We’re thrilled to announce the MIE (Music Industry Experience) Program, which connects our community partners with a diverse pool of students, mentees, interns, volunteers, and other promising professionals who are eager to gain real-world experience from, contribute their skills to, and receive mentorship in one or more facets of the music industry. These individuals include aspiring musicians, producers, event planners, marketing professionals, and more.
Our community partners, comprised of non-profit organizations and for-profit companies within Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, include venues, recording studios, artist managers, non-profits, media companies, and more.
High School Students, College Interns, Volunteers, and those looking for Mentorships can all utilize our program!
On the first day, students will get a through overview of everything we do, the social and industry reasons behind it all, and the solutions/initiatives we have launched and are in the process of launching. Then, students will be given an overview of the different tasks they can choose from to contribute to the initiatives. These include:
Marketing and Fundraising:
- creating graphics, reels, and other types of content for social media
- social media posting utilizing multiple platforms and multiple types of content
- updating the content on our website which is built with WordPress
- helping to find sponsors and grants
- creating fundraising campaigns
- helping to recruit and coordinate street team members
- researching events we can have tables at and reaching out to those event organizers
Specific Programs:
- researching health & wellness resources
- helping to put together our health & wellness event
- researching and reaching out to venues
- researching experts in the music industry who would be willing to hold a workshop
- helping to coordinate workshops and networking events
- researching local industry providers such as booking agents and managers
- helping to find potential mentors
- helping to put together a 4 day conference
All hours are done virtually via a long-running zoom work session. Students must have their own computer or laptop (tablets are not suitable for this) and a good internet connection.
Fellowships are Monday thru Friday from 12pm to 5 pm. Non-fellow hours are held Sunday afternoons/evenings.
All hours will be tracked and students can receive credit for community service hours.
On the first day, students will get a through overview of everything we do, the social and industry reasons behind it all, and the solutions/initiatives we have launched and are in the process of launching. Then, students will be given an overview of the different tasks they can choose from to contribute to the initiatives. These include:
Marketing and Fundraising:
- creating graphics, reels, and other types of content for social media
- social media posting utilizing multiple platforms and multiple types of content
- updating the content on our website which is built with WordPress
- helping to find sponsors and grants
- creating fundraising campaigns
- helping to recruit and coordinate street team members
- researching events we can have tables at and reaching out to those event organizers
Specific Programs:
- researching health & wellness resources
- helping to put together our health & wellness event
- researching and reaching out to venues
- researching experts in the music industry who would be willing to hold a workshop
- helping to coordinate workshops and networking events
- researching local industry providers such as booking agents and managers
- helping to find potential mentors
- helping to put together a 4 day conference
All hours are done virtually via a long-running zoom work session. Students must have their own computer or laptop (tablets are not suitable for this) and a good internet connection.
Hours are flexible. All hours will be tracked and students can receive college credit if desired.
Our team provides ongoing support and guidance to both volunteers and participating community partners throughout the season, beginning with our application, where we carefully assess the skills, interests, and goals of each applicant as well as the needs and objectives of each community partner to ensure a suitable match between the individual and the community partner.
- Fill out the Interest Form below. By applying, you are not committing to the program until you receive an offer. You are also not guaranteed an offer.
- Our MIEP Committee will review all applications from both individuals and community partners.
- When a great match is found, our committee will prepare and email out offer letters.
- Accept the offer, agree to its terms, and then work with us to coordinate.
Our team provides ongoing support and guidance to both volunteers and participating community partners throughout the season, beginning with our application, where we carefully assess the skills, interests, and goals of each applicant as well as the needs and objectives of each community partner to ensure a suitable match between the individual and the community partner.
- Fill out the Interest Form below. By applying, you are not committing to the program until you receive an offer. You are also not guaranteed an offer.
- Our MIEP Committee will review all applications from both individuals and community partners.
- When a great match is found, our committee will prepare and email out offer letters.
- Accept the offer, agree to its terms, and then work with us to coordinate.
FAQs:
How many hours are required?
High school students generally work an average of 3-4 hours per day as agreed upon ahead of time by both parties.
College interns generally work 4-7 hours per day as agreed upon ahead of time by both parties. Usually, individuals participate 2-3 days per week which may be for the same community partner or different community partners depending on what each party is interested in and agrees to.
Mentorships generally range from 1 to 3 hours per day.
Are these placements paid or unpaid?
Placements with non-profits are unpaid while placements with for-profit companies are paid according to the laws of the jurisdiction where work is performed. For-profit companies pay the individual directly.
Is Internship credit available?
Starting January 2024, the Alliance will be working with universities to provide internship credit for those individuals who wish to receive it. In these situations, the Alliance will take care of all necessary paperwork.
Can I save my application and return to it later?
If you are a registered user and are signed in, you can save drafts and return to it later.