Music Teaching Artist & Mentor for Prison Arts

SDSU Research Foundation; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The PAC Teaching Artist and Mentor in music serves inside Avenal State Prison and other CDCR institutions, leading classes, mentoring peer facilitators, and delivering arts programming with a collaborative team. The role emphasizes training, on-site support, and timely provision of supplies and activities.

Candidates should have experience in planning classes or programs in higher education or related fields, and be able to work within a team to support ongoing arts initiatives in correctional

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and consistently with PAC Leadership.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including educators, peer facilitators, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple meetings, deadlines, and coordination tasks.

Responsibilities

• Teach & mentor interns and peer facilitators; regular on-site mentor visits.
• Submit post-class reports after every site visit.
• Collaborate with PAC Leadership to plan events and exhibitions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Studio Art or related

Job description

The PAC Teaching Artist and Mentor in music serves inside Avenal State Prison and other CDCR institutions, leading classes, mentoring peer facilitators, and delivering arts programming with a collaborative team. The role emphasizes training, on-site support, and timely provision of supplies and activities.

Candidates should have experience in planning classes or programs in higher education or related fields, and be able to work within a team to support ongoing arts initiatives in correctional