Audio Engineering Instructor Intern | Music Changing Lives | Handshake

Reports To: ​​Site Liaison Supervises Others: ​No GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Audio Engineering Instructor Intern will work directly with a team of volunteers dedicated to providing students with the necessary instruction and supplies needed for gaining a basic knowledge of the practice and history of music production. He or she must also act as a positive role model, coach, and mentor. The Audio Engineering Instructor Intern must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students we service as well as a basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of music. Ensuring that Music Changing Lives’ student volunteers and students reach their potential will take a tremendous amount of hard work, flexibility, and commitment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Audio Engineering Instructor Intern must be able to lead a group of 5-15 students in an instructional setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety by implementing the various Music Changing Lives activities in these areas: 1. Production 2. Recording 3. Mixing and Mastering 4. Using various software ex. Pro Tools, Logic, FL-Studio and Reasons 5. Various music activities Other Responsibilities:

• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
• Ensure homework assistance, academic enrichments, are being implemented while using curriculum and materials provided by MCL.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Engage children and youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
• Ensure student safety by assisting in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance in an effort to keep the designated work areas are clean and orderly.
• Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with child safety guidelines.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign-in/ sign-outs for students and volunteers.
• Identify student needs and communicate to Site Coordinator, teachers, MCL administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Commit to a full-year program, demonstrated by arriving on time, every day and completing time cards appropriately.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Arrives punctually in order to meet responsibilities in site start up and assignments.
• Maintains close communication with MCL Coordinator regarding planned or emergency absences
• Assists in keeping the site clean, including cleaning tables, mopping and vacuuming.
• Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality in staff, student and volunteer matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Required
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

COMPUTER & EQUIPMENT SKILLS:

• Word Processing/Data Entry
• Use of Typical Office Equipment

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