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Seattle Drum School of Music (SDSM) is always looking for passionate, creative, and organized people to join our community-centered team. With two vibrant locations — Lake City (North Seattle) and Georgetown (South Seattle) — we provide lessons, workshops, all-ages events, and collaborative community programming, all made possible by our incredible team of instructors, administrators, and production pros. Whether you’re a music educator, audio engineer, content creator, or a high school senior looking to complete service hours, there’s a place for you to contribute, learn, and grow at SDSM.
Music Instructors
All Instruments & Styles
We welcome passionate instructors across all instruments and genres to join our teaching roster. Most new teachers start as substitutes, with opportunities to grow into regular teaching schedules. Whether you specialize in private lessons, band coaching, workshops, or camps, there are many ways to share your expertise and inspire students at SDSM.
We hold our instructors to a high standard of excellence, seeking experienced musicians with strong teaching skills, a deep understanding of their instrument(s), and professional performance or recording backgrounds. Versatility is a plus — we especially appreciate educators who can teach multiple instruments, songwriting, music production, or genre-specific techniques (from jazz improvisation to metal double-kick mastery).
At SDSM, teaching is about more than just lessons — it’s about fostering creativity, building confidence, and helping each student find their unique musical voice.
High School Senior Service Hours
Are you a high school senior looking to complete your required service hours? We welcome students who are excited about music, events, and community engagement to fulfill their hours at SDSM! We can provide meaningful opportunities tailored to your skills, interests, and goals — such as:
Event support (set up, tear down, front door check-in, etc.)
Marketing & social media assistance
Music library and equipment organization
Helping with youth programs or summer camps
Assisting instructors or students during lessons and rehearsals
Building and office management
Let us know your goal hours and any areas of interest, and we’ll do our best to create a rewarding experience that supports your education and future goals.
School Management & Administrative Assistants
Both Locations
Our School Managers and Administrative Assistants are the heartbeat of day-to-day operations, providing critical support to students, families, instructors, and community partners.
This role includes:
Scheduling lessons and coordinating with instructors.
Managing school communications and responding to inquiries.
Helping plan and execute workshops, camps, and community events.
Maintaining student records and administrative files.
Providing a warm, welcoming presence at the front desk.
Strong Google Suite, and data management skills are a must, along with excellent people skills and a passion for community building.
Marketing & Social Media Content Creation
We also seeking creative communicators to help amplify SDSM’s story and promote our programs, events, and community partnerships. If you’re skilled in social media content creation, graphic design, or copywriting, this is a great opportunity to help build excitement for all the amazing things happening at SDSM.
Key responsibilities may include:
Creating and scheduling social media posts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
Documenting events and programs through photos, video, and livestreams.
Developing digital and print materials (flyers, newsletters, etc.)
Collaborating with instructors and students to showcase their work.
Tracking engagement and identifying creative ways to grow our audience.
If you have experience working with arts organizations, community-based programs, or educational groups, that’s a plus!
Key responsibilities may include:
Creating and scheduling social media posts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
Documenting events and programs through photos, video, and livestreams.
Developing digital and print materials (flyers, newsletters, etc.)
Collaborating with instructors and students to showcase their work.
Tracking engagement and identifying creative ways to grow our audience.
If you have experience working with arts organizations, community-based programs, or educational groups, that’s a plus!
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Audio Engineers – Live Sound & Recording
Georgetown
Our Georgetown location is home to The LAB at 1010, a fully-equipped venue and creative hub where rehearsals, live performances, and recording sessions come to life. We’re looking to add to our on-call roster of experienced Live Audio Engineers to support both school and community events. Experience with backline, PA systems, and live mixing is essential.
We’re also interested in Recording Engineers who specialize in tracking, mixing, and mastering — from capturing live shows to helping artists complete studio projects.
Livestream Specialists
Georgetown
As hybrid events and remote access become part of our future, we’re building our on-call team of Livestream Specialists to support performances, workshops, and community gatherings at The LAB@1010. If you have experience with OBS, multi-camera setups, live audio feeds, and real-time troubleshooting, we want to know!
How to apply
Email your resume (or a brief introduction to your skills and interests) to:
kz@seattledrumschool.com
Be sure to include:
- Your preferred location (Lake City, Georgetown, or both)
- Which position(s) interest you
- A bit about why you’d be a great fit for our team
High school students: Please mention your school, required service hours, and what type of work you’re most interested in.
Seattle Drum School of Music is proud to be a community hub for musicians, artists, and creative collaborators of all backgrounds. Whether you’re teaching, producing, managing, or volunteering, you’ll be joining a team that values inclusivity, creativity, and lifelong learning.
Come make music — and community — with us!