Operations Intern, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival

Bric Arts Media•New York, NY

5d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in the Downtown Brooklyn Arts District whose work spans contemporary visual, music and performing arts, media, media education and civic engagement action. For over forty years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn’s cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers. As a creative catalyst for their community, BRIC ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC builds Brooklyn’s creative future. BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is NYC’s longest-running, free performance festival, and a beloved summer tradition featuring approximately 25 varied large-scale performances and attracting upwards of 200,000 people each summer to the Prospect Park Bandshell. BRIC seeks a seasonal Operations Intern to assist with the day-to-day operations of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, with a focus on Front of House. The role will act as a general intern/assistant, working under the direction of the Operations Manager, to undertake a range of tasks that are required to ensure a successful season of performances.

Requirements

Mission & Values Alignment: A passion for BRIC’s support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community, igniting learning and making change through the arts and creativity.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Strong communication skills.
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Brings experience operationalizing equity within the Performing Arts and or Hospitality function.

Nice To Haves

Prioritization: Experience with outdoor events is a plus.

Responsibilities

Run various errands, such as picking up office supplies, packages or equipment.
Perform basic office tasks such as copying and printing.
Keep track of inventory and order office supplies, cleaning supplies, and wristbands as needed.
Assist with distribution and collection of walkie talkies to third-party security guards and EMTs.
Collect and track lost and found items.
Assist with various front of house needs such as line management, merch distribution and communication with vendors.
Assist with administrative tasks that support Front of House Operations.
Assist with daily pass sheet creation and distribution.
Assist with distribution of all staff credentials and staff t-shirts.
Assist the Community Care Manager with ADA seating and audience water distribution when needed.
Support Operations Manager and FOH Manager with other tasks as assigned.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to be on one's feet and walk festival grounds and nearby vicinity.
Willingness to work outdoors, early mornings, late nights, long days, and weekend shifts, and to work in inclement weather.