Operations Intern, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival

About BRIC: 

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in the Downtown Brooklyn Arts District  whose work spans contemporary visual, music and performing arts, media, media education and civic engagement 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.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is NYC’s longest-running, free performance festival, and a beloved summer tradition featuring approximately 25 varied large-scale performances and attracting upwards of 200,000 people each summer to the Prospect Park Bandshell.

About the Role:

BRIC seeks a seasonal Operations Intern to assist with the day-to-day operations of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, with a focus on Front of House. The role will act as a general intern/assistant, working under the direction of the Operations Manager, to undertake a range of tasks that are required to ensure a successful season of performances.

What You’ll Do in the Role:

This role will be responsible for the following in addition to any other project as assigned by their manager, the Operations Manager:

• Run various errands, such as picking up office supplies, packages or equipment.
• Perform basic office tasks such as copying and printing.
• Keep track of inventory and order office supplies, cleaning supplies, and wristbands as needed.
• Assist with distribution and collection of walkie talkies to third-party security guards and EMTs.
• Collect and track lost and found items.
• Assist with various front of house needs such as line management, merch distribution and communication with vendors.
• Assist with administrative tasks that support Front of House Operations.
• Assist with daily pass sheet creation and distribution.
• Assist with distribution of all staff credentials and staff t-shirts.
• Assist the Community Care Manager with ADA seating and audience water distribution when needed.
• Support Operations Manager and FOH Manager with other tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to be on one's feet and walk festival grounds and nearby vicinity.
• 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:
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Brings experience operationalizing equity within the Performing Arts and or Hospitality function.   
• Prioritization:  Experience with outdoor events is a plus.
• Start date: May 11, 2026.

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $17.00
• Status and location: This is a part-time, non-exempt role based at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park. The Festival Operations Intern is expected to be available and on site for all performances between June 4 - September 19  in addition to training days in late May.
• 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 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.