Music Teacher & Lead Vocalist for Social Impact Internship Remote Position Schedule, Duration, Position Type -Contract, Part-Time, Internship -Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer (Unpaid) - Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules - Minimum commitment: 3 months - Start date: Flexible - Full ownership of all intellectual property rights - 50/50 split on all net proceeds Position Overview Join Voice Up as a Music Teacher & Lead Vocalist Intern, creating original music that bridges diverse musical traditions to address mental health awareness and community connection. You'll compose and perform songs that span multiple genres - from R&B to folk, jazz to Afrobeat, and country music - while focusing on messages of hope, healing, and social change. Intellectual Property & Revenue Structure - Interns maintains full ownership of all original intellectual property - 50/50 split of net proceeds from all commercial use of created works - Retention of rights to use intellectual property in personal portfolio - Co-branding opportunities on all products and materials - Transparent quarterly revenue reporting and distribution - Clear attribution rights on all published works - Collaborative marketing opportunities - Input on product development and distribution Key Responsibilities - Compose original songs focused on mental and behavioral health themes - Create music that bridges different cultural and musical traditions - Develop lyrics that address social issues while offering hope - Collaborate with musicians from various backgrounds - Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders - Document the songwriting and creative process - Research musical traditions and their role in social movements - Build connections between different musical communities Required Qualifications - Current enrollment in an accredited college or university - Strong musical composition and performance abilities - Experience in multiple musical genres - Understanding of music's role in social change - Ability to write meaningful, impactful lyrics - Basic music production skills - Cultural sensitivity and appreciation - Interest in mental health advocacy Musical Focus Areas - Folk traditions and storytelling - R&B and soul expression - Jazz improvisation and collaboration - Afrobeat rhythms and energy - Country music narrative styles - Cross-cultural fusion - Community-based music making - Therapeutic music applications What You'll Gain - Portfolio of original compositions - Experience in cross-genre creation - Understanding of music's social impact - Skills in collaborative composition - Network of musicians nationwide - Project management experience - Letter of support from Voice Up's founder upon successful completion - Real-world music advocacy experience Project Deliverables - Minimum of 3-5 original compositions - Documentation of creative process - Collaborative music projects - Performance recordings - Impact measurement reports - Community engagement strategies - Musical resource library - Cultural context documentation Team Structure You'll join a dynamic team of 20 emerging college student leaders across the nation, participating in weekly Saturday afternoon meetings while developing musical initiatives for social change. To Apply Send to Please submit: - Your resume - Musical portfolio/samples - Statement about music's role in social change - List of musical influences Creative Guidelines - Focus on positive, uplifting messages - Address mental health sensitively - Incorporate multiple cultural influences - Create accessible, engaging music - Maintain authenticity across genres - Consider audience engagement - Include collaborative elements - Respect cultural traditions Voice Up Publishing Inc. believes in the power of music to create social change and build community. We seek musicians who can bridge different traditions while creating meaningful impact. Key Project Goals - Create purpose-centered music - Bridge cultural divisions - Raise mental health awareness - Build community through song - Document musical impact - Develop collaborative processes - Share cultural traditions - Foster musical dialogue Ideal candidates will demonstrate: - Musical versatility - Cultural appreciation - Songwriting ability - Collaborative spirit - Social awareness - Production skills - Performance experience - Cross-cultural understanding Special consideration given to candidates with: - Multi-instrumental abilities - Recording experience - Cross-genre expertise - Mental health advocacy experience - Community music leadership - Cultural music study - Collaborative projects - Social impact through arts Voice Up Publishing Inc. is committed to using music as a tool for positive social change. We welcome applications from musicians who can help create a soundtrack for healing, connection, and community building. This role requires both musical excellence and social consciousness. The ideal candidate will understand how different musical traditions can come together to create powerful messages of hope and change. We particularly value candidates who can authentically engage with multiple musical traditions while respecting their cultural origins.