Artist Mentor – Hip Hop Songwriting/Music Production

Contract Artist Mentors: Hip-Hop Songwriting/Music Production

Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First (TOHYF) is seeking Professional Working Artists in the following disciplines:

Music (Hip-Hop Songwriting and Music Production)

The artists will get to mentor youth in our Youth First Artist-In-Residence workshops in school sites, juvenile halls/camps and community sites.

**Note: This is a CONTRACT Position. Meaning, we work with sites that are in need for programming which can vary in location, length, and time of year.*

Residencies are custom-designed and standards-based, and typically consist of 1-2 hour workshops conducted sequentially once or twice per week for 13-15 weeks, culminating in a Work-in-Progress presentation. The majority of workshops will be held in person. Candidates who have previous teaching experience, and/or knowledge of the VAPA and Common Core State Standards are a plus. All artists must provide their own vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of a negative TB test. You will also be required to obtain and pass a background check at an agency designated by TOHYF.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: The mission of the TOHYF Artist-In-Residence Program is to prevent and intervene in youth violence by involving underserved, low-income youth and their families in extended, high-quality, standards-based, multidisciplinary arts educational workshops.

TOHYF works with at-promise youth ages 4 to 24 at schools, libraries, probation facilities, and community-based sites throughout Los Angeles County. Since 1992, our Youth First Artist-In-Residence Program has successfully provided over 295,000 youth with an environment that allows them the freedom of self-expression. By conducting workshops through TOHYF, professional artists will help underserved youth learn important skills extending beyond the arts. Please review our website to learn more – www.theatreofhearts.org

Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First is an equal opportunity employer/contractor.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $55 – $100, hourly

Benefits: None.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: September 1, 2026

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Submit a cover letter, current Professional Resume/CV (please include exhibitions, awards, etc), links to professional website/portfolio, and a sample lesson plan if you have one to: admin@theatreofhearts.org and youthfirst@ theatreofhearts.org. TOHYF will review submissions and contact suitable candidates for an interview.