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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 builds Brooklyn's creative future.
About the Production Manager Role:
BRIC seeks a Production Manager with a theatrical, visual art exhibition, and/or live events production background to plan and execute productions across BRIC's live event and exhibition portfolio. Reporting to the Associate Director, Live Events & Media Production, the Production Manager will oversee several overlapping projects throughout the year, including galas, rentals, public programs, exhibitions, and house parties, that are in in-person, hybrid, and virtual. They will collaborate across departments including Operations, Development, Partnerships, and Rentals, acting as a day-to-day technical lead from inception through strike. The Production Manager manages crew, vendors, equipment, and on-site execution while collaborating with curators, artists, producers, and clients to deliver work that meets BRIC's artistic and safety standards. This role plays a critical part in serving BRIC's community-centered mission.
What You'll Do in the Role:
The Production Manager will be responsible for the following in addition to any other projects as assigned by their manager, the Associate Director, Live Events & Media Production:
Production Execution

• Plan, devise, and coordinate technical, staging, and production requirements for assigned events, exhibitions, and rentals
• Oversee assigned programming from inception through completion, including on-site vendor management
• Lead production meetings, processes, equipment setup, and crew assignments for assigned projects
• Act as Production Manager and/or Supervisor on assigned events, overseeing crew and Run of Day
• Serve as day-to-day technical point of contact for BRIC internal Producers, externals Rental Clients, and various vendors on assigned projects

Exhibitions & Fabrication

• Collaborate with curators, artists, and directors to design and install exhibitions, including digital drawings, renderings, and fabrication drawings
• Coordinate printing, framing, mounting, fabrication, A/V tech, and gallery lighting
• Draft installation timelines and checklists; organize artwork transportation and condition reporting
• Supervise art handlers and technicians on the floor; install artwork, AV components, and wall graphics
• Guide fabricators, produce prototypes and production schedules, and maintain safe and working shop equipment (lifts, saws, drill press, hand and power tools)
• Maintain wood shop, galleries, exhibition storage, and art handler inventory

Crew & Vendor Coordination

• Recruit, schedule, and onboard freelance and part-time hourly crew for assigned projects
• Train and mentor freelance staff through load-ins, tech rehearsals, performances, and strikes
• Manage vendors on-site during events and installations

Administrative & Budget Support

• Attend production team meetings and contribute to post-production debriefs
• Track freelance hours and approve timesheets for payroll
• Maintain project documentation: meeting reports, staffing spreadsheets, production media, manuals
• Research and purchase materials, process supplier payments, and perform weekly bookkeeping for assigned projects
• Build project budgets in collaboration with the Associate Director and Director of Production

Policy & Safety

• Implement production policies and safety protocols on assigned projects
• Contribute to departmental policy and process improvements

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:
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a production manager, project manager, or with a musical touring production, museum/gallery, or non-profit arts space
  • Experience in lighting, audio, projections, theatrical carpentry, and/or art handling, fabrication, and installation
  • Working knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Momentus event management software, Zoom, vMix, OBS, CAD, and SketchUp
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize a complex workload and collaborate across staff, artists, vendors, and community members of diverse backgrounds
  • OSHA, CPR, and AED certifications, knowledge of ETC consoles and QLab, and a valid driver's license (with 26' box truck experience) are a plus

• Communication & Relationship Building: Committed to effective communication and building relationships with internal staff, producers, artists, external crew, clients, and vendors.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Brings experience operationalizing equity within event production and setting an equity and justice rooted strategy for staffing and team management.

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $65K - $80K.
• Status and location: This is a full-time, exempt role based in our Brooklyn office.
• Benefits: BRIC has a comprehensive benefits package, including: paid time off, 403B retirement plan, pre-tax transit cards, medical flexible spending plans, and more. BRIC currently pays 100% of the premium for employee medical, dental and vision coverage starting on the first of the month after 2 months of employment.
• 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.