SOS Personnel

Catholic Mass Music Director

Location

Hampton, Virginia 23665

Type

Independent Contractor

Benefits:
  • Approximately 124 service units annually
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
Location: Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB Chapel)
City/State: Hampton, VA 23665
Service Time: Sundays – 11:00 AM Catholic Mass
Position Type: Part-Time / Contract (PRN as needed)

About the Opportunity

Augustine Angels is seeking an experienced Catholic Mass Music Director/Musician to provide musical leadership for the 11:00 AM Catholic Mass at Langley Air Force Base Chapel, one of the largest Catholic communities in the U.S. Air Force.

This role is ideal for a skilled liturgical musician who values reverence, tradition, and congregational participation and is comfortable serving in a military chapel environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide musical leadership for weekly Sunday Masses and special liturgical services
 • Select and prepare liturgically appropriate Catholic music in coordination with the Catholic Priest
• Lead congregational singing and provide organ or keyboard accompaniment
• Direct and rehearse volunteer choir members, cantors, and instrumentalists
• Schedule and conduct rehearsals (minimum 60 minutes, held in advance)
• Recruit, train, and communicate with choir members and cantors
• Coordinate closely with the Catholic Priest and chapel staff
• Ensure compliance with Catholic liturgical guidelines and copyright licensing (OneLicense, public domain music, etc.)
• Provide or coordinate an approved substitute when unavailable (with advance notice)

Required Qualifications

✔ Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent experience in Catholic liturgical music
✔ Demonstrated experience serving as a Catholic church musician (Mass setting required)
✔ Proficiency in organ or keyboard accompaniment
✔ Strong vocal leadership and ability to lead congregational singing
✔ Ability to read, teach, and sight-read music
✔ Experience working with choirs, cantors, and volunteer musicians
✔ Familiarity with Catholic liturgy, Mass structure, and sacred music traditions
✔ Professional demeanor and ability to work within a military chapel environment

Preferred (but not required):
• Experience with pipe organ (1934 M.P. Möller organ on site)
• Familiarity with Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony

Security & Compliance Requirements
• Ability to pass a background investigation (NACI)
• Completion of VIRTUS training prior to start
• Ability to obtain base access credentials
• Compliance with base security and safety requirements

💰 Compensation
Compensation is paid on a per-service basis (not hourly).
Rates apply to each Sunday Mass, rehearsal, and approved special service.
Preparation and planning time are included in the per-service rate.
Approximately 124 paid services/rehearsals annually.
Competitive compensation based on experience.

This position is structured as a contract (1099) role.

Schedule & Compensation
• Weekly Sunday Mass (11:00 AM)
 • Additional rehearsals and special services (Holy Days, funerals, etc.)
 • Approximately 124 service units annually
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Why This Role Is Special

This is more than a music position — it is a ministry role serving a diverse Catholic military community. The ideal candidate understands the sacred responsibility of music in the Mass and brings both technical excellence and spiritual sensitivity to worship.


How to Apply
Please submit:
• Resume highlighting Catholic liturgical music experience
• Brief description of prior church or Mass music roles
• References (church or clergy references preferred)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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