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music instructor
Status: Part-Time, Hourly
Location: Sandpoint, ID Area Schools (On-Site)
Compensation: $20.00/hour
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The part-time Music Instructor will support Selkirk Sound’s mission by delivering high-quality music education to children and youth in our region.
Working closely with the Education Manager, this position will plan and teach engaging lessons, support student creativity, and help foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
The ideal candidate is passionate about music, experienced in teaching, and excited to contribute to a nonprofit team environment.
This position has the potential to grow into a larger role with additional teaching, administrative, or leadership opportunities in the future.
Type: Seasonal, Paid
Location: Sandpoint, ID (On-Site)
Duration: June 14 - August 13, 2027
Applications close January 20, 2027
2027 Summer InternshipS
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Each summer, the Festival offers a seasonal, paid internship program that allows interns to gain hands-on experience in the music industry and event operations and get a behind-the-scenes look into running a concert venue.
Our immersive program includes thoughtful mentoring and creating roles based on interns’ strengths and interests in departments such as marketing, merchandise, box office management, hospitality, event production, facility operations, and volunteer coordination.
Interns must be able to commit to a minimum of three full days (9 AM - 5 PM) in the Festival at Sandpoint office and venue in Sandpoint, Idaho. Hours will vary during the Summer Series.
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“The Festival’s summer internship was such an educational and growth experience for me. This internship really hit the sweet spot for me in terms of balancing autonomy and structure, two things that, according to my business-related courses and through experience, are crucial in creating a good work environment.”
Raina, 2023 Summer Intern
2027 Production Crew
Type: Seasonal
Location: Sandpoint, ID (On-Site)
Duration: July 23 - August 14
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Looking for fun, fast-paced summer work? Join the Festival at Sandpoint’s Production Crew and get paid while getting hands-on music industry and event production experience.
Production Crew is responsible for helping to build and take down the venue for the Summer Series at War Memorial Field.
During the Summer Series, Production Crew may also assist with sound, lighting, venue operations, and more.
At the Festival at Sandpoint, we believe in the power of music to bring people together, enrich our community, and inspire creativity year-round. Our team is passionate about producing unforgettable concert experiences and supporting free music education and community programs for all ages, year-round.
We value collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence, both on stage and behind the scenes. Working at the Festival means joining a small but mighty team dedicated to making a big impact in our community.
Our benefits are designed to support a balanced, fulfilling life and reflect the value we place on our team.
When you work full-time, year-round for the Festival at Sandpoint, you’ll enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Simple IRA with matching contributions
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Life insurance
Hybrid work options
Discounted Festival merchandise
Reserved concert seating and complimentary tickets
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
The Festival at Sandpoint is an equal-opportunity employer. Pre-employment background screening may be required for certain roles.
Music For All
The Festival at Sandpoint is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do – from the music that graces our stage to our youth music education programs to the talent that makes up our workforce. Just like the medium of music, we strive to unite people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and belief systems and help our community connect, cooperate, and care for each other. Music is for all, and we are committed to leveraging our unique non-profit organization to help create positive change.