Applications are accepted January 29 - April 30, 2024 for the Summer 2024 cohort.
The mission of the National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of the independent live performance venues and promoters throughout the United States by supporting a transparent, competitive marketplace serving a diverse and inclusive community of artists, fans, and industry workers.
If you are an experienced professional with a background in front of house operations (box office, ticketing, inventory & pricing, artist & guest relations, etc.), looking to give back to the independent community and have a desire to invest in the future workers in our industry, we need you!
As a mentor, you will provide real world guidance as the participants navigate the NIVF VOX program and prepare for entry level work in live entertainment venues.
Program Overview:
NIVF is supporting the Venue Operations eXperience which is a 4-month program for selected participants from under-recognized groups in the industry (BIPOC, women, genderqueer or genderfluid, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities), that are interested in careers within live entertainment venues. The program provides venue and job specific training through 15 free virtual education sessions, 2 shadow shifts, an 8-week paid internship in a local venue, paid travel, and a simultaneous 3-month mentorship with an assigned industry expert.
Requirements:
Kick off call on May 10, 2024 // 1:30pm ET
Mentor 1 or 2 participants a minimum of 2 hours each per month for 3 months (June, July & August, 2024)
Completion of 2 NIVF DEI focused virtual training sessions (1 hour each)
Aid in setting up an additional shadow shift days, meetings or other opportunities by utilizing your professional network
Participate as a scorer in the next round of participant applications
Incentives:
$150 stipend per mentee that you accept for program participation ($150 for 1 mentee or $300 for 2 mentees, etc.)
Recognition (Name and affiliation (venue/promoter)) as part of the cohort of NIVF mentors on socials and at NIVA '25.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
NIVF is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees, member companies and partners.
