Now accepting internship applications for the 2025 Season

Watch Bobbi Trujillo, a Season One audio engineer intern, discuss their experience.

In 2021, Partners for Livable Omaha created an internship program to support the Omaha Mobile Stage construction and operations. Since then, more than 40 young adults have participated in the program.

During each performance season (April - October), participants receive: 

  • paid skills training focused on technical careers in the live event production and entertainment industries

  • mentorship and paid work experience alongside industry professionals

  • skills and experience in a hands-on environment

  • referrals to continued employment and training opportunities with other venues in the Omaha metro, as well as the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 42 (ages 18+)

At the end of each season, participants are better prepared for employment with: 

  • live music venues and performing arts facilities 

  • arts and culture organizations

  • event production, sound, lighting and design companies

Audio Engineer Internship

Audio Engineer Interns will receive training on professional audio equipment and learn stagehand and event management tasks.  

Stipend: $12/hour

Requirements: Applicants must be able to attend 10 hours of pre-season training and work a minimum of 12 live events (an average of 4 events per month for 3 months).

Age requirement: 16 years or older. There is no age maximum.

In-person or virtual: In-person only.

Reports to: Production Manager and Production Assistants

Duties:

  • Assisting staff with the production of live shows

  • Assisting with the setup of the mobile stage and all sound and lighting equipment

  • Assisting with soundcheck, mixing and production of live shows

  • Learning basic and advanced technics in live sound and lighting production

Skills:

  • Ability to lift equipment (up to 50 pounds).

  • Ability to manage stress, and move and communicate quickly to resolve unforeseeable technical issues as they arise during live events.

  • Ability to communicate before, during, and after events with performing artists, event managers, and other production staff to keep events on schedule and running smoothly from set up to tear down.

  • Desire to work hard in a team environment, and constantly seek additional work and opportunities to learn more skills as tasks are completed.

  • Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

  • Must be reliable. Absenteeism from any scheduled work without calling or showing up for work is an automatic dismissal from this training program.

Transportation: Must be able to provide your own transportation to live event locations. Bus passes will be provided as requested. Training takes place indoors at a downtown Omaha location.

How to Apply: To apply, complete this survey here. Season 4 priority deadline is Friday, January 31, 2025. Additional applicants will be considered on a rolling deadline. For questions, email oms@livable.org.