DJ and Music Cohort Instructor

**This offer of employment is contingent upon verification of Boston residency**

Who We Are:

As part of the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development, Youth Options Unlimited Boston (YOU Boston) is a youth development program that specializes in providing case management services and career development opportunities to Boston-area teens and young adults.

YOU Boston serves young people ages 14-24, who may be court-involved, gang-affiliated, or at-promised. All of the young people we work with are dealing with barriers to stable employment and educational attainment. However, there is no typical YOU Boston member. Our clients come from a diverse spectrum in regards to their home life, education status, court involvement, and work history. Every young person we employ is held to high standards of professionalism, commitment, and attendance.

Job Description:

Position: DJing and Music Instructor

Reports To: Assistant Deputy Director of Career Services

Instructors must be able to effectively design and facilitate daily workshops for a cohort of 10 youth participants. Instructors must commit to YOU Boston's 8-weeks summer career exploration program which includes a 1-week staff training. In total, this role will operate for 9 weeks. From Monday, June 23rd to June 27th, 2025 instructors will conduct training and orientation. Training is followed by 7-weeks of youth programming beginning on Monday, July 7th, 2025, and ending on Friday, August 22nd, 2025. Extension opportunities for fall programming are available based on performance.

The daily duties of the DJ and Music Instructor include, but are not limited to:

• Instruct and guide a cohort of 10 participants between the ages of 14 and 24 in project-based music workshops three times a week.
• Teach participants about music history, careers in music, different musical techniques, different methods of mixing music and turntablism.
• Supervise and facilitate a career cohort session as needed.
• Record participant attendance daily in our Google Suites system following the supervision of the career cohort.
• Check in weekly with the Assistant Deputy Director of Career Services to ensure that data is entered and up to date.
• Create and lead dynamic ice breakers, team building activities, mindfulness activities, videos, music, hot topic discussions, and other appropriate activities and techniques.
• Design and execute lesson plans, including daily hands-on activities and a final project.
• Complete end-of-the-summer evaluations and assessments on each participant.
• Encourage complex thinking, participation, and discussion by all youth participants.

• Monitor youth participants' weekly progress.
• Work independently and report to the Assistant Deputy Director of Career Services.
• Work collaboratively with YOU Boston staff to ensure the safety and progress of all youth participants.

Requirements and Notes for Consideration:

We are looking for strong and creative leaders; those with experience and/or an interest in working with young people. This position requires a high level of organizational and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be able to efficiently design and lead workshops, manage a project, work collaboratively as part of a team, and communicate effectively with staff and youth.

• *Must prepare a curriculum outline that spans over 7 weeks (3 days per week) which will be presented during the scheduled interview*
• Driver’s license
• Experience working with teens preferred
• The schedule is Monday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (prep time not included)
• Hourly Pay is $27.00 at 15 hours per week, Monday through Thursday 9am - 1pm.
• Can be in-person, and on site Tuesday through Thursday
• Preferred bachelor’s degree or proof of certification training in at least one of the following areas: Musical Arts, Turntablism, Music Production.

Employee At Will Notice:

Your employment status will be as a temporary at-will employee. As an at-will employee, either YOU Boston or you (the at-will employee) may terminate your employment at any time with or without notice or with or without cause.

The location of your position will be on YOU Boston premises or designated worksite. Your check will be issued by the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation.

To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to Malik Gomes at

Subject Line: DJ and Music Instructor

*Youth Options Unlimited Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Boston, MA 02119 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boston, MA 02119: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27