While these members serve as part of a regional cohort and participate in regional cohort trainings and activities, they spend the majority of their term serving directly at a specific host site organization.
Through collaborative service, Team Up AmeriCorps members develop their own professional skills and passions, expand effectiveness of southwest Colorado organizations, and ultimately support people to thrive.
Team Up has been utilizing collective impact initiatives since 2015 to collaborate across sectors and promote communication towards common goals within rural Southwest Colorado communities.
iAM MUSIC is an ecosystem founded by artists for artists serving as a creative hub for collaboration through empowerment, education, and events. iAM MUSIC is committed to its mission to pursue innovative ways to empower and encourage mutual support among musicians of every level while cultivating originality, and creating opportunities and space for collaboration and mentorship for both youth and aspiring as well as professional musicians.
iAM MUSIC students learn to speak the language of music, work with other students, execute short and long-term project goals, and gain experience real-life performance opportunities alongside professionals. Service Position Summary:
The AmeriCorps Member will support our high school internship programs, youth music exploration, and community music events. This position will serve directly as a mentor with young people who are interested in music, music production, performance, and careers within the music industry.
Team Up AmeriCorps members serve directly at their Host Site organization to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities through direct and indirect service. High School Internship & Youth Music Support





Coordinate and oversee high school internship programs alongside iAM Music Staff with relevant experience and interest
Collaborate with interns to support proper completion and tracking of required program hours
Create new opportunities for student alumni engagement and support
Support students in exploring their musical interests and aspirations
Provide structured mentorship and support to participating youth
Festival & Event Support*

Assist with planning and implementing festival activities
Support growth and creativity in regards to event and festival logistics
Support the transition and expansion of the festival at its new location
Assist with increasing event marketing, promotion, and outreach
Implement programming, activities, and new festival areas
Opportunity to provide stage management and artist support alongside staff during festival events
Help manage equipment, supplies, and inventory for events
Support event setup and breakdown
Provide hands-on support during events and festival operations

*Note: Festivals and Events supported in this role are programmatic and not fundraising initiatives
Track host site and AmeriCorps data
Attend Team Up AmeriCorps regional trainings, cohort connection days, and Days of Service
Support staff in creating and maintaining a welcoming studio environment




Opportunity to sit in on classes and support students
Opportunity to support students with instruments/equipment and learn about instrument maintenance and repair
Ability to serve independently, take initiative, and be motivated by the projects they are doing
Compassion and awareness: self-awareness, awareness of cultural differences, social differences and understanding of implicit bias
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; High School Graduate required (GED accepted,) college graduate or equivalent work experience preferred
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required
Passion for music and helping young people explore their interests.
Basic understanding of event production or willingness to learn.
Basic computer and technology skills, including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, etc.).
Ability to perform physical aspects of event production, including lifting and moving supplies and equipment.
Dependable, flexible, and able to take on different responsibilities as programs and events evolve.
Term of Service - Time Commitment:
This is a Minimum Time national and community service position requiring approximately 20 hours/week. Adaptable hours are required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments. Service on the following dates is required:
~ March 31: Farmworkers Day of Service
~virtual in February

Training and Support Provided:
Team Up AmeriCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may

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