FOH Audio Engineer 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.

About the FOH Audio Engineer Role: 

The Front of House Audio Engineer 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. This person should be skilled in audio technology. able to multitask and is collaborative. This role works with the audio team to execute proper audio engineering for each show and maintain all audio systems. This role is responsible for creating an immersive and musical experience within the venue. This person will also provide support to the performers with audio levels creating the best sound. 

What You’ll Do in the Role:

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

• 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 house speakers, and operate the FOH system
• Maintain proper SPL levels
• Mix FOH audio console
• Check and ring out audio system

Physical Demands:

• Working in the outdoors including heat, humidity and inclement weather
• Climbing ladders, ability to lift up to 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 FOH Audio Engineer. 
  • Degree and certifications in technical theater and/or concert production preferred.
• Communication & Relationship Building: A highly skilled communicator who is a team player and can support the achievement of team goals.
• 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 $40/hr.
• Status and location: This is a seasonal role based at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park. 
• General Schedule: 
  • Load In: May 4th - June 3rd  (Monday-Friday 8 hours/ day)
  • BCBF Season: June 4th - September 19th (exact dates to be determined Approximately 10-14 hours/ day)
  • Load Out: September 21st  - October 3rd  (12 days, 8 hours/ day)

• 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.