VOX Mentor Interest Form: Production, Digital Marketing, Front of House Operations, or Production (live sound/lighting)
Interest forms are accepted November 10, 2025 - April 16, 2026 for the Summer 2026 cohort.
The mission of the National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF) is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of 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’re an experienced pro ready to give back to the independent community and help shape the next generation of talent in digital marketing, FOH operations, or live production, we need you!
As a mentor, you will provide real world guidance as the participants navigate the Venue Operations eXperience program and prepare for entry level work in live entertainment venues.
VOX Program Overview:
A 4-month program for selected participants from under-recognized groups in the industry (POC, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities), interested in job opportunities specific to digital marketing, front of house operations, or production (live sound & lighting) within live entertainment indie venues. The program provides venue and job specific training through:
- 15 virtual gamified training workshops with an NIVF Certificate of Completion
- Shadow shifts
- PAID internship in a local indie venue
- An assigned industry expert mentor (July, August & September 2026)
- Networking opportunities
- Access to NIVF’s Job Board
Requirements:
- Mentors only info off call on June 2, 2026 // 3:30pm ET
- Mentors and participants (interns) introduction call on July 1, 2026 // 3:00pm
- Mentors only check in call on August 6, 2026 // 3:30pm ET
- Virtually mentor 1 or 2 participants a minimum of 2 hours each per month for 3 months (July, August & September 2026) dates/times to be determined between mentors/mentees
- 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
- Recognition (Name and affiliation) as part of the cohort of NIVF mentors on socials and at NIVA Conference '26.
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.
