Locations: Remote & In-Person
ASAP Chapters: Washington, DC; Hampton Roads, VA; San Diego, CA; Indianapolis, IN, and Online
Job Type: Part-Time, Contract

About ASAP

The Armed Services Arts Partnership, or ASAP, is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization creating communities where veterans and their families thrive through the arts. As the nation’s largest military-arts organization, we’re addressing social isolation and mental health challenges within the military-connected community. Our programs leverage the arts as a powerful set of tools to move through questions of identity, community, tragedy, purpose, loss, and war. Through the arts, ASAP graduates gain new tools for self-understanding and self-expression, then share their new talents with supportive audiences, ultimately empowering participants to feel seen, heard, and known.  

6,000 military-connected individuals representing all 50 states have graduated from our free classes since 2015. Peer-reviewed research demonstrates ASAP participants experience significant, lasting improvements in social connectivity, resilience, self-esteem, and integration of self. Our alumni have performed for 300,000 audience members at venues like The Kennedy Center, Carolines on Broadway, Warner Theater, and The White House. ASAP has been featured by CNN, ABC, NBC, PBS, NPR, The Washington Post, POLITICO, and Forbes.

As we approach our 10th anniversary, our vibrant and inclusive community continues to grow and thrive, supported by a dynamic team dedicated to making a lasting impact.

Position Summary

ASAP is seeking experienced and passionate instructors to lead arts-based programs, including comedy, storytelling, improv, theater / film, writing, visual arts, dance, and music. Instructors will facilitate workshops and courses that provide a supportive environment for military-connected individuals to develop their artistic skills and share their voices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging arts-based curriculum for military-connected participants.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Track attendance. 
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to help participants grow in their artistic practice.
• Collaborate with the ASAP Team to ensure high-quality programming and participant engagement.
• Maintain professionalism and sensitivity to the unique experiences of the military community.
• Attend ASAP’s Teaching Artist Training.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in one or more artistic disciplines (e.g., comedy, storytelling, improv, theater / film, writing, visual arts, dance, music).
• Previous teaching, mentoring, or facilitation experience, particularly with adult learners.
• Passion for working with the military community.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of participants.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time, contract position and not eligible for benefits. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

To Apply

Ready to join the team? Please email the following application materials along with any questions to [email protected] with “Instructor Application – [Your Location]” in the Subject Line. Applications missing any required materials will not be reviewed.

• Resume
• Statement of Interest of no more than 300 words explaining why you’re a good fit.