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POSITION OVERVIEW

RIOT is seeking a part-time contracted Head Teaching Artist to lead and coordinate AMP’d, blending lead instruction, curriculum development, and program coordination to support high school youth in exploring music as a tool for empowerment, identity, and creative expression. 

The Head Teaching Artist will guide weekly workshops, facilitate open studio sessions, coordinate with additional teaching artists to deliver consistent, youth-centered instruction, support youth-led music creation, and oversee logistics for a culminating community showcase. This position is ideal for a musician-educator committed to anti-oppressive practice, youth empowerment, and community-centered arts education.

The Head Teaching Artist will report directly to the RIOT Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LEAD INSTRUCTION — Act as the program’s lead educator, maintaining consistent, cohesive instruction across the program in partnership with the teaching team.

COORDINATE TEACHING TEAM — Work closely with two additional Teaching Artists each week to co-facilitate lessons, workshops, and open studio sessions; provide structure, communication, and guidance to ensure consistent, culturally aware instruction.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT — Develop weekly lesson plans aligned with RIOT’s values of empowerment, identity exploration, and process-over-perfection; incorporate accessible, culturally aware, youth-centered teaching approaches.

PROGRAM COORDINATION — Collaborate with PSU staff on outreach and recruitment; coordinate weekly logistics, communication, and program flow; support showcase planning and execution.

EQUIPMENT & SPACE SUPPORT — Assist with instrument setup and breakdown during program days; help maintain a safe, welcoming, and accessible creative environment.

VALUES-BASED PRACTICE — Model trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive pedagogy; foster community-building, curiosity-driven learning, and youth-led creative exploration.

WHAT YOU BRING

REQUIRED 

Experience, enthusiasm, and comfort working with high school youth

Experience teaching music, developing curriculum, and planning lessons

Proficiency in at least one area: guitar, bass, drums, keys, vocals, songwriting, or basic production

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to prioritize, self-direct, and adapt to student needs

Commitment to RIOT’s mission, values, and identity-affirming, anti-oppressive education

PREFERRED

Experience working with LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and gender-expansive youth

Ability to play multiple instruments at a basic to intermediate level 

Experience facilitating open studio environments or collaborative jam sessions

Basic recording/production skills

Familiarity with trauma-informed, youth-centered, or anti-oppressive instruction

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to move between different work environments

Some light to moderate lifting of musical equipment (up to 40lbs)

HOURS & COMPENSATION

8–10 hours per week, consisting of: 

4 hours teaching and facilitation

2 hours curriculum development

2 hours coordination and outreach

Additional limited planning hours in September for outreach, curriculum preparation, and coordination.

Program sessions will occur on Mondays and Fridays from 3pm to 5pm

$30/hour, with weekly hours capped to remain within the RISCA-funded project budget.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their application through RIOT’s application portal.

Applicants will be asked to submit their résumé and answer a few short questions about their teaching experience, interest in the role, and alignment with RIOT’s mission. Optional cover letters are welcome but not required.

Applications will be reviewed by the RIOT Board with hiring finalized by mid-September to support early outreach and planning.

If you need accommodations to complete the application, please reach out to info@riotri.org.

This is a contracted position starting in September 2026, running through early December 2026. 

PLEASE NOTE: A background check (BCI) is required for all youth‑serving roles. Applicants who move forward in the hiring process will need to complete a BCI, which can be done at the courthouse in downtown Providence; instructions will be provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LEAD INSTRUCTION — Act as the program’s lead educator, maintaining consistent, cohesive instruction across the program in partnership with the teaching team.

COORDINATE TEACHING TEAM — Work closely with two additional Teaching Artists each week to co-facilitate lessons, workshops, and open studio sessions; provide structure, communication, and guidance to ensure consistent, culturally aware instruction.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT — Develop weekly lesson plans aligned with RIOT’s values of empowerment, identity exploration, and process-over-perfection; incorporate accessible, culturally aware, youth-centered teaching approaches.

PROGRAM COORDINATION — Collaborate with PSU staff on outreach and recruitment; coordinate weekly logistics, communication, and program flow; support showcase planning and execution.

EQUIPMENT & SPACE SUPPORT — Assist with instrument setup and breakdown during program days; help maintain a safe, welcoming, and accessible creative environment.

VALUES-BASED PRACTICE — Model trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive pedagogy; foster community-building, curiosity-driven learning, and youth-led creative exploration.

WHAT YOU BRING

REQUIRED 

Experience, enthusiasm, and comfort working with high school youth

Experience teaching music, developing curriculum, and planning lessons

Proficiency in at least one area: guitar, bass, drums, keys, vocals, songwriting, or basic production

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to prioritize, self-direct, and adapt to student needs

Commitment to RIOT’s mission, values, and identity-affirming, anti-oppressive education

PREFERRED

Experience working with LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and gender-expansive youth

Ability to play multiple instruments at a basic to intermediate level 

Experience facilitating open studio environments or collaborative jam sessions

Basic recording/production skills

Familiarity with trauma-informed, youth-centered, or anti-oppressive instruction

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to move between different work environments

Some light to moderate lifting of musical equipment (up to 40lbs)

HOURS & COMPENSATION

8–10 hours per week, consisting of: 

4 hours teaching and facilitation

2 hours curriculum development

2 hours coordination and outreach

Additional limited planning hours in September for outreach, curriculum preparation, and coordination.

Program sessions will occur on Mondays and Fridays from 3pm to 5pm

$30/hour, with weekly hours capped to remain within the RISCA-funded project budget.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their application through RIOT’s application portal.

Applicants will be asked to submit their résumé and answer a few short questions about their teaching experience, interest in the role, and alignment with RIOT’s mission. Optional cover letters are welcome but not required.

Applications will be reviewed by the RIOT Board with hiring finalized by mid-September to support early outreach and planning.

If you need accommodations to complete the application, please reach out to info@riotri.org.

This is a contracted position starting in September 2026, running through early December 2026. 

AMP’d is an 8-week afterschool music program presented by RIOT in partnership with Providence Student Union. Designed for high school youth, AMP’d blends instrument instruction, songwriting, recording, and identity-affirming workshops to help students explore music as a tool for empowerment, creative expression, and community-building. The program centers accessibility, experimentation, and youth voice—offering multiple entry points for students of all experience levels.

POSITION OVERVIEW

RIOT is seeking part-time contracted Teaching Artists with strong proficiency in one or more instruments to support AMP’d’s weekly workshops and open studio sessions. Teaching Artists will work closely with the Head Teaching Artist to deliver high-quality, youth-centered instruction, provide expert-level guidance on specific instruments, and help create an accessible, collaborative learning environment.

This role is ideal for musician-educators who are enthusiastic about working with youth, committed to anti-oppressive practice, and excited to support young people in developing confidence, creativity, and musical skills. Multiple positions may be filled depending on applicants’ instrumental expertise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION — Provide expert-level instruction on your primary instrument(s); support group lessons, skill-building activities, and youth-led music creation.

WORKSHOP SUPPORT — Assist the Head Teaching Artist in facilitating weekly workshops, open studio sessions, collaborative jams, and recording activities.

CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT — Contribute to weekly lesson planning and deliver instruction aligned with RIOT’s values of empowerment, identity exploration, and process-over-perfection. 

YOUTH-CENTERED PRACTICE — Support students in finding their own voice, experimenting creatively, and building confidence in a collaborative environment. 

EQUIPMENT & SPACE SUPPORT — Assist with instrument setup and breakdown during program days; help maintain a safe, welcoming, and accessible creative environment.

VALUES-BASED PRACTICE — Model trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive pedagogy; foster community-building, curiosity-driven learning, and youth-led creative exploration.

WHAT YOU BRING

REQUIRED 

Experience, enthusiasm, and comfort working with high school youth

Strong proficiency in at least one instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keys, vocals, or songwriting/production)

Experience teaching music or supporting youth in creative learning environments

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to adapt instruction to different skill levels and student interests

Commitment to RIOT’s mission, values, and identity-affirming, anti-oppressive education

PREFERRED

Ability to play multiple instruments at a basic to intermediate level 

Experience working with LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and gender-expansive youth

Experience facilitating open studio environments or collaborative jam sessions

Basic recording/production skills

Familiarity with trauma-informed, youth-centered, or anti-oppressive instruction

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to move between different work environments

Some light to moderate lifting of musical equipment 

PLEASE NOTE: A background check (BCI) is required for all youth‑serving roles. Applicants who move forward in the hiring process will need to complete a BCI, which can be done at the courthouse in downtown Providence; instructions will be provided.

ABOUT RIOT

RIOT is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that uses music creation, critical thinking, and collaborative relationships to foster collective empowerment and healthy identities in girls, women, trans, and gender-expansive youth and adults. Our programs center creative exploration, voice, agency, and community-building. We believe music is a powerful tool for self-expression, identity exploration, and social change — and that everyone deserves access to creative spaces where they can be loud, brave, and fully themselves. 

To learn more, visit riotri.org.

RIOT is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that uses music creation, critical thinking, and collaborative relationships to foster collective empowerment and healthy identities in girls, women, trans, and gender-expansive youth and adults. Our programs center creative exploration, voice, agency, and community-building. We believe music is a powerful tool for self-expression, identity exploration, and social change—and that everyone deserves access to creative spaces where they can be loud, brave, and fully themselves.

POSITION OVERVIEW

RIOT is seeking a part-time contracted Youth Programs Coordinator to lead instruction, planning, logistics, and coordination across our two flagship youth-centered initiatives. This dynamic role blends music teaching, curriculum development, program coordination, and operational leadership.

The position seamlessly shifts responsibilities by season:

Fall 2026 (AMP’d): Serve as the Head Teaching Artist, leading afterschool music workshops and recording sessions for high school youth in partnership with the Providence Student Union.

Fall 2026 – Summer 2027 (Youth Rock Camp): Serve as the Camp Coordinator, leading operational planning, volunteer supervision, and logistics for our 5-day summer camp for middle school youth.

This role is ideal for a multi-talented musician-educator and youth-centered organizer who thrives in collaborative environments and is excited to help create joyful, identity-affirming community spaces.

Reports to: RIOT Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

AMP’d: Amplifying Music & Power (Fall Program)

LEAD INSTRUCTION — Act as the program’s lead educator, maintaining consistent, cohesive instruction across the program in partnership with the teaching team.

TEAM LEADERSHIP — Coordinate and guide two weekly Teaching Artists to ensure consistent, culturally aware instruction.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT — Develop weekly lesson plans aligned with RIOT’s values of empowerment, identity exploration, and process-over-perfection; incorporate accessible, culturally aware, youth-centered teaching approaches.

PROGRAM LOGISTICS — Collaborate with PSU staff on outreach and recruitment; coordinate weekly logistics, communication, and program flow; support showcase planning and execution.

GEAR MANAGEMENT — Assist with instrument setup and breakdown to maintain a safe, welcoming, and accessible space.

YOUTH ROCK CAMP (Summer Program)

OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS — Lead camp planning with the Board, including securing locations, coordinating site visits, and managing operational timelines.

PROGRAM PREPARATION — Co-design the daily camp schedule, recruit workshop facilitators, and prepare necessary gear and materials.

ADMINISTRATIVE & BUDGET — Manage the program inbox, respond to family inquiries, log expenses, and monitor the camp budget categories.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATION — Manage schedules, roles, shifts, and communication for a team of 20–30 camp volunteers.

CAMP WEEK LEADERSHIP — Run on-the-ground operations during camp week, including daily staff huddles, safety checks, student transitions, and showcase execution.

BOARD COMMUNICATIONS — Provide weekly progress updates and surface operational bottlenecks early to ensure smooth execution.

CORE VALUES-BASED PRACTICE (All RIOT Programming)

Model trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive facilitation across all activities

Foster collaboration, creativity, and identity-affirming community-building across all youth programming.

WHAT YOU BRING

REQUIRED 

Education & Music: Experience teaching music, developing youth curriculums, and strong proficiency in at least one area (guitar, bass, drums, keys, vocals, songwriting, or basic production).

Logistics & Scheduling: Proven ability to build complex schedules (lessons, camp blocks, volunteer shifts) and manage room setups or space transitions.

Administration: Proficiency with organizational tools (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, shared calendars) and managing public-facing communication channels.

Operations & Budgeting: Experience tracking expenses against categorical limits and troubleshooting last-minute schedule or material shifts.

Leadership: Experience organizing teams, managing documentation, and meeting tight timelines independently.

Mission Alignment: Clear commitment to identity-affirming, youth-centered, and anti-oppressive education.

PREFERRED

Coordinating logistics specifically for youth camps, arts-based events, or community organizing.

Supervising multidisciplinary volunteer teams.

Facilitating open studio environments or collaborative music jam sessions.

Ability to play multiple instruments at a basic to intermediate level 

Familiarity with trauma-informed and gender-affirming practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to move dynamically between multiple rooms and work environments.

Ability to lift musical equipment and supplies up to 40–50 lbs.

Capacity to maintain energy and focus during fast-paced, active camp days. 

HOURS & COMPENSATION

Type: Temporary contracted position

RIOT Youth Rock Camp is a 5-day summer day camp for girls, trans, and gender-expansive youth ages 11–14. Campers learn an instrument, form a band, write an original song, create band art, participate in enrichment workshops, and perform at a final showcase for friends, family, and fans. The program centers empowerment, identity exploration, creative expression, and community-building — offering a transformative experience for youth at all musical skill levels.

POSITION OVERVIEW

RIOT is seeking a part-time, hourly Camp Coordinator to support the planning, preparation, and execution of Youth Rock Camp 2027. The Camp Coordinator will work closely with the RIOT Board to lead camp planning and logistics, co-design the daily schedule, identify workshop facilitators, determine volunteer needs, and ensure all operational elements are in place ahead of camp week. During camp week, the Camp Coordinator will oversee daily operations and supervise a volunteer team of approximately 20–30 people, including band coaches, counselors, workshop instructors, and gear/hospitality volunteers, to help deliver a safe, welcoming, and empowering experience for all campers.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, youth-centered organizer who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys building community, and is excited to help create a joyful, identity-affirming summer experience for middle school youth.

The Camp Coordinator reports directly to the RIOT Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING & LOGISTICS — Lead camp planning with support from the RIOT Board, including scouting and securing camp and showcase locations, coordinating site visits, managing timelines, and ensuring all operational needs are in place before summer.

SCHEDULE & PROGRAM PREPARATION — Co-design the daily camp schedule with the Board; coordinate workshop and lesson needs; identify workshop facilitators; determine volunteer roles and daily staffing needs; ensure spaces, gear, and materials are prepared and accessible.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT — Manage administrative tasks such as email communication, documentation, responding to family inquiries, and maintaining clear records throughout the planning process. 

BUDGET OVERSIGHT — Work with the Board to refine and monitor the camp budget; track expenses; identify cost needs; surface logistical or financial considerations early. 

VOLUNTEER COORDINATION — Manage communication, scheduling, and day-to-day coordination for 20–30 volunteers (coaches, counselors, workshop instructors, support teams). Recruitment support is shared with the Board. 

CAMP WEEK LEADERSHIP — Lead daily operations during camp week, including staff huddles, safety checks, transitions, family communication, and on-the-ground decision-making; support showcase execution.

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTING — Provide weekly updates to the Board on planning progress, timelines, and emerging needs; report blockers early to ensure smooth preparation. 

VALUES-BASED PRACTICE — Model trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive pedagogy; foster collaboration, creativity, and identity-affirming community-building throughout planning and camp week. 

WHAT YOU BRING

REQUIRED 

Ability to build and manage schedules — daily camp schedule, workshop blocks, volunteer assignments

Experience with basic budget tracking — logging expenses, monitoring categories, staying within limits

Proficiency with organizational tools — Google Drive, Docs, Sheets; email management; shared calendars

Comfort coordinating logistics — room setups, gear needs, materials prep, space transitions

Ability to manage communication channels — email inboxes, volunteer updates, family inquiries

Experience organizing teams or volunteers — assigning roles, confirming shifts, tracking attendance

Ability to maintain documentation — notes, timelines, checklists, progress updates

Strong time-management skills — prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, staying ahead of needs

Ability to troubleshoot operational issues — last-minute changes, missing materials, schedule shifts

PREFERRED

Experience coordinating logistics for youth programs, camps, or arts-based events 

Experience identifying or supporting workshop facilitators or instructors

Experience supervising volunteers across varied roles

Experience co-designing schedules, lesson plans, or program structures 

Comfort anticipating logistical needs and troubleshooting emerging issues

Ability to play multiple instruments at a basic to intermediate level 

Experience in community organizing, arts education, or youth development

Familiarity with trauma-informed, anti-racist, and gender-affirming practices 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to move between multiple rooms and work environments

Ability to lift musical equipment and supplies 

Ability to support room setups, gear movement, and general camp logistics

Ability to participate in fast-paced program days with frequent activity changes

HOURS & COMPENSATION

Temporary contracted position at $30/hour from November 2026 to mid-Summer 2027

Hours — Total estimate of 170 hours

~4 hours/week during early planning months

Increasing hours as camp approaches