Overview

Intro/Program Description: Goddard Riverside’s Community Arts Program is based at the Bernie Wohl Center, which has become a vibrant cultural hub on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, providing the highest quality performing and visual arts events, resources for artists, and experience and exposure to the arts for all people. The most successful candidate will possess a positive and flexible attitude, a commitment to excellence in the arts and a passion for serving the community.

 

Purpose of Position: The Community Arts Program creates art exposure and learning opportunities for Goddard Riverside’s participants and community members throughout the Upper West Side, New York City and the surrounding area. The ideal candidate is flexible, works well under pressure, and has a passion for arts production and helping others. The Venue Manager must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups. This position oversees aspects of venue management and event production at the direction of the Community Arts Associate and Community Arts Manager, including: setup, execution, and breakdown of events; greeting and directing guests; staying apprised of a changing event schedule; helping to track attendance data; and reporting to the Community Arts Associate and Community Arts manager on any facility needs. The Venue Manager is integral in helping to create a welcoming, positive, and safe environment at the Bernie Wohl Center for all visitors, guests, and participants.

 

Schedule: Flexible, including evenings and weekends. 

 

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center follow the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and are now requiring all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption. 

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

1.) Administrative

  • Assist in gathering attendance and other data as needed. Comply with reporting and recordkeeping procedures.

2.) Facilities, Venue Management & Security

  • Represent Goddard Riverside, the Community Arts program and the Bernie Wohl Center to our community members and any guests that visit the Bernie Wohl Center. Proactively greet all visitors, explain and enforce venue and/or organizational safety procedures, and provide basic information as needed. Assist in establishing strong, positive relationships with all of our community members.
  • Provide venue and event management coverage for programming at the Bernie Wohl Center. Support the production and execution of a diverse schedule of events, meetings, rehearsals, auditions, classes, and performances that take place at the Bernie Wohl Center.
  • Maintain knowledge of specific needs for event setup, production, and management. Collaborate, as needed, with A/V technicians, lighting directors, sound engineers, stage managers, teaching artists, and other consultants.
  • In coordination with the Community Arts Associate and Community Arts Manager, assist in the management and maintenance of Community Arts inventory, equipment and facility, including program materials, sound system, stage lighting, musical instruments, costumes and props, tables and chairs, and basic upkeep.

 

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

  • Experience with venue and/or event management, preferably in the arts.
  • Familiarity and ability to work with technical equipment.
  • Ability to perform basic setups for sound, projection, and stage lighting.
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn.
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • A keen interest in the arts and a passion for community building.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with a range of personalities.
  • Proactive and service-oriented; driven to create a welcoming and supportive environment for our community members.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

 

Computer Skills Needed

  • Microsoft Office Suite – especially Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Experience with Eventbrite a plus

 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to see, speak, and hear clearly
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to walk, bend, sit, and stand for prolonged periods as necessary
  • Ability to climb stairs multiple a times a day
  • Able to move equipment and connect cables for sound, projection, and lighting

Work Environment

  • A bustling community center where Goddard Riverside runs a Community Arts program, hosts meetings and workshops, and presents performing and visual arts events.

 

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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