Employment - Rock to the Future

We're thrilled you're interested in working with Rock to the Future!

Rock to the Future is an inclusive workplace, committed to having a staff and board of directors whose diverse backgrounds reflect the communities we serve in Philadelphia. Candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Title: Anti-Violence Coordinator

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week: Primarily 10:30am - 6:30pm Monday - Friday, and will require occasional evenings and weekends for events and partnership meetings.

Compensation: Full-time, exempt position with compensation ranging from $40,000 - 45,000, with medical, dental, and vision insurance, with generous paid time off and paid holidays, a 403b retirement fund, life insurance, and paid professional development opportunities.

Job Reports to: Program Director

Start Date: February 2023

Rock to the Future supports positive youth development and economic empowerment through free, student-driven music programs for Philadelphia youth. We envision that all youth in Philadelphia will have access to the life-changing benefits of our transformative music programs.

Rock to the Future’s Anti-Violence Coordinator will lead our ecosystem including our justice-based and community-based programs to provide ongoing support and resources to reduce violence and support healthy outcomes for Philadelphia youth. This position is hybrid with administrative work being completed remotely and in-person needs directly at our locations in North, Northwest, West, and Southwest Philadelphia and community events throughout the city.

Responsibilities

Support the transition of youth in our incarceration and intervention programs to our community-based programs upon release
Recruit youth who are at-risk to be involved with violence through being a credible messenger and building relationships
Connect youth with employment, mentorship, and educational resources and opportunities
Track and provide key reporting metrics to the Program Director for reporting on grants funding
Provide workshops for youth, families, team, and partners on anti-violence, conflict resolution, mediation, restorative practices, and trauma informed strategies
Participate in local events and anti-violence coalitions to ensure our work uplifts and supports and a cohesive, city-wide approach to anti-violence
Coordinate a student-led anti-violence and justice action group
Plan and organize community events that support youth pride, leadership, and advocacy
Attend annual student and organization events, monthly team trainings, and weekly team meetings

Qualifications

Similar lived experiences to the youth we serve, particularly those in incarceration, intervention, and re-entry programs
Prior experience in violence prevention and intervention
Understanding of educational, child welfare, and judicial systems and the knowledge, skills, and ability to navigate these systems successfully
The ability and willingness to work with youth, especially those in incarceration or intervention programs
Familiarity with key neighborhoods Rock to the Future serves including Kensington, Hunting Park, Germantown, and West Philadelphia
Ability to travel to various locations throughout Philadelphia

How to apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@rocktothefuture.org and we will follow up with qualified candidates to schedule an interview.

Substitute Instructors
We're always looking for substitute instructors to teach guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals, ukulele, recording, help with homework, and other creative workshops.

To be considered for a substitute instructor position, please fill out this survey to be added to our list. No calls please!

Compensation

Rock to the Future strives to be as transparent as possible. We have created this compensation comparison to show our pay scale and how it reflects against similar organizations. Review this chart to see why you should apply to be an instructor today!

Volunteering

Please also consider volunteering your time to help students with academics, music, and post-secondary help, and/or administrative and events support. Visit our volunteer page.