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Virginia Living Museum

Event Staff

Newport News, VA

$12.77/hr

Monitor caterers, DJ, photographers and any other vendors involved with each event to ensure they are following Museum policies, including noise level * Engage and oversee volunteers in completion of ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer dj in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Volunteer DJs are often called upon to provide music and entertainment at community events, charity fundraisers, school dances, festivals, and nonprofit gatherings. A typical shift may involve setting up and testing equipment, creating customized playlists, reading the crowd to adjust music selection, and collaborating with event coordinators to match the event’s mood. You could also be responsible for making announcements and helping with basic troubleshooting if technical issues arise. The role usually involves a mix of independent work and teamwork, offering hands-on experience in event production and the opportunity to develop valuable music and sound skills.

What is a Volunteer DJ job?

A Volunteer DJ is an unpaid disc jockey who provides music and entertainment at events, radio stations, or community gatherings. They curate playlists, mix tracks, and engage audiences, often for charitable, nonprofit, or community-based initiatives. This role helps gain experience, build connections, and contribute to a cause while sharing a passion for music.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Volunteer Dj position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Volunteer DJ, you need a good understanding of music mixing, event coordination, and crowd engagement, often supported by some hands-on experience or self-taught skills. Familiarity with DJ software (such as Serato or Virtual DJ), audio equipment, and basic sound engineering concepts is highly beneficial. Strong communication, adaptability, and enthusiasm for music help you connect with diverse audiences and collaborate with event organizers. These skills ensure you can create enjoyable atmospheres, handle technical challenges, and work effectively within a team-focused, volunteer-driven environment.

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SEO- KSSU Events and Production Assistant

Associated Students, Inc.

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Description
SUMMARY: The KSSU Events and Production Assistant is responsible for working with the Student Services Coordinator to assist with in-person DJ events and produce engaging promotional material for KSSU. This position will coordinate efforts to create creative video and audio content to promote KSSU. The KSSU Promotions & Events Assistant is also responsible for scheduling and overseeing KSSU volunteers during scheduled events. They are also responsible for partnering with the KSSU Music and Production Assistant in creating KSSU audio and video highlights that display the different facets of KSSU. Occasional weekend and after-hours availability are required to support KSSU/campus-wide events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Coordinate video and audio promotional activities for the station
  • Assist the Student Services Coordinator with scheduling and planning promotional events including DJ services
  • Facilitate volunteer involvement with promotional events, video and audio production.
  • Maintain contacts with on campus partners for possible event collaborations
  • Develop KSSU volunteers' DJ and production skills through workshops and one-on-one lessons
  • Assist the Student Services Coordinator with maintaining KSSU video and audio equipment.
  • Produces, in coordination with volunteers, show commercials, station IDs and other promotional audio for KSSU and its programming.
  • Collaborate with the Music & Production Assistant on recording and editing KSSU-related audio and video projects.
  • Safely perform job duties
  • Prepare and attend KSSU staff and DJ meetings
  • Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees, volunteers and public
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to think creatively and articulate ideas clearly
  • Ability to work independently, be self-directed
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse student population, ASI programs and on campus departments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at Sacramento State; maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA overall (for Student Assistant incumbents)
  • Proficiency with Word, Outlook
  • Experience with calendars/scheduling
  • Experience in working with volunteers
  • Marketing and/or promotional experience
  • Proficiency with Adobe Premier PRO, and Adobe Audition
  • After-hours, school breaks, and weekend availability for campus events

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience as a KSSU staff member or volunteer
  • Operating knowledge of in-studio and remote equipment
  • Experience working in audio production or class experience for 6 months or more.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must:
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to kneel, squat, reach overhead

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Largely in an office setting with outside events as needed

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