Contract Artist Mentors: Hip-Hop Songwriting/Music Production
Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First (TOHYF) is seeking Professional Working Artists in the following disciplines:
· Music (Hip-Hop Songwriting and Music Production)
The artists will get to mentor youth in our Youth First Artist-In-Residence workshops in school sites, juvenile halls/camps and community sites.
**Note: This is a CONTRACT Position. Meaning, we work with sites that are in need for programming which can vary in location, length, and time of year.*
Residencies are custom-designed and standards-based, and typically consist of 1-2 hour workshops conducted sequentially once or twice per week for 13-15 weeks, culminating in a Work-in-Progress presentation. The majority of workshops will be held in person. Candidates who have previous teaching experience, and/or knowledge of the VAPA and Common Core State Standards are a plus. All artists must provide their own vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of a negative TB test. You will also be required to obtain and pass a background check at an agency designated by TOHYF.
Pay typically ranges from $55.00-$100.00 an hour depending on the CONTRACT.
Please submit a cover letter, current Professional Resume/CV (please include exhibitions, awards, etc), links to professional website/portfolio, and a sample lesson plan if you have one.
**Please email all materials to: youthfirst@ theatreofhearts.org
TOHYF will review submissions and contact suitable candidates for an interview.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: The mission of the TOHYF Artist-In-Residence Program is to prevent and intervene in youth violence by involving underserved, low-income youth and their families in extended, high-quality, standards-based, multidisciplinary arts educational workshops.
TOHYF works with at-promise youth ages 4 to 24 at schools, libraries, probation facilities, and community-based sites throughout Los Angeles County. Since 1992, our Youth First Artist-In-Residence Program has successfully provided over 295,000 youth with an environment that allows them the freedom of self-expression. By conducting workshops through TOHYF, professional artists will help underserved youth learn important skills extending beyond the arts. Please review our website to learn more – www.theatreofhearts.org
Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First is an equal opportunity employer/contractor.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $55.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
