Summary:
Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) in Seattle is seeking qualified candidates for a paid Community Music Fellowship managed by the Education Department. The fellow will assist the director of education in the research and development of a potential new community music program for under-served teens at the high school level.

Candidates applying for this position should be passionate about reaching out to under-served teens of diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. S/he should also possess a strong interest in working in informal teaching and learning environments, and learning to utilize resources such as museums, cultural institutions, community centers, teaching artists and other arts educators to provide young people access to out-of-school music instruction and performance experiences.

Fellowship Responsibilities and Compensation:
This unique opportunity in education program and curriculum design begins in the fall quarter and continues through the spring. The fellow’s schedule and hours are flexible, but require a minimum of 10-12 hours per week.
 

1. Assist the director of education in developing an evaluation and needs assessment plan for the music education/performance program
2. Assist with conducting interviews of both internal and external stakeholders to assess the various needs in the community for a teen music program
3. Collect and analyze data from the stakeholder’s interviews
4. Generate a report of the research findings and make recommendations for program design
5. Produce a final education program proposal.

The fellow will be incrementally issued a $1,200 honorarium from EMP|SFM throughout the duration of the fellowship, $400 per quarter.

Fellowship Learning Opportunities:

• Acquire hands-on program development experience in a community music environment
• Obtain experience assessing institutional, public school, community, and student needs/ attitudes surrounding community-based music education
• Develop skills in working with community arts leaders and educators committed to diversity and providing for under-served youth audiences.
• Obtain first-hand knowledge of museum education best practices, and making curricular connections to the EMP|SFM’s exhibitions, collections, and teen programming goals
• Produce a final program proposal based on original research findings.
• Participate in departmental, project team, and all-staff meetings as schedule permits
• Opportunities to attend or participate in museum programs and events

Minimum Skill Requirements/Education:

• B.A./B.M. degree in music education or music, nearing completion of an M.A/M.M. music education preferred.
• Multi-instrumentalists preferred
• Demonstrated teaching experience and music curriculum/program design.
• Instruction background in music theory, improvisation, ear training, and various music/performance styles, ranging from rock, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and other contemporary popular music styles
• Strong interest in community music programs and informal learning environments
• Familiarity with education best practices and program evaluation in museums or related cultural organizations a plus. 
• Ability to show initiative, think creatively, and work independently
• Comfortable with MS Office applications

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to internships@empsfm.org, specifying the fellowship in the subject line and describing how the position matches the candidate’s qualifications and goals in the cover letter.


Questions? Contact us at internships@empsfm.org