Opportunities at BRIC
We are 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, our institution has shaped Brooklyn's cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers. As a creative catalyst for our community, we ignite learning in people of all ages and centralize diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC is building Brooklyn's creative future.
BRIC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, citizenship status, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, unemployed status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or city law in admission or access to, or employment in, its programs and activities.
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Available Positions
Media Resource Manager
The purpose of the position is to organize and store BRICs television, performance and visual arts assets in an archive that is both accessible for the creation of new work and that provides an historical record of BRIC and the Brooklyn arts community. The media access management system (MAM) interacts with internal media operations and with BRICs international media distribution system.
Director of Communications
BRIC seeks a seasoned Director who will develop and implement a communications strategy to effectively promote the work and profile of BRIC. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, the Director of Communications will support the execution of comprehensive communications strategies for institutional and programmatic priorities.
Director of Marketing
Reporting to BRIC’s Senior Vice President (SVP) of Marketing & Communications, the Director of Marketing will help lead the execution of marketing and advertising for BRIC, develop strategies for and oversee the execution of BRIC’s efforts to attract audiences and program participants, and provide leadership for maintaining and increasing institutional visibility.
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Director will broker a robust, BRIC-wide corporate sponsorship portfolio, to activate assets such as the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, the BRIC JazzFest, major visual art exhibitions, and other signature programming. The ideal candidate is a sponsorship marketing professional with at least 8 years of sponsorship sales experience in music and art preferred, a natural networker and has a demonstrated track record of generating revenue for rights holders and ROI for sponsors.
Director of People & Culture
BRIC seeks a strategic and experienced people and culture leader to develop a transformational cohesive talent strategy for BRIC that builds and improves upon existing processes and systems. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of People & Culture will be responsible for identifying and implementing best practices in talent management as well as serving as in-house expert and strategist on all talent & HR-related issues.
Seasonal Artist Services and Contracts Coordinator
BRIC seeks a full-time seasonal Coordinator to work with the Performing Arts team to provide administrative and operational support during our peak season of performances, which includes the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, BRIC JazzFest, and the Kick-off of our BRIClab residency program. The Coordinator will manage all artist contract administration and assist with all rehearsals, performances, and performing arts operations to ensure high-quality artist/audience experience and production values. Responsibilities include:
Development Associate
BRIC seeks a Development Associate who will play a key role in bringing to life the relationships between BRIC’s donor base and our programming through membership campaigns, galas, and an annual giving appeal. By coordinating communications with members, donors, and working at events at BRIC House and at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival at the Prospect Park Bandshell, the Development Associate helps to fulfill member benefits and ensure positive ongoing relations with donors.
Digital Marketing Manager
Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Digital Marketing Manager is responsible for creating, executing and managing marketing strategies to raise brand awareness, drive audience, and revenue growth across BRIC’s initiatives: performing arts showcases and series, contemporary art exhibitions, TV shows, podcasts, Public Access channels, membership, publishing, brand partnership and merchandise programs, among others.
Social Media Producer
Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager, the Social Media Producer will help grow BRIC’s audiences through smart and engaging social content. The producer must have a passion for storytelling, representation, and social justice. As the primary lead working with both written and visual content, you may film video, edit video or edit photographs or images that are being used in posts.
Vice President of Advancement
BRIC seeks a strategic and experienced Vice President for Advancement to lead BRIC’s efforts to achieve our annual contributed income goals from individuals, foundations (including corporate philanthropy) and government agencies. Reporting to the President, the VP for Advancement will build and lead a small team of no more than 10 to develop and execute BRIC’s fundraising strategy. The VP for Advancement will be a driving force behind BRIC’s fundraising efforts.
Internships
BRIC is committed to nurturing, educating, and exposing the next generation of contributors, professionals, and leaders entering the field of arts and media through our internship program.
Production Intern
BRIC seeks a Production Intern to provide support to the BCBF production team throughout a summer of performing arts programming at the Prospect Park Bandshell. 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.
Finance Intern (paid)
BRIC seeks a Finance Intern to support BRIC’s bookkeeping and finances. This intern will work in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer and the Finance Manager to manage payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. This role is critical to support BRIC during a time of increased volume in preparation for BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn Festival.
BRIC is committed to nurturing, educating, and exposing the next generation of contributors, professionals, and leaders entering the field of arts and media through our internship program. Our high school internships are arranged through schools. Established school internship programs interested in placing students at BRIC should contact BRIC Education.