Stage Management - Production Intern , BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

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.

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.

About the Stage Management - Production Intern Role: 

The purpose of this internship is to provide support to the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! production team throughout a summer of performing arts programming at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park. The team is committed to high-level production values and safety, and the Production Intern is expected to contribute to a positive artist, audience, and co-worker experience.

Educational Benefits:

The Stage Management Production Intern will learn and participate in hands-on stage management skills for a summer outdoor performing arts festival. The intern will help to create an excellent artist experience onsite at the Bandshell by assisting in preparing artist backstage areas/serve as an event runner; ensure smooth and on-time, stage/backstage operations; and handling of artist concerns to operate production equipment in a live setting. Interns should gain insight into the day-to-day production operations of a performing arts festival, and expand on his or her academic studies through practical experience in a professional environment.

What You’ll Do in the Role:

The Stage Management - Production Intern will be responsible for the following, in addition to any other projects as assigned by their managers, the Stage Manager and Production Director, BCB:

• Work directly with the Stage Manager, Production Coordinator, Technical Director, Lighting Director, Audio Engineers and other applicable BCB staff. 
• Assist, coordinate and implement proper backstage and onstage management and protocols.
• Create and communicate show reports (wrap-ups, evening notes, etc) to direct reports and festival leads.
• Act as a runner for Stage Management team and potential artist/team needs.
• Assist with assorted audio, lighting, video and staging technical needs.
• Assist in the operation of production (audio/lighting/video) equipment during shows.
• Specific department assignments based on experience and preference.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors, early mornings, late nights, long days, and weekend shifts, and to work in inclement weather.

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: Rising college senior or recent graduate from a theater/entertainment technology program preferred. Candidates must be reliable, committed, willing to work the entire summer production schedule, self-motivated, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Some experience working in production for live events is preferred. We are looking for someone full of energy who is willing to learn and do whatever it takes to get the job done! The Production Intern will be very hands-on and an organized self-starter which will take part in making BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn come to life.
• 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 $16.00 or college credit. Meals provided on show days. 
• Status and location: This is a seasonal role based at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park. General Schedule: 
  • Load In: May 6 - June 7 (Monday-Friday 8 hours/ day)
  • BCB Season: June 7 - August 24 (exact dates to be determined Approximately 10-14 hours/ day)
  • Load Out: August 25th - September 2th (8 days, 8 hours/ day)
  • Discuss with Production Coordinator for any schedule conflicts 

• 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.

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