Audio Technician Intern, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival

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.

The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is NYC’s longest-running, free performance festival, and a beloved summer tradition featuring approximately 30 varied large-scale performances and attracting upwards of 200,000 people each summer to the Prospect Park Bandshell.

Our number one priority is the health and safety of our staff and their families, our artists, performers and media makers, our partners, our patrons, and the communities we serve. 

About the Audio Technician Intern Role: 

The Audio Technician will work as part of the production team committed to high-level production values and safety; they are expected to contribute to a positive artist, audience, and co-worker experience. The Audio technician’s responsibilities include setting up and breaking down audio equipment, running cables, and testing microphones and other audio equipment. 

What You’ll Do in the Role:

The Audio Technician Intern will be responsible for the following in addition to any other projects as assigned by their manager, Lead Audio Engineer, BCB:

• Design/install/maintain/strike line array sound system


• Design/install/maintain and strike seasonal audio rental package


• Install/maintain/strike all FOH audio system


• Organize the inventory for, and operate the FOH system


• Check and ring out audio system

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30 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. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to contributing to the team's success.  The Production Intern will be very hands-on and an organized self-starter which will take part in making the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival 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 salary for this position is $16.50/hr. Meals provided on show days. College students pursuing credit for this internship can also be supported.


• Status and location: This is a seasonal role based at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park. 


• General Schedule: 
  
  
  
  • May 5 - June 6 (Load In: Mon-Fri. 8 hrs/ day)
  
  
  • June 7 - August 24 
  
  
  • August 25 - September 4 (Load Out: 8 -10 consecutive 8 hrs/ day, exact dates TBD)
  
  
  
  

• 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.