Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at www.bgcb.org (http://www.bgcb.org/) and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!
As our Temporary Event DJ, you’ll be the energy architect of our BGCB pop-up clubs. You’ll read the crowd, set the tone, and keep a vibrant, lively event. Your mixes will shape the mood, your timing will drive the flow, and your presence will make the event truly memorable.
- Curate and mix music playlists tailored to the event’s theme, audience, and energy level.
- Operate DJ equipment (turntables, controllers, mixers, software) to deliver seamless transitions and engaging sets.
- Read the crowd and adjust music selection in real time to maintain energy and engagement.
- Coordinate with event organizers, MCs, and other vendors to ensure smooth flow of the program.
- Set up and break down DJ equipment, ensuring all gear is handled safely and professionally.
- Make occasional announcements or introductions when required.
- Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
- Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
- Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
- Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.
- Proven experience as a DJ for live events, with a portfolio, playlist samples, or recorded sets to share.
- Proficiency with DJ software (e.g., Serato, Rekordbox, Traktor) and hardware (controllers, mixers, turntables).
- Strong ability to read and adapt to diverse audiences and event types.
- Excellent time management and communication skills.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a professional demeanor.
- Ability to transport and set up your own equipment.
Salary - $40/hour - $60/hour - commensurate with experience; along with a great work environment
Please complete an online application at https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/ (https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/). Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org (https://www.bgcb.org/)
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
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