The Storytelling Intern will play an important component in delivering, creating, and sharing YMF's impact. Throughout this internship, they will be engaging with our students, families, partners, board members, donors, and other stakeholders to identify and develop unique stories that will demonstrate the power of our programs and our impact. In this position, the intern will have the opportunities to learn about the inner-workings of a fast paced arts-education non profit, learn about the diverse communities of Los Angeles, including South L.A., East L.A., and Compton, and have a platform to showcase their creative voice to develop and share YMF's stories. This position will be primarily in person, working from our campus in South Central, approx. 15-20 hours per week from August through February.
Prospective applications should have a demonstrated passion for storytelling, writing or journalism, and some experience in digital media. We are looking for applicants who have an interest in research, data collection, and evaluation, the ability to work with populations from diverse communities, communicate clearly, and share our mission to challenge Euro-centric structures inherent in the education system and make arts education accessible for all. Fluency in speaking and writing in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Other preferred qualities include an interest in exploring traditional and modern intersections of music across diverse cultural perspectives, knowledge of or passion for music, film, and other forms of media and performing arts, and a high level of organizational, multitasking, and office suite skills (Apple OS, Google Suite)
The Young Musicians Foundation (YMF) empowers communities to find creativity, connection, and joy by providing access to high-quality music education and experiences. YMF is fundamentally dedicated to social justice. We believe that every student – every person – should have access to the numerous, profound, and well-documented lifelong benefits that music education provides. In addition to bringing tuition-free, weekly music instruction to over 5,000 students at 20 partner schools and sites throughout Los Angeles, YMF also supports onsite community-initiated programming, performances, events, and student scholarship opportunities.
To apply to YMF’s Storytelling Intern position, please complete the application found at ymf.org/work-with-us/. For any questions about applying or requirements, email info@ymf.org with “Storytelling Internship Application” in the subject.
