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Building Beats CORE VALUES
At Building Beats, our core values shape how we show up—for young people, for our partners, and for each other. If you work with us, these values aren’t abstract ideas; they’re lived practices that guide how we teach, collaborate, and grow as a team.
We look for team members who are excited to learn, comfortable with change, and committed to building creative, equitable pathways for young people.
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Working at Building Beats means staying curious. We value team members who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are open to trying new approaches. Whether you’re teaching, designing programs, or supporting operations, learning and growth are part of the job—and we support professional development at every stage.
What this looks like in practice:
• Reflective teaching and continuous improvement
• Openness to feedback and new ideas
• Willingness to learn alongside students -
Leadership at Building Beats isn’t tied to a title. We believe leadership shows up through initiative, accountability, and care for the collective. Team members are encouraged to step up, speak honestly, and take ownership—especially in moments that require courage, adaptability, or collaboration.
What this looks like in practice:
• Taking initiative and solving problems proactively
• Supporting teammates and students beyond assigned roles
• Leading with integrity, empathy, and responsibility -
Creativity is a core job skill here. We value people who can think expansively, adapt quickly, and build something meaningful even when conditions aren’t perfect. Our work often requires flexibility and imagination—and we see constraints as opportunities to innovate.
What this looks like in practice:
• Designing engaging learning experiences with limited resources
• Experimenting with new tools, formats, or approaches
• Bringing creative thinking to both artistic and operational work
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Building Beats is deeply rooted in community. We seek team members who are relationship-driven, culturally responsive, and committed to working in partnership with schools, families, and local organizations. This work is relational—and it requires presence, humility, and trust-building.
What this looks like in practice:
• Centering students’ lived experiences and identities
• Building strong relationships with partners and communities
• Showing up with care, respect, and accountability -
Our work lives within complex systems—education, technology, arts, and workforce development. We value people who can zoom out, ask thoughtful questions, and understand how inequities and opportunities are shaped by larger structures.
What this looks like in practice:
• Connecting day-to-day work to long-term impact
• Understanding how policy, access, and resources affect students
• Thinking critically about how change happens at scale -
Technology is central to our programs—and we approach it with intention. We value team members who use technology as a tool for creation, empowerment, and learning, while remaining thoughtful about its impact on students, educators, and themselves.
What this looks like in practice:
• Using technology to empower creativity, not just consumption
• Adapting to new tools and platforms with confidence
• Modeling healthy, responsible relationships with technology
If you’re excited to build creative pathways, work collaboratively, and grow alongside young people and peers, Building Beats might be the place for you.
From fueling our events to helping behind the scenes and mentoring our students, Building Beats volunteers are at the heart of our work. By showing up for young creatives you help turn curiosity into confidence and creativity into opportunity.
