Job Title: Digital Arts Teaching ArtistProgram: Digital Arts Lab – 16-Week Creative Music PathwayLocation: On-site (SPY Facility)Schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays, (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)Commitment: 4 hours per week for 16 weeksCompensation: $31.25/hourContract Type: Part-Time / Program-Based ContractSafe Place for Youth is seeking a passionate and experienced Digital Arts Teaching Artist to lead a 16‐week Digital Arts Lab program supported by The Ally Coalition. This role will guide young adults through the full music creation process, from production and recording to release and performance, empowering participants to express their stories through original music.The Teaching Artist will facilitate hands‐on sessions that support creative skill‐building, emotional expression, and personal growth, culminating in a final showcase and the release of participant‐created songs on streaming platforms.Program Goals
Learn foundational music production and recording skillsCreate original music inspired by themes of healing, empowerment, and growthGain experience with mixing, basic audio engineering, and content presentationLearn introductory marketing strategies for sharing music on social platformsPerform their original work at a final program showcaseRelease their completed song(s) digitally
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate twice-weekly, 2‐hour music production workshopsTeach foundational skills in beat‐making, songwriting, recording, and basic mixingSupport participants in developing original songs from creative promptsProvide mentorship, encouragement, and constructive feedbackGuide youth through the process of preparing music for digital releaseAssist participants with basic music marketing and social media promotion strategiesHelp coordinate and prepare participants for the final performance showcaseMaintain a supportive, trauma‐informed, and inclusive learning environmentCollaborate with SPY staff to ensure program success and participant engagementTrack attendance and contribute to basic program documentation as needed
QualificationsRequired:
Experience in music production, recording, or audio engineeringPrior teaching, mentoring, or youth facilitation experience (formal or informal)Ability to work effectively with young adults from diverse backgroundsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsReliability and consistency for the full 16‐week program
Preferred:
Experience working with transitional‐age youth or nonprofit programsFamiliarity with DAWs (such as Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools, or similar)Knowledge of basic music distribution platforms and social media promotionBackground in creative arts education or community arts programming
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