Catholic Chapel Pianist

Ladgov Corporation•Kailua, HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position involves providing piano accompaniment for Catholic Mass and other services at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii chapel. The role requires musical proficiency, familiarity with Catholic liturgy, and the ability to lead and coordinate with volunteer musicians. The pianist will play a variety of Catholic worship music, lead rehearsals, and support special services throughout the year. Dependable attendance and professional conduct are essential in this military chapel environment.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in piano performance.
Ability to read sheet music and accompany congregational and choir singing.
Familiarity with current Catholic liturgical practices, Mass structure, and appropriate sacred music.
Experience directing or supporting a church choir.
Ability to lead rehearsals and work effectively with volunteer singers and musicians.
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Must be able to meet Marine Corps Base Hawaii background screening, security, and installation-access requirements.
Must be a U.S. citizen or qualifying U.S. permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting religious worship services is preferred.
A music degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide piano accompaniment for the weekly 9:30 a.m. Catholic Sunday Mass.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before Mass to support choir rehearsal.
Coordinate and lead approximately one one-hour weekday rehearsal each week.
Select appropriate Catholic liturgical music in consultation with the Catholic priest.
Prepare and submit the monthly music plan by the required deadline.
Play traditional, contemporary, and modern Catholic worship music.
Direct the choir and provide vocal leadership when required.
Recruit and train volunteer vocalists and instrumentalists from the congregation.
Coordinate microphone placement and use.
Prepare lyric slides in PowerPoint when requested.
Provide musical support for designated Holy Days, holidays, reconciliation services, Confirmation, and other seasonal services.
Maintain dependable attendance and professional conduct in a military chapel environment.