Position: Music Program Assistant

Timeline: October 19 – Feb 4^th (Winter Break from Dec 14 – Jan 3)

Working Hours: 10hrs/week (afterschool/evening) + 1 Saturday per month
Rate of pay: $10/hr 

Program Description

One World: Glendower is a music/recording program conceptualized and designed in its entirety by youth from the L’Amoreaux and Steeles area. This will run as an intensive 12 week program where participants will learn about music production, musical technique and the basics of the music industry.   The program seeks to support youth in their creative expression as well as build skills and confidence. The program will culminate in each participant having a single original recording and a final live performance by the group.  

Job Description

Youth Program Assistant will help to support the Program Manager and the Program Participants throughout the 12 week program in a variety of areas, technical, group development and administrative. The Program Assistant will also help to ensure that the space where the program takes place is an inviting, safe and productive environment by being a positive addition to the space.  

Job Duties

Supporting the Program Manager by:

• Arriving 1hr prior to program and departing 1hr after program to help load and unload equipment
• Assisting with artist/guest hospitality
  • help to liase and book faciltators 
  • General on site support for facilitating artists
• Encouraging  participant engagement, helping to provide technical assistance during working sessions where possible, providing constructive positive feedback.
• Assisting with some administrative tasks related to the program

Skill Set Required:

• Organized and Punctual
• Able to work collaboratively with other youth
• Professional working demeanor when interacting with participants, guests/artists.
• Displays leadership and feels comfortable leading small groups (if requested)
• Confident, adaptable to change
• Problem Solver  – is able to view a situation from many angles
• Previous experience working with youth
• Previous experience with Pro Tools, Cubase or another music recording software
• A passion for music (any and all kinds)
• A passion for creating positive social change
• Previous music, theatre or stage production experience considered an asset.

Skill Sets that will be Acquired:

The Youth Program Assistant will have an opportunity to develop the following skills:

• Time Management
• Leadership
• Interpersonal/Communications skills
• Technical audio/visual skills

  DEADLINE TO APPLY: THURSDAY OCT 9 AT 5PM

TO APPLY PLEASE EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO

 bandana@artstarts.net For information call 416.656.9994×1