About this role
Job Title: Protestant Worship Leader Location: Recruit Memorial Chapel & Blue Jacket Memorial Chapel, Great Lakes, Illinois Job Type: Part-Time
Qualifications
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Minimum of two years of experience leading worship, directing music, or providing praise leadership within a Protestant congregation.
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Proficiency in contemporary and traditional Protestant worship music, with the ability to lead congregational singing, direct praise teams, and coordinate with volunteer musicians.
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Ability to work collaboratively with chaplains, staff, and volunteers to support diverse worship requirements.
Duties
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Serve as the Worship Leader for both the Recruit Memorial Chapel and Blue Jacket Memorial Chapel in support of their Command Religious Programs.
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Lead and provide musical direction for two weekly Protestant Sunday services (one at each chapel), totaling 104 services per year.
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Support special observances—including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and other approved events—in coordination with the Command Chaplain (up to 10 units per year).
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Provide musical support for Command ceremonies and special services, such as memorials and celebrations, on an as-needed basis.
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Foster teamwork and cohesion within Protestant volunteer choirs, praise teams, and other music ministry groups, encouraging participation and musical excellence.