Protestant Music Director

Protestant Music Director – $50-$75 p/h – Lakenheath, United Kingdom

The Role

Do you have experience leading contemporary Christian worship services? Can you create a worshipful environment with volunteer musicians from diverse backgrounds?

We’re looking for a Protestant Music Director to serve the RAF Mildenhall Protestant Parish. This contractor role involves leading and coordinating music for the Contemporary Service, working closely with the chapel staff and volunteers to provide a meaningful worship experience.

You’ll lead music during weekly services and rehearsals, plan song selections in coordination with chaplains and musicians, and guide a team of volunteer performers. You’ll ensure a respectful, inclusive environment for participants from all denominations and maintain a professional and organized music ministry.

This is a part-time, 1099 contract position for 113 units per year averaging 3–5 hours per week.

If you meet the criteria and are interested in supporting the RAF Mildenhall Protestant community, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, two professional references, and be prepared for a video or in-person technical interview.

Apply today to help lead our worship team into its next chapter.

Please note: Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide supporting documents, such as degree certificates, transcripts, and professional certifications.

Position contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate music for weekly and special worship services
• Lead worship as praise team/choir director or provide qualified coverage
• Hold weekly rehearsals and prepare for holiday services
• Collaborate with volunteer vocalists, musicians, and sound operators
• Recruit and train team members in coordination with chapel staff
• Submit requests for music materials and coordinate equipment needs
• Ensure compliance with chapel safety, security, and facility policies
• Maintain readiness for base access and follow DoD background check requirements

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 2+ years leading or serving in church or chapel praise teams
• Understands contemporary worship and is familiar with CCLI’s Top 100 songs
• Can lead and work with volunteers from diverse denominations
• Is skilled in voice and/or instrumental performance, and can sight-read music
• Is fluent in English and has access to the internet and personal computer
• Is confident using PowerPoint and browsing software
• Can pass a required background check