Work at CAP

The arts have the power to inspire, unite and create change. Join the CAP team to support its mission to provide arts education that impacts children and young adults for the rest of their lives.

Art kids

Voted one of the best places to work in Jacksonville, CAP offers a culture of creativity and collaboration in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville.

Core Values

These values guide and drive CAP’s board, staff and teaching artists as they make decisions in their day-to-day work, both collectively and as individuals. They remind us what we hold as core to who we are at CAP, and help us work better together.
Color outside the lines.

Lead with purpose, act with courage and create with passion

  • Listen to understand all voices.
  • Challenge the status quo and embrace change.
  • Deliver our best in all we do.
Sing out loud.

Honor individual expression

  • Value authenticity.
  • Celebrate varied perspectives and ideas.
  • Ensure safe and welcoming spaces where everyone belongs.
Maintain your creative spark.

Cultivate joy

  • Find fulfillment in all you do.
  • Express gratitude for each other.
  • Prioritize curiosity and growth.
Inspire every creative spirit.

Create lifelong transformation

  • Honor each other’s creative process.
  • Cultivate openness to ideas and outcomes.
  • Foster time and space for discovery.

Benefits

Full-Time Staff

CAP offers a flexible, family-friendly work schedule and generous time off, including 21 days of PTO and 24 paid holidays. All employees are eligible for an annual raise of up to 3% and bonus of 3%, as well as a professional development allowance to foster lifelong learning.  

We prioritize employees’ health and wellness by offering health, vision and dental insurance, an FSA plan and a monthly wellness credit to be used toward the fitness program of your choice. Employees are also eligible to participate in 403(b) – with a matching contribution of up to 3% – and student loan repayment/tuition reimbursement plans. 

After five years, and again after 10 years, employees are eligible for additional benefits. These include Free Fridays off each month; employer contributions to student loan repayment/tuition reimbursement plans; and increased wellness credits, dental and vision coverage, and professional development allowance. 

Benefits

Part-Time Teaching Artists

CAP’s part-time teaching artists are part of an engaged and supported student-centered team with vast educational experience. Teaching artists receive competitive hourly rates as well as paid planning, prep and meeting time. Teaching artists are also eligible for annual pay increases. In addition, every teaching artist has autonomy over their curriculum, following Florida School Standards. 

Full-Time Staff Openings

Board-Certified Music Therapist

As a member of CAP’s board-certified music therapy team, this role offers a unique opportunity to create meaningful change in young lives through the therapeutic application of music. CAP’s board-certified music therapists are at the forefront of expanding CAP’s therapeutic services, implementing evidence-based music therapy interventions and building crucial partnerships within our school communities.

The position has an anticipated start date of December 1, 2025.

Teaching Artist Fellow in Music

This role has the power to profoundly impact young lives across multiple schools and community sites through weekly instruction, creative projects and enriching educational experiences. Through artistry and mentorship, CAP’s Teaching Artist Fellows guide students on an inspirational journey, unlocking their creative potential and instilling a lifelong love for musical expression. This role is not a typical fellowship—it’s a permanent position ensuring long-term impact and lasting career growth opportunities for those passionate about driving change through the arts.

The position has an anticipated start date of no later than October 13, 2025.

Part-Time Openings

No part-time positions are currently available. Please submit an application below to be considered for future opportunities.

For other job inquiries or interests, please submit your resume and a general application below.

CAP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

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