2026-2027 Grammy U Representative Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: 06/5/2026
Grammy U PROGRAM DATES: 08/10/2026 - 05/7/2027
*The Philadelphia Chapter Grammy U Rep position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.
A highly motivated college student familiar with Grammy U and its programs, who is engaged and active on campus. You should have a pulse on the music scene as well as an awareness of the interests of local Grammy U members. You should be comfortable speaking in front of large groups and on camera, be organized, and able to follow through on projects from beginning to end. We are looking forbig ideasand the confidence needed to implement them!
The Grammy U Representativeis responsible forworking with their local Recording Academy Chapter, the Grammy U National Team, Community Advocates and Grammy U Ambassadors on student and non-student membership recruitment and retention initiatives, as well as program development, marketing, and implementation. Applicants must adhere to the Code of Conduct set forth by the Recording Academy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership:The Grammy U Representative leads and supervises Grammy U Ambassadors byfacilitatingAmbassador meetings and initiatives. The Grammy U Representative must also be able to organize, market, and execute approved local programs for Grammy U members. All programs should be planned in a spirit of collaboration with local Chapter staff, the Grammy U National Team, Ambassadors, and all members.
Academy and Student/Non-Student Representative: The Grammy U Representative serves as an advocate for the Recording Academy,disseminatingimportant informationand announcements oftentimes via social media. Equally, the Grammy U Representative serves as an advocate for member and campus/community needs, so the Academy can stay tuned into the needs of the next generation of our membership. The Grammy U Representative will also be in a public-facing role, where they willfrequentlybe on camera orparticipatein highly visible platforms such as Grammy U social accounts and Grammy.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the necessary knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL, AND REASONING SKILLS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis occasionally required tostand, walk, and sit forlong periodsof time, and work at a computer forlong periodsof time. The employee willbe requiredto lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES
The Recording Academyrepresentsthe voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards-music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
Established in 2008 as a partnership between the Recording Academy and AEG, the GRAMMY Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art form-from the technology of the recording process to the legendswho'vemade lasting marks on our cultural identity. In 2017, the Museum integrated with its sister organization, the GRAMMY Foundation, to broaden the reach of its music education and preservation initiatives. As a unified organization, today, the GRAMMY Museum fulfills its mission of making music a valued and indelible part of our society through exhibits, education, grants, and public programming.
A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares wasestablishedby the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.
The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organizationcomprisedof Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters,producersand other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and culturalconditionfor Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
The Recording Academy, itsaffiliatesand the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional,courageousand principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employmentopportunityfor all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy.This policy governs all aspects of employment, includingselection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.