About BRIC:
BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts, media, and civic 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 is building Brooklyn’s creative future.
About the Project Manager, Lead Producer Role:
BRIC seeks a Project Manager, Lead Producer who will manage and help produce “Hip-Hop 50” as well as coordinate with other Brooklyn organizations on the BIPOC Arts and Culture Leader Consortium.
What You’ll Do in the Role:
Hip-Hop 50 Lead Producer
BRIC is launching a sub-brand around Hip-Hop that encompasses programming in many departments. One of the main events associated with this is a Block Party on September 10, 2023 to celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary. This will take place at BRIC House and the adjoining area on Rockwell Place. We are seeking a Project Manager, Lead Producer to tie threads together and manage internal and external stakeholders related to this project and other events associated with this sub-brand. This would include:
- Attending meetings with the Hip-Hop 50 programming team, taking notes, setting agendas, and managing action items
- Attending meetings with partner organizations and disseminating relevant information
- Managing project deadlines
- Working with BRIC production and operations staff to establish production and operations needs
- Coordinating with Marketing and Communications to manage deadlines for assets and event promotion
- Liaise with Development and Sponsorship to confirm collaboration opportunities
- Day-of event onsite production
- Managing staff working the event
BIPOC Arts and Culture Leader Consortium
BRIC and other BIPOC leaders of Brooklyn organizations are coming together to form a consortium to support cross-promotion and planning, and better advocate for resources as a group. We seek a project manager to do the following:
- Liaise with all organizations involved to keep track of progress
- Manage a communal calendar
- Disseminate information across organizations
- Organize meetings for the group, take and share notes
You’ll Bring these Skills and Strengths to the Role:
- 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.
- Experience & Qualifications:
- Event production and project management experience
- Communication & Relationship Building: An emotionally intelligent, values- and results-driven leader who can inspire staff and collaborate across departments and at all levels of the organization, and provide feedback and coaching to support the achievement of goals. Highly skilled communicator and relationship builder, both individually and with large groups.
- Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Brings experience operationalizing equity within the Performing Arts and or Hospitality function.
Other Things to Know:
- Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $35/hr.
- Status and location: This is a hybrid role. Hours per week vary but may be approximately 25-35 hours per week. The role is anticipated to begin in July 2023 and end in November 2023.
- Mission & Values: BRIC is committed to building Brooklyn’s creative future. We advance opportunities for visual artists, performers, and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.
How to Apply:All applicants must submit a resume together with a cover letter outlining the ways in which their skills and experience align with our specific needs via our online application portal found here on our website. Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
BRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.