We’re hiring freelance music facilitators
Are you a talented musician and facilitator passionate about empowering people through music?
At Finding Rhythms, we use music as a catalyst to empower people to improve their lives.
We run collaborative music-making courses for those at risk of offending—both in prisons and in the community. Led by music industry professionals, our creative programs give participants the tools to build confidence, develop transferrable skills, and forge positive relationships, supporting their desistance from crime.
Alongside music-making, participants can also achieve a King’s Trust qualification in Personal Development and Employability Skills.
Our culturally-relevant facilitators use a person-centred approach, high-quality music production, and professional equipment to empower participants and inspire change.
Who we’re looking for
We are on the lookout for music facilitators to lead sessions with people at risk of offending and reoffending. You may have expertise in either music production, lyric writing, rapping or general group facilitation in a musical setting. You will be knowledgeable about, and able to work within a wide range of contemporary music genres and subgenres.
We are not looking for traditional music teachers or educators, but those who have the skills to lead and encourage creative expression.
About the role
As a Finding Rhythms facilitator, you’ll run collaborative music-making workshops that help participants achieve the following outcomes:
- Social: improved relationships and interactions with others
- Personal: improved wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence
- Skills: improved life-skills (e.g. teamwork, communication) and musical skills
This is a freelance role, working on a project-by-project basis.
Essential skills/ knowledge
✔ Professional musician or producer with expertise in beatmaking, vocals, or an instrument
✔ Proficient in recording software and music production techniques
✔ Knowledgeable in contemporary music genres like drill, afrobeats, UK grime, and trap
✔ Confident group leader, able to engage people from diverse backgrounds
✔ Adaptable, adjusting sessions to fit different skill levels and needs
✔ Strong communicator, skilled in quickly building trust and rapport
✔ Team player, working well with staff and fellow facilitators
✔ Aware of trauma and mental health, understanding their impact on behavior
✔ Skilled in active listening, creating a safe and supportive and non-judgemental space
✔ Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
✔ Comfortable discussing lyrical boundaries
Desirable skills/knowledge
✔Experience in criminal justice, mental health, or youth justice
✔Experience in collecting evaluations to show the impact of music programs
We particularly encourage applications from people who have lived experience of the criminal justice system.
We pay competitive freelance rates.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Interested?
Email [email protected] and fill out this short form: Application Form