Technical Director, 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 builds Brooklyn’s creative future.

About the Seasonal Technical Director Role: 

BRIC seeks a Seasonal Technical Director to join our production team for Celebrate Brooklyn!. This individual will play a key role in delivering high production values and maintaining safety standards, ensuring a positive experience for artists, audiences, and staff alike.

What You’ll Do in the Role:

The Technical Director will be responsible for the following in addition to any other projects as assigned by their manager, the Production Director: 

Seasonal Tasks

• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and strike of:
  • Brown United production roof (steel structure)
  • Catwalk and truss lighting system (aluminum structure)
  • All rigging systems
  • Power distribution systems (in collaboration with the Lighting Electrician)
• Supervise the Assistant Technical Director and Technical Coordinators.
• Organize and maintain technical storage areas.
• Draft technical drawings, including the Site Plan and Temporary Place of Assembly Drawing, as required.
• Operate, maintain, and safeguard technical assets, including lighting, sound, communication equipment, and stage facilities (in collaboration with the Production Director).
• Ensure high production value to enhance the artist and audience experience.

Daily Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe operation of all equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
• Conduct and document safety checks of technical assets and set; make repairs or coordinate with the Production Director and Production Supervisor for repairs.
• Coordinate production department activities during installation and load-out to maintain schedules.
• Perform daily inspections of roof/rigging for weather-related safety issues.
• Install and strike staging, platforms, artist scenery, banners, and sponsor installations.
• Support special events as needed.

Physical Demands

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and inclement weather.
• Climb ladders and lift equipment weighing 50 lbs. or more. 

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:

• At least 5-years of experience as a theater/concert TD 

• Degree in technical theater and/or rigging certifications preferred.
  • Experience supervising staff
• Communication & Relationship Building: A highly skilled communicator who is a team player and can support the achievement of team goals. Ability to champion, encourage, and delegate to all of the production staff.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Brings experience operationalizing equity within the Performing Arts and or Hospitality function.

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The monthly salary range for this position is $8,000 – $10,000, commensurate with experience. This rate applies to all periods of employment except for April 2025, during which the role will shift to part-time pre-production. For the month of April 2025, the salary range will be $4,000 – $5,000.
• Status and location: This is a seasonal exempt-role based at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park. 

• Performance and General schedule:

PHASE

TIME PERIOD

Pre-Production

April 2025

Load-In

May - June 5th 2025

Show Season

June 6 2025 - August 24th 2025

Load-Out*

2 weeks (dates TBD)

* Possible season extension 

August 25th 2025 - Sept 21st 2025

• Mission & Values: BRIC builds 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

Salary : $4,000 - $5,000