Teen Internship

Summary: Youth Music Project (YMP) is dedicated to providing outstanding music education for youth. The Teen Intern will assist in educational programs for children and youth, supporting music instructors and participating in various events and activities. Responsibilities: - Actively participate and support music instructors in afterschool and weekend music instruction and classroom management for group classes for kids aged 1-18 - Assist with student check-ins during the first week of each term - Assist during concert weeks at the end of each quarterly term (Fall, Winter, Spring, & Summer) in one of the following roles: Emcee, Stagehand, Backstage/Usher - Lead Youth Open Mics on the first Friday of each month - Work in week-long Summer Day Camps from June – August - Complete professional development projects with your fellow intern cohort - Join the Intern Band, a gigging ensemble led by one of YMP’s professional Instructors - Other duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to the following: - Assisting the front desk - Maintaining the cleanliness of the facility after events (vacuuming, trash sweep, etc.) - Attend weekly professional development meetings for interns Required Qualifications: - Interest in providing music education to youth - Positive outlook and collaborative disposition - Proficiency in at least one of YMP's primary instruments – piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, bass, voice, guitar. Experience with multiple instruments preferred - Availability to work during the school year approximately 3-4 hours a week supporting group classes in the evenings and/or on Saturdays. (Hours vary based on enrollment and need) - Availability to work weekly Summer Camps, approximately 32 hours a week: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, and Friday 8:30am-5:00pm - Ability to be at work on-time for scheduled classes, and give adequate notice for any absences - Ability to arrange for transportation to and from YMP's facility in West Linn - Ability to promptly respond to work email/text correspondence - Ability to pass a criminal background check - Must be at least 16 years old to apply Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to commit to a two-year internship beginning the summer preceding your junior year in high school - Experience working with both children and families - Bilingual in English and Spanish Required Skills: Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Bass, Bilingual in English and Spanish, Collaborative disposition