Career Opportunities at Outside The Lens
At Outside The Lens, we combine cutting-edge technology, trauma-informed practices, and restorative justice principles to create safe, supportive, and stimulating environments where young people can thrive.
If you share in our passion for creative expression and social impact, explore our job opportunities and apply today to join our team of seasoned educators, artists, and media professionals.
Our Values
Everyday, we work to create a world where the perspectives of the next generation are deeply valued, empowering them to pursue their unlimited creative potential for collective social change. These are the values we live and work by.
Drive Creative Impact
We foster bold and innovative solutions that drive lasting, positive change in our communities, sparking inspiration and empowerment in those we serve.
Embrace Change
We embrace change and flexibility, continuously learning from our experiences to better serve youth and the communities we work within, adapting swiftly to emerging needs and challenges.
Foster Agency & Activism
We help individuals feel empowered to take ownership and initiative in their actions and decisions. We champion self-advocacy, encouraging youth to identify challenges and drive positive change and impact in our community and beyond.
Amplify Youth Voices
We believe that every voice matters, especially the voices of young people. We provide a platform for youth to express themselves and be heard on issues that are important to them.
Create Sustainable Futures
We strive to create long-lasting positive change in the communities we serve, based on the need. We focus on initiatives that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable for future generations.
Cultivate Belonging
We foster a culture of trust, empathy, and respect—prioritizing the well-being and success of our colleagues, the communities we serve, and the individuals we support. We ensure that our programs, services, and opportunities are available to all individuals, regardless of their background, abilities, or circumstances.
Open Positions
Managing Director
Posted May 21, 2025
Outside The Lens (OTL) seeks a collaborative and results-oriented leader to join our team as Managing Director, with a focus on learning, impact and strategy.
In this key role, you’ll drive continuous improvement of our media arts programs, bringing both creativity and operational excellence to amplify and elevate youth voice. The ideal candidate leads with empathy, adaptability, and a focus on follow-through, ensuring that our programs are effective, equitable, and responsive to the communities we serve.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Managing Director is a senior leader and thought partner to the Executive Director, responsible for advancing organizational effectiveness, cross-functional alignment, and measurable impact.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant experience to hr@outsidethelens.org by June 30, 2025.
Media Arts Associate– Media Makers
Posted May 8, 2025
Join Outside the Lens (OTL), an innovative organization igniting confidence in young people through media arts.
The Media Associate (Media Makers) for OTL reports to the Media Makers Education Manager and collaborates with other media educators to inspire and nurture individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to express their place and purpose in the world through media arts.
Through hands-on digital media experiences, the Media Associate helps students build career-focused skills, self confidence and develop their artistic voice. The Media Associate develops and delivers innovative curricula to Media Makers participants in alignment with OTL’s mission and Equity Framework, vision, goals, and objectives.
We Are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Outside The Lens is an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, including related to hairstyle, color, creed, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of Outside The Lens are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Outside The Lens recognizes the value and diverse abilities that individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace. The Organization is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment that promotes equal opportunities for all employees. To ensure the full participation and engagement of qualified individuals with disabilities, Outside The Lens will provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws, to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their job. We aim to remove barriers and promote equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Outside The Lens prohibits unlawful discrimination against any job applicant, employee or unpaid intern by any employee of Outside The Lens, including supervisors and coworkers.