At Youth Frontiers, we partner with schools to build positive communities where
students can thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We are a nonprofit,
non-partisan organization and have been making a difference for almost 30
years.
Our team has been handpicked to create the best possible experience for
students, educators and schools. They are passionate, creative, fun people who
believe that every student matters and can make their school environment and
the world a better place.
Youth Frontiers is a 2015 Minnesota winner of the Psychologically Health
Workplace Award from the American Psychological Association.
ABOUT THE JOB:
We are seeking talented, solo musical performers to fill positions as Program
Facilitator Musicians who will help to lead interactive four to six hour-long
programs for 100+ students, grades fourth-12th. If you enjoy public
performance, working in teams and inspiring kids to make their communities
better, Youth Frontiers may be the place for you. Our current musical staff
members also play their own music on local and national levels.
STATUS:
This is a full-time, 10-month position and is eligible for full benefits.
ABOUT YOU:
• You remember what it was like to be a kid. You can speak kid.
• You are a talented, solo musical performer with performance experience. You
might sing and play keyboard and/or guitar, or you may have a different music
style. However, you can write and perform songs that will connect with and
engage 150 high school students!
• You are passionate about working with youth and posses a strong desire to
make a difference in young peoples’ lives.
• You bring excitement and energy to large group settings and you don’t mind
looking a little silly to help create a welcoming environment for others.
• You have the ability to connect with people one-on-one and in a large group,
whether they are adults or youth.
• You are curious and fearless. Committed to personal growth and development.
• You have the experience and skills that allow you to communicate and function
on a high level with diverse audiences.
• You have the flexibility to travel overnight, 40-60 days over the course of
the school year.
• Although you may not be able to leap tall buildings (probably), you can lift
and maneuver 50 lbs.
YOU MIGHT ALSO:
• Have a couple of years of previous youth work experience.
• Be completely fine with the occasional random, midday, dance party.
ABOUT THE JOB:
• You will execute many aspects of Youth Frontiers' programs by being an active
part of a program team.
• You will perform solo music that contributes to the messages and themes of
the program.
• You will transport equipment to and from retreat sites.
• You will help cultivate relationships with program participants including
school staff and volunteers.
• You will attend regular staff meetings and various work-related functions,
including ongoing training, special events and projects throughout the year.
• You will perform other job-related duties as apparent or assigned.
HIRING SCHEDULE – IMPORTANT:
Resume submission and application deadline is April 15, 2017
Hiring Event – May 1, 2017
Subsequent interviews – mid-May to June, 2017
Hiring decisions – Mid-June, 2017
The start date for the position is August 1, 2017
Initial information is provided year around. See our website at
youthfrontiers.org for more information and visit
http://www.youthfrontiers.org/careers/ to apply.