Manager, Internal Events & Facilities

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 Brooklyns 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 Brooklyns creative future.

About the Manager Internal Events & Facilities Role:

BRIC seeks an Manager Internal Events & Facilities to oversee the day-to-day facilities operations across BRIC House 75 Rockwell and additional sites. Reporting to the Associate Director Operations this role supervises custodial and public safety staff coordinates with external vendors and the facilities management company and ensures BRICs venues remain safe clean and operationally ready to support the organizations programs and events.

What Youll Do in the Role:

The Manager Internal Events & Facilities will be responsible for the following in addition to any other project as assigned by their manager the Associate Director Operations:

Internal BRIC Programming Event Management

• Collaborate with Associate Director Operations to support internal BRIC programming live events serving as lead Operations point person to coordinate walk-throughs lead planning sessions and run day-of execution
• Work within established workflows event management software solutions and digital tools for meticulous record keeping
• Prepare event expenses estimates and support generating artist contracts within established pricing and templates for review by the Associate Director
• Coordinate with Production Operations Marketing and Front of House teams to deliver seamless rental experiences
• Contract with outside services as needed for event requirements within approved scope

Facilities & Building Operations

• Support day-to-day facilities operations at BRIC House 75 Rockwell and additional sites ensuring buildings are clean safe and operationally ready
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for facilities needs across BRIC staff and stakeholders
• Track work order requests and conduct weekly check-ins with the external facilities management company
• Operate the on-site BMS (Building Management System) and respond to building issues as they occur
• Identify facility issues and coordinate vendor responses for routine repairs and maintenance within established procedures
• Ensure physical plant infrastructure and equipment support the robust calendar of internal and client based live events

Custodial & Public Safety Team Coordination

• Supervise the Senior Public Safety Officer and Building Custodians; coordinate custodial and security schedules across BRIC venues
• Ensure custodial coverage for events programs and daily operations in coordination with the Operations Manager Events & Revenue
• Oversee the Fire Warden program and ensure compliance with building safety procedures and policies
• Coordinate with public safety staff to maintain a safe environment for staff artists and visitors

Access Compliance & Vendor Coordination

• With oversight from People & Culture manage building access at 647 Fulton and 75 Rockwell for staff vendors and visiting artists
• Support compliance with health safety and building code requirements across all venues
• Coordinate with vendors for routine maintenance repairs and building services within approved scope
• Maintain documentation related to facilities operations safety incidents and access logs

Youll Bring these Skills and Strengths to the Role:

• Mission & Values Alignment: A passion for BRICs support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community igniting learning and making change through the arts and creativity.
• Experience:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience plus 3 years in live event management facilities management building operations or venue operations
  • Working knowledge of building systems BMS operation fire safety and health and safety compliance requirements
  • Experience supervising custodial public safety or other building operations staff
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate vendors track work orders and manage multiple facility priorities simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills and ability to serve as a reliable point of contact for staff vendors and partner organizations
• 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
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Brings experience operationalizing equity within the operations

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $50K - $60K.
• 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 Brooklyns 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.

Required Experience:

Manager