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

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No