What are the responsibilities and job description for the Porter (Seasonal) position at Avant Gardner?
WHO WE ARE
Avant Gardner is New York City's premier event space and producer. Its flagship venue, The Brooklyn Mirage, is the crown jewel of New York City entertainment and one of the most iconic venues in the world. Avant Gardner’s 80,000 square foot complex occupies an entire city block of East Williamsburg, highlighted by the space’s unrivaled audiovisual features including a 200 foot wide, 15k resolution video wall. Voted North America's 'Best Large Club' in 2022 and 2023 and ranked top ten globally by DJ Mag, Avant Gardner has welcomed sold out shows featuring today's top acts and emerging global stars including Drake, Skrillex, Turnstile, Four Tet, John Summit, Glass Animals, Carl Cox, Keinemusik, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Marshmello, Reneé Rapp, Rina Sawayama, Rüfüs Du Sol, SOFI TUKKER, Tiësto, and many more. Avant Gardner’s portfolio includes event brands such as The Cityfox Experience along with programming across New York City. For more information, visit Avant-Gardner.com.
WHO YOU ARE
- Someone who is highly organized
- Someone who is able to juggle multiple things at once
- Someone who is reliable and has a “no task too small” attitude
- Someone who can keep calm under high pressure situations
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Porter is responsible for maintaining a clean interior and exterior of the venue, including but not limited to, lounge areas, dance floor, bars, food stand areas, bathrooms, green room, supply areas.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure venue is show ready before guests arrive each night
- Keep all areas, and most importantly guest facing areas, free of trash during events
- Complete general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, taking out trash and recycling
- Dust/wipe down tables, couches, and other furniture
- Pick up any debris outside of the venue
- Replace plastic trash can liners
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
- Assist with cleaning duties as assigned
- Shovel snow from around entrance/exits, put down ice melt as needed
- Communicate with supervisor and manager with regards to cleaning problems and supply needs
- General labor for event set-up and breakdown, including but not limited to, moving furniture
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- A dedicated, detail-oriented, team player with the ability to work independently and a willingness to keep all areas of our venues extremely clean before and during events
- Some previous cleaning/janitorial experience, plus the physical ability to perform job duties
- Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy
- A strong-sense of teamwork and ability to execute assignments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 50 pounds
- Must be able to work on your feet as well as stationary for at least 12 hours during events
- Must be willing to work long shifts, including overnight shifts
- Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others
- Must be able to work outdoors, in all weather conditions, able to stand for long periods of time
COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this position is $20/per hour.
Salary : $20
