1099 consultant · ~100–350 hrs per funded award · $25–$50/hr · On site, Norfolk, VA

Protestant Worship Music Director & Musician

Lead Protestant worship music at a military chapel in Norfolk, VA. That means the Sunday morning service, a weekly rehearsal, and the special services and memorials where the music matters most.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~100–350 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Plan and lead music for the Sunday morning Protestant service, blending traditional hymns with contemporary Christian songs
Play guitar and piano and sing, leading from the front so volunteers and the congregation can follow
Run a weekly rehearsal that gets volunteer choir and praise team members of every skill level ready for Sunday
Provide music for special services, holidays and memorials, often on short notice
Help us keep a bench of trusted substitute musicians ready to cover when you are away

Required qualifications

3+ years as a worship musician who plays guitar and piano and sings
Working knowledge of contemporary Christian music and traditional Protestant hymns
Experience leading volunteer choirs and praise teams
Available on site in Norfolk, VA for Sunday morning service, a weekly rehearsal and special services
Eligible for and able to obtain military base access
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Experience in military chapel, chaplaincy or multi-congregation worship settings
Experience playing for memorials, funerals and holiday services
Arranging, chord charts and lead sheets for mixed-ability volunteers
Familiarity with CCLI licensing, Planning Center or similar worship planning tools
Willingness to serve as an on-call substitute if you can't take the regular seat

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $25–$50 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 100–350 hours per funded award, on site, norfolk, va. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Protestant Worship Music Director & Musician

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the worship ministry most like this role: the congregation and service style, the choir or praise team you led and its size, how you built a set that blended hymns and contemporary songs, your role, and how it went. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $25–$50 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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