Come work with us at SoundCorps!
Looking to put your skills to work in support of Chattanooga’s music community? You’ll find our open roles listed below, along with application instructions. We encourage you to apply if you see a role that excites you — your talent could be just what we need. SoundCorps’ mission is focused on building the music community in Chattanooga, so if you are a musician, educator, event producer, music mover-and-shaker, or other supporter of that Chattanooga music ecosystem, please let us know your experience in that space, as well. We always prefer to hire from within the music community.
Roles currently available:
Artist Engagement Coordinator (PT, Stipend-based)
Projects / Short-Term Contracts
Videographer / Student Mentor (project-based)
Digital Strategy Coach for Musicians
Producer of All-Ages Shows (Volunteer/Stipend-based, Coming soon)
Program Manager
The Program Manager will provide leadership and day-to-day coordination for a digital skills training project that connects local students with videography education while spotlighting Chattanooga’s musicians. This role bridges creativity and organization: keeping the project on track, supporting staff and contractors, and ensuring the program delivers on its promise to the community.
The Program Manager will be the key point of contact with SoundCorps leadership, coordinating the project timeline, monitoring program progress, and making sure all work is high-quality and aligned with the approved scope. This position is term-limited through October 2026.
Responsibilities
Manage project staff, contractors, and teaching artists.
Maintain clear and timely communication with SoundCorps board members and community partners.
Ensure program deliverables are achieved on schedule and with professionalism.
Submit programmatic and financial reports in a timely manner.
Oversee compliance with State of Tennessee grant requirements.
Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support project success.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who brings both structure and creativity to the table. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong project management skills, including organizing complex timelines and details.
Clear, professional communication skills across diverse groups (students, musicians, funders, board members).
Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with a passion for creative community work.
Familiarity with arts or education programming, especially in music, media, or youth development, is a plus.
Flexibility and resourcefulness in solving problems as they arise.
What Success Looks Like
Students and musicians feel supported, engaged, and inspired.
The program stays on budget and on schedule.
Partners and funders receive timely, accurate reports.
The project contributes to Chattanooga’s creative community in a lasting way.
To Apply
All applications must be submitted by October 10, 2025 via email to emerson@soundcorps.org and include:
Email subject: Program Manager Application
Resume or CV detailing all relevant experience.
Cover letter (not required)
Compensation requirements: In terms of hourly rate, weekly/bi-weekly/monthly compensation, or FTE salary. (This may be ranges, for future negotiation)
Employment status requirement: W-2, 1099, or either.
Time availability: Part-time or Full-time (This position has some flexibility for the right person.)
References (optional): 1–2 people who can speak to your project or program management skills.
Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator provides essential administrative and project support for a digital skills training project that connects local students with videography education while spotlighting Chattanooga’s musicians. This role blends behind-the-scenes organization with on-the-ground support—helping to manage program logistics, maintain accurate records, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Reports to: Program Manager and Project Sponsor
The Program Coordinator works closely with the Program Manager and SoundCorps leadership to keep the project running efficiently, ensuring that financial, administrative, and logistical details are handled with care and accuracy.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining organized files.
Handle financial processes such as writing checks, tracking expenses, and keeping receipts and records organized.
Maintain inventory of program equipment and supplies; support check-out/check-in systems.
Assist with preparing programmatic and financial reports, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate.
Track deadlines and deliverables; send reminders and follow-ups as needed.
Support recruitment, enrollment, and communication with students, musicians, and teaching artists.
Assist with event logistics: setup, check-in, AV support, and wrap-up.
Ensure compliance with State of Tennessee grant requirements by keeping careful records and supporting timely submissions.
Provide general support to the Program Manager and take on additional tasks as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who enjoys keeping things organized and moving smoothly. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
Ability to handle financial tasks (tracking expenses, writing checks, reconciling receipts).
Clear, friendly communication skills with staff, students, and community partners.
Comfort with office tools (Docs/Sheets/Drive) and willingness to learn new systems.
Reliability, professionalism, and a problem-solving attitude.
Experience in arts, education, youth programming, or nonprofit administration is a plus.
What Success Looks Like
Financial records, reports, and inventories are accurate and up-to-date.
Meetings, workshops, and events run smoothly with the right details in place.
Students, musicians, and staff feel supported by strong communication and follow-through.
The Program Manager and Project Sponsor are able to focus on leadership while trusting administrative details are handled.
To Apply
Please submit your application by October 10, 2025 via email to emerson@soundcorps.org with the subject line: Program Coordinator Application. Include:
Resume or CV highlighting relevant administrative or coordination experience.
Brief note or cover letter (optional): tell us why this role interests you.
Compensation requirements: hourly rate or range; or preferred FTE equivalent.
Employment status preference: W-2, 1099, or either.
References (optional): 1–2 people who can speak to your administrative or coordination skills.
Artist Engagement Coordinator (Stipend-Based, Part-Time)
SoundCorps is hiring an Artist Engagement Coordinator to lead Chattanooga-wide outreach to musicians of all types. This role builds and runs a citywide engagement program—combining social media, direct contact, and in-person networking—so artists get what they need: a profile in the musician directory, connections to opportunities, and invites to workshops and events.
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: Monthly stipend (contract/1099)
Schedule: Part-time; some evenings/weekends for shows, meetups, and pop-ups
Responsibilities
Citywide outreach program: Design and execute a plan that blends social media, organizational partnership, email/text, phone, and face-to-face networking to reach artists across genres and neighborhoods.
Directory growth: Proactively identify, invite, and support musicians to register in the SoundCorps musician directory; provide light tech help and follow-ups.
Opportunity pipeline: Share gigs, grants, workshops, residencies, and services; make warm introductions; maintain an easy “one-stop” info flow for artists.
Events & presence: Table at shows, host pop-ups/office hours, attend community gatherings; represent SoundCorps with a friendly, solution-oriented vibe.
Content & comms: Draft short posts, stories, and messages that highlight opportunities and artists; coordinate with internal staff on calendars and campaigns.
Community partnerships: Build relationships with venues, studios, schools, churches, cultural groups, and neighborhood orgs to extend reach—especially to underrepresented communities.
Data & reporting: Keep clean records: contacts, outreach touchpoints, directory sign-ups, event attendance; deliver simple monthly metrics and insights.
Collaboration: Work with SoundCorps staff to align messaging, share data (where appropriate), and coordinate workshops and resources.
Creativity: Bring your personal vision and skills to this position, so it works for artists first, in a manner that is operationally efficient for SoundCorps.
Ideal Candidate
Already active in Chattanooga’s music scene; strong network and genuine curiosity about emerging artists.
Clear, personable communicator—comfortable DM’ing, calling, tabling, and speaking one-on-one.
Organized and reliable with basic spreadsheet skills and consistent follow-through.
Social-media fluent (IG/TikTok/FB), respectful community builder, and inclusive by default.
Able to work independently, manage a calendar, and show up at key evening/weekend moments.
Spanish or other language skills are a plus; driver’s license/transport helpful.
What Success Looks Like
More artists in the music directory (growth month over month, across diverse communities and genres).
Higher participation in workshops and opportunities, with improved follow-through and satisfaction.
Consistent communication cadence (posts, emails, texts) and quick response times to artist inquiries.
Stronger partnerships with venues and community organizations that expand reach and trust.
Why Join Us
You’ll be a friendly first point of contact for Chattanooga’s music creators—helping them find resources, community, and momentum. If you love connecting people and supporting Chattanooga’s music community, this role is for you.
To Apply
Email emerson@soundcorps.org with the subject line: Artist Engagement Coordinator — Application. Include:
Resume or brief bio (relevant community/outreach experience).
Short note (5–10 sentences) on how you’d grow the directory and reach underrepresented artists.
Links/handles to any public-facing accounts or projects you manage(d).
Monthly stipend expectation (range is fine) and typical availability (evenings/weekends).
Optional: 1–2 references who can speak to your outreach or community work.
Projects / Short-Term Contracts
Videographer / Student Mentor (3+ contract positions available)
SoundCorps is seeking 3+ contract Videographers / Student Mentors who will:
Produce one 2-5 minute finished marketing video, collaborating with local musician(s), available for use by the involved musicians on social media, YouTube, or other relevant platforms.
Provide mentorship for students to “see into the process”, from start to completion, as a job shadowing opportunity. Provide direct involvement opportunities, as reasonable, The aim is to expose participants to your professional workflow and creative processes. We understand much of your work producing a video will happen independently, and that is expected.
Videographers will lead the full production, from concept through final edit, while involving students in planning, setup, filming, and review.
Timeline: This role will begin in approximately February–March 2026. The projects should not exceed six-eight weeks of periodic student gatherings and video production, scheduled around project milestones. This is a contract position for Phase One of the program. Successful candidates may be invited to return for Phase Two at a later date. Successful candidates may also be invited to consult on the front-end before the program begins.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with students and SoundCorps staff to select a local musician or band to feature.
Lead the full production process: ideation, pre-production, filming, editing, basic color correction, and delivery of a 2–5 minute high-quality video.
Provide at least 8 hours of hands-on work or observation opportunities for student(s) paired with you, spread across the production phases.
Involve students in reasonable aspects of production: concept development, planning, set preparation, filming, and review.
Serve as a mentor and inspirer, offering guidance, answering questions, and providing insight into professional videography practices.
Manage timelines and deliverables to complete the video project on schedule.
Deliver a final edited video and provide SoundCorps with any supporting documentation required.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for videographers who are good storytellers, skilled behind the camera and in the editing room, while also enthusiastic about sharing their process with young learners. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong technical skills in filming, editing, lighting, and sound for video.
Experience delivering high-quality video projects on time.
Patience, clarity, and creativity in explaining concepts to students.
Flexibility in balancing mentorship with the need to deliver polished final work.
A collaborative and positive attitude when working with students, musicians, and SoundCorps staff.
What Success Looks Like
Students receive at least 8 hours of meaningful, hands-on/observation experience during the production process.
Each videographer delivers a polished 2–5 minute high-quality video on schedule.
Students feel inspired, engaged, and equipped with new knowledge of videography.
Musicians feel represented authentically and professionally through the final video. The final video content will be used by musicians for promotion.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to both practice your craft and give back to Chattanooga’s creative community. As part of the Professional Videographer / Student Mentor team, you’ll showcase local musicians while helping the next generation of creators learn what it takes to produce powerful media.
To Apply
Please submit your materials via email to emerson@soundcorps.org with the subject line: Videographer / Student Mentor Application. Include:
Resume, portfolio, or other content showcasing relevant video work.
Brief note or cover letter (optional): tell us why videography and mentoring matters to you.
Compensation requirements: project rate (range is appropriate, for future discussion). For any foreseen production budget allowances, include this in a separate line item.
Digital Strategy Coach for Musicians
SoundCorps is seeking a Digital Strategy Coach for Musicians to design and deliver practical workshops that help artists level up self-promotion, branding, and audience engagement. You’ll turn real-world know-how into clear, usable guidance—equipping musicians with tools they can apply immediately across social media, email, video, and web.
Reports to: Program Manager and Executive Director
Responsibilities
Develop a concise workshop series (or one-off sessions) on brand identity, content strategy, platform best practices (IG/TikTok/YouTube), basic SEO, and email/newsletter fundamentals. “In Class” time shall not exceed 2 hours.
Create usable takeaways: templates, checklists, slide decks, sample content calendars, and a simple “first 30 days” action plan.
Teach interactive, hands-on workshops; offer short office hours or small-group coaching for follow-up.
Demonstrate practical tools for low-budget creators (phone-first production, schedulers, link-in-bio/EPK, simple landing pages).
Introduce analytics and measurement (reach, conversion, UTM links, basic A/B tests) and set realistic metrics.
Highlight accessibility, inclusion, and digital safety (copyright/usage basics, credits/consent, moderation).
Coordinate schedule/space/tech with SoundCorps staff; collect attendance, feedback, and outcomes.
Provide brief post-session documentation: final slides/handouts, resource links, and a short outcomes summary.
Ideal Candidate
Engaging educator with real-world experience in music marketing, artist services, or digital campaigns.
Skilled at translating strategy into step-by-step actions for artists.
Comfortable with content planning, short-form video, basic design, and simple web tools.
Data-aware and goal-oriented; able to set and track simple KPIs.
Collaborative, community-minded, and patient. Must meet artists where they are.
What Success Looks Like
2-4 Workshops delivered to artists. (may be recorded for online delivery)
Artists leave with a brand snapshot, technical know-how, a 30–60 day content plan, and ready-to-use templates.
Measurable improvements (optimized profiles/EPK, consistent posting cadence, email list started or reactivated).
Strong workshop satisfaction and clear before/after progress on simple KPIs.
Clean materials and a brief outcomes summary.
Why Join Us
Help Chattanooga’s music community grow their reach and revenue. This role turns your strategy chops into practical wins for working artists—no fluff, just tools that move the needle.
To Apply
Email emerson@soundcorps.org with the subject line: Digital Strategy Coach for Musicians — Application. Include:
Resume or portfolio (links to campaigns, channels you’ve grown, or case studies).
Compensation requirements: Rate ranges welcome and/or hourly rate (not to exceed). Price the following categories:
Workshop design
Workshop delivery (per session)
Artist Coaching (per hour)
Availability: evening/weekend options and any schedule constraints.
Producer of All-Ages Shows (Volunteer/Stipend-based, Coming soon)