Facilitator Application

Are you ready to guide, inspire, and create meaningful experiences at Know Other Festival?

Our facilitators are at the heart of KOF. Through workshops, discussions, movement, creativity, and shared experiences, they help cultivate connection, growth, healing, and joy within our community. We are seeking passionate individuals who are excited to share their knowledge, lived experiences, and unique perspectives in an authentic and engaging way.

Know Other Festival is a volunteer-led, community-built gathering created for LGBTQ+ women, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive people. Over four days and three nights in nature, attendees come together for wellness workshops, special events, live performances, meaningful conversations, and opportunities for connection and self-discovery.

At KOF, we believe queer community deserves spaces beyond nightlife where people can rest, heal, celebrate, learn, and fully be themselves.

By submitting a facilitator application, you acknowledge that you will arrive prepared to lead your proposed session and represent both yourself and Know Other Festival with professionalism, authenticity, inclusivity, and respect for our community.

As a facilitator, you agree to uphold the values that guide Know Other Festival:

• Liberation Through Intersectionality
• Community First
• Healing Matters
• Radical Honesty
• Self-Expression
• Consent, Always
• You Are Enough
• Nature Is Part of You
• Your Body Is a Gift

We don't just host workshops. Together, we create experiences that help people feel seen, supported, and connected.

Thank you for considering sharing your gifts with the KOF community.

Facilitator Terms & Expectations
Workshop Commitment
Selected facilitators are expected to lead two (2) workshops, each approximately 60 minutes in length. Workshop placement, scheduling, and venue assignment will be determined by the final festival programming and site layout.

Accommodations
Due to limited onsite lodging, Know Other Festival is unable to provide structured housing for facilitators. Facilitators are welcome to purchase upgraded accommodations if inventory remains available at the time of acceptance.

Honorariums & Reciprocity
Know Other Festival is a volunteer-led, community-built event. While we are unable to guarantee placement for all applicants, we strive to honor the time, expertise, and contributions of our facilitators through a variety of reciprocal arrangements.

Selected facilitators will discuss compensation and participation details with a member of our Leadership Team. Honorariums, when offered, are provided at the discretion of KOF and may be valued up to $300 for the facilitation of two workshops.

Community Promotion
Facilitators are important ambassadors of the KOF community. Selected facilitators agree to participate in reasonable pre-festival promotional efforts, including sharing festival announcements, workshop information, and social media content.

A facilitator media kit, including graphics and suggested copy, will be provided by the Marketing Team approximately 30 days prior to the festival.

Technical Information
To ensure a successful workshop experience, all facilitators must submit a technical rider outlining any equipment, materials, or support needed for their session.

Facilitators are responsible for providing any specialty equipment required for their workshop unless otherwise approved in advance.

Know Other Festival can provide:

• Handheld microphones
• Lavalier microphones
• Basic stage/riser setup (where applicable)
• Speaker/sound system
• Device adapters for audio playback

Please note that reliable Wi-Fi and cellular service cannot be guaranteed onsite. Any music, presentations, videos, or digital materials should be downloaded in advance or submitted to the KOF Talent Team prior to arrival.

Inclusion & Community Standards
Know Other Festival is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ women, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals.

We welcome facilitators from diverse backgrounds, identities, experiences, and disciplines. All facilitators are expected to contribute to a culture of respect, consent, accessibility, and belonging while honoring the values and mission of Know Other Festival.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these expectations and agree to represent yourself and Know Other Festival with professionalism, authenticity, and care for our community.