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. Β 

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.Β 

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.Β 

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.Β 

Full-Time Staff Openings

No full-time positions are currently available. You may submit a general application below to be considered for the next available position.Β 

Part-Time Openings

Music Therapist

As a member of CAP’s Music Therapy team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create meaningful change in young lives through the therapeutic application of music. Through your expertise and compassion, you’ll guide students on a journey of inspiration and growth, using music as a powerful tool for emotional expression, development and academic learning.

Teaching Artist in Strings

As a CAP Teaching Artist specializing in strings, you’ll inspire young lives by providing instruction in violin, viola, cello and/or bass in afterschool settings across Northeast Florida. You’ll create and utilize engaging, standards-aligned curriculum and lead enriching educational experiences that ignite students’ creative spirits and foster a lifelong appreciation for music.

Teaching Artist

As a CAP Teaching Artist, you’ll inspire young lives by providing instruction in your field of specialty (dance, media arts, theatre, music or visual arts). You’ll create engaging, standards-aligned curriculum and lead enriching educational experiences that ignite students’ creative spirits and foster lifelong appreciation for the arts.

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.

CAP is hiring a part-time Board-Certified Music Therapist! Are you passionate about using music's transformative power to help children and young adults thrive? As a member of CAP’s Music Therapy team, you'll have the unique opportunity to create meaningful change in young lives through the therapeutic application of music. This is more than a jobβ€”it's a chance to be part of something bigger. Join us in shaping the future of arts education and therapeutic services and apply today at our link in bio! 🎢

The position has an anticipated start date of  August 1, 2026. ✨
Summer break is winding down and the new school year is just around the corner. Be the first to hear about all of the exciting things happening at CAP by signing up for our newsletter at our link in bio and you’ll start receiving important updates including CAP registration deadlines, student performance schedules, events and more! πŸ’œ

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Learning a musical instrument, mastering a complex dance step or painting technique, engaging in literary memorization builds the discipline and cognitive resilience that translates directly into successful leadership and innovation. Along the way, the arts develop unique strengths like self-confidence, creative thinking, self-respect and perseverance. Participation in the arts creates extraordinary change in the lives of children that sets them up to succeed in school and in life. Learn more at our link in bio. 🌟
There is truly nothing like the feeling of opening handmade cards from CAP students. Reading how much these classes mean to them is the ultimate reminder of why we do what we do.

"What I like about CAP is the dances we do and the friends I made but I wanted to say thank you for the donations and the opportunity to perform this dance downtown." - Daniel, Parkwood Heights Elementary School.

Because of your support, CAP students have an opportunity to learn, create and grow. You don't just help fund a class, you fuel a community of rising leaders. We are endlessly grateful for your belief in CAP's mission. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp
Keep your students growing and engaged this summer in the CAP Studio Artists immersive visual art program! Don't miss out, sign up today at our link in bio.πŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈ

Session 2: July 20 – 24, 2026

This one-week summer camp runs from 9 a.m. –  4 p.m., for rising 3rd through 5th graders. This session titled "Art Around the World," includes a themed approach to developing the foundations of drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Classes will be held at 4001 Hendricks Avenue, 32207.
Did you know that learning how to play music can be a literacy superpower? When children study music they become better readers and build skills like deep listening, cooperation, and team work. Learn more about the many academic and social benefits of arts education at capkids.org.✨
Visual Arts Summer Camp alert! Secure a spot for your young artist in the CAP Studio Artists (CAPSA) immersive visual art program providing students with the opportunity to pursue their passion and expand their creative skills. πŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈ

Session 1: June 22 – 26, 2026
Session 2: July 20 – 24, 2026

These one-week summer camps run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., for rising 3rd through 5th graders. 
Each session includes a themed approach to developing the foundations of drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Register today at our CAP Summer Camps β˜€οΈ link in bio!
CAP is hiring a full-time Special Assistant to the President & CEO! This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the CEO of a dynamic and successful nonprofit and to become a trusted partner in shaping how the organization runs. 

Learn more about the role and how to apply by clicking the Work at CAP 🌟 link in bio.

This is a wonderful role for someone who wants to be trusted with meaningful work in service of children, creativity and a brighter future for Northeast Florida. We look forward to hearing from you! πŸ’œ
Research shows clear links between arts involvement and positive outcomes in academics, creative and critical thinking, personal behavior, and social and civic participation. Rhythm-based musical training, in particular, has been shown to enhance higher-order cognition and motor control. These benefits reinforce the essential value of the arts to enrich not only individual children and young adults, but also their communities. For more information about CAP programs visit our link in bio.πŸͺ˜
Thank you to all who attended the CAP Visual Arts Showcase Opening Receptions today! You can still view the inspiring artwork created by CAP students through June 10 at the Alexander Brest Gallery at Jacksonville University! Don’t miss it!πŸŽ¨πŸŽ‰ 
#capkidsjax
CAP is hiring a Part Time Teaching Artist in Strings! As a CAP Teaching Artist specializing in strings, you'll inspire young lives by providing instruction in violin, viola, cello and/or bass in afterschool settings across Northeast Florida. You'll create and utilize engaging, standards-aligned curriculum and lead enriching educational experiences that ignite students' creative spirits and foster a lifelong appreciation for music. Start Date: August 2026. 
For more information visit the Work at CAP link in bio. Apply today!🎻

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