Contract Artist Mentor

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

· Visual Arts (drawing/painting, mixed media, photography)

· Dance (cultural, hip-hop, jazz and ballet)

· Theatre (scene studies, improvisation, scriptwriting)

· Creative Writing (poetry, narrative fiction, blogging)

· Music (percussion, hip-hop, music production)

· Filmmaking (script-writing, documentary-style, editing)

The artist will have the opportunity to mentor youth through our Youth First Artist-In-Residence workshops in school sites, juvenile halls/camps, parks, libraries and community sites.

Note: This is a CONTRACT Position. Meaning, artist work at sites throughout the county on an as-needed basis for programming which can vary in location, length, and time of year.

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.

Salary: $55 – $100, hourly

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: Submit a cover letter, current Professional Resume/CV (include exhibitions, awards, etc), links to professional website, and a sample lesson plan if you have one. Dance, Music, and Theatre artists, please send video reels or video links of previous work. Interested candidates should review TOHYF’s website prior to applying.

Email all materials to: youthfirst@theatreofhearts.org.