter of Sustainability from the parish.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience as a Catholic Mass Musician, Church Pianist, Organist, Liturgical Musician, or Music Accompanist is strongly preferred. Experience supporting a military chapel, Catholic parish, or similarly structured religious program is beneficial.