Operations Manager, Run of Show (Seasonal)

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 by Avant Gardner
Brooklyn, NY
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Part-Time
WHO WE ARE

Avant Gardner is New York City's premier event space and producer. Its flagship venue, The Brooklyn Mirage, is the crown jewel of New York City entertainment and one of the most iconic venues in the world. Avant Gardner’s 80,000 square foot complex occupies an entire city block of East Williamsburg, highlighted by the space’s unrivaled audiovisual features including a 200 foot wide, 15k resolution video wall. Voted North America's 'Best Large Club' in 2022 and 2023 and ranked top ten globally by DJ Mag, Avant Gardner has welcomed sold out shows featuring today's top acts and emerging global stars including Drake, Skrillex, Turnstile, Four Tet, John Summit, Glass Animals, Carl Cox, Keinemusik, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Marshmello, Reneé Rapp, Rina Sawayama, Rüfüs Du Sol, SOFI TUKKER, Tiësto, and many more. Avant Gardner’s portfolio includes event brands such as The Cityfox Experience along with programming across New York City. For more information, visit .

WHO YOU ARE

Someone who is highly organized

Someone who is able to juggle multiple things at once

Someone who is reliable and has a “no task too small” attitude

Someone who can keep calm under high pressure situations

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Run of Show Manager, Operations, supports the operations management team, playing a key role in the success of each event. This position is responsible for overall venue management during run-of-show and its respective employees, including: facilities, coat check, box office, operations administration, guest relations, door staff, security, and guest experience.

ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to the Director of Operations

Perform and prioritize assigned duties however necessary to support venue operations and overall business objectives and goals

Advances departmental needs, including logistical items with facilities, staff meal tickets, guest drink tickets, etc

Ensure all employees have the necessary tools and information needed to perform their duties for each event

Manage all ROS operations, ensuring the safety and security of employees and guests are held to the highest standards and reporting and/or rectifying any issues, concerns, R&M needs, necessary cleaning, employee breaks, etc in a timely manner

Develop strategies and methods to increase overall processing and performance of an event or future events

Organize workflow, traffic flow, etc, as needed, to maintain safety and efficiency

Provide feedback, coaching, and counseling, when appropriate

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

All managers are responsible for providing necessary support and actions to ensure the safety and security of the venue, its staff, and guests

Pre-event walkthrough:

Appropriate signage is posted around the venue; coordinates with operations admin for missing or damage signs

All floors are clear of debris, any safety hazards are remedied immediately

Security items are in place, including pass sheets in appropriate locations and security signage posted; stanchions and barricades for crowd control, smoking section, and any other restricted area are appropriately located

Radio communication systems are functioning and all necessary equipment has been distributed to essential personnel

Checks for lighting concerns, door maintenance, and any unexpected R&M issues that need to be addressed prior to doors

Leads pre-shift meetings

During ROS:

Manages employee breaks

Sweeps venue for medical and security calls

Ensures operations at all points of entry are running smoothly

Ensures coat check is running smoothly, assisting coat check staff, as necessary

Assesses lines throughout the event, restructuring as needed for efficiency, safety, and security

Post-Show

Shuts down AC/heating systems and checks all fire points

Ensures patrons have exited the venue; all areas are shut down and closed/locked up properly

Completes End of Day Report

Fills out any necessary incident reports

QUALIFICATIONS

3-4 years working service in venues, stadiums, arenas, hospitality industry, or equivalent

1 year management experience required

Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced environments, a must

Positive, upbeat leadership style; able to problem solve under pressure while maintaining high degree of professionalism

Required proficiency in the Google Workspace suite, and its applications such asDocs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive- including Shared Drives, and Google Groups for seamless team communication. Basic training is provided to ensure effective utilization of these tools for collaboration, communication, and document management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work long shifts, including overnight

Must be able to lift 40lb

Must be able to work standing for extended periods

COMPENSATION

 The hourly rate for this position is $30-35

Reference: 202291633

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Operations Manager, Run of Show (Seasonal)

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 by Avant Gardner

Brooklyn, NY
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Part-Time
WHO WE ARE

Avant Gardner is New York City's premier event space and producer. Its flagship venue, The Brooklyn Mirage, is the crown jewel of New York City entertainment and one of the most iconic venues in the world. Avant Gardner’s 80,000 square foot complex occupies an entire city block of East Williamsburg, highlighted by the space’s unrivaled audiovisual features including a 200 foot wide, 15k resolution video wall. Voted North America's 'Best Large Club' in 2022 and 2023 and ranked top ten globally by DJ Mag, Avant Gardner has welcomed sold out shows featuring today's top acts and emerging global stars including Drake, Skrillex, Turnstile, Four Tet, John Summit, Glass Animals, Carl Cox, Keinemusik, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Marshmello, Reneé Rapp, Rina Sawayama, Rüfüs Du Sol, SOFI TUKKER, Tiësto, and many more. Avant Gardner’s portfolio includes event brands such as The Cityfox Experience along with programming across New York City. For more information, visit .

WHO YOU ARE

Someone who is highly organized

Someone who is able to juggle multiple things at once

Someone who is reliable and has a “no task too small” attitude

Someone who can keep calm under high pressure situations

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Run of Show Manager, Operations, supports the operations management team, playing a key role in the success of each event. This position is responsible for overall venue management during run-of-show and its respective employees, including: facilities, coat check, box office, operations administration, guest relations, door staff, security, and guest experience.

ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to the Director of Operations

Perform and prioritize assigned duties however necessary to support venue operations and overall business objectives and goals

Advances departmental needs, including logistical items with facilities, staff meal tickets, guest drink tickets, etc

Ensure all employees have the necessary tools and information needed to perform their duties for each event

Manage all ROS operations, ensuring the safety and security of employees and guests are held to the highest standards and reporting and/or rectifying any issues, concerns, R&M needs, necessary cleaning, employee breaks, etc in a timely manner

Develop strategies and methods to increase overall processing and performance of an event or future events

Organize workflow, traffic flow, etc, as needed, to maintain safety and efficiency

Provide feedback, coaching, and counseling, when appropriate

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

All managers are responsible for providing necessary support and actions to ensure the safety and security of the venue, its staff, and guests

Pre-event walkthrough:

Appropriate signage is posted around the venue; coordinates with operations admin for missing or damage signs

All floors are clear of debris, any safety hazards are remedied immediately

Security items are in place, including pass sheets in appropriate locations and security signage posted; stanchions and barricades for crowd control, smoking section, and any other restricted area are appropriately located

Radio communication systems are functioning and all necessary equipment has been distributed to essential personnel

Checks for lighting concerns, door maintenance, and any unexpected R&M issues that need to be addressed prior to doors

Leads pre-shift meetings

During ROS:

Manages employee breaks

Sweeps venue for medical and security calls

Ensures operations at all points of entry are running smoothly

Ensures coat check is running smoothly, assisting coat check staff, as necessary

Assesses lines throughout the event, restructuring as needed for efficiency, safety, and security

Post-Show

Shuts down AC/heating systems and checks all fire points

Ensures patrons have exited the venue; all areas are shut down and closed/locked up properly

Completes End of Day Report

Fills out any necessary incident reports

QUALIFICATIONS

3-4 years working service in venues, stadiums, arenas, hospitality industry, or equivalent

1 year management experience required

Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced environments, a must

Positive, upbeat leadership style; able to problem solve under pressure while maintaining high degree of professionalism

Required proficiency in the Google Workspace suite, and its applications such asDocs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive- including Shared Drives, and Google Groups for seamless team communication. Basic training is provided to ensure effective utilization of these tools for collaboration, communication, and document management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work long shifts, including overnight

Must be able to lift 40lb

Must be able to work standing for extended periods

COMPENSATION

 The hourly rate for this position is $30-35

Reference: 202291633

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