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 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 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 BRIC's venues remain safe, clean, and operationally ready to support the organization's programs and events.

What You’ll 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

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:

Bachelor's 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 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.