Brooklyn Academy of Music Career Site

Front-End Web Developer (Temporary) (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks Front-End Web Developer (Temporary) to provide technical knowledge and development as it pertains to the music festival website during a 6-8 week development project that is currently in progress.

Job Responsibilities:

Work with designers to implement pixel perfect front-end and user interface requirements and write clean cross-browser compatible code
Implement new front-end web development technologies
Work within tight deadlines while exhibiting exemplary time management and task prioritization
Perform thorough testing of web site
Design, develop, document and/or test front-end code to ensure strong usability, optimization, and functionality

Production Coordinator- Sound Department (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks a full-time Production Coordinator, specializing in Sound, who will play a key role in supervising and hands-on running all technical aspects of BAM presentations, productions, rentals and special events. The Production Coordinator reports to the Fisher Associate Production Manager. This position begins May 1, 2012.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and manage events, shows, and maintenance in BAM’s Richard B Fisher Building.
Perform advance work for productions including technical and budget analysis, arrangement of equipment rentals and assisting the Associate Production Manager in detailing and scheduling of technical staff and stagehands
Work with artists, musicians, BAM general management staff, stagehands, wardrobe personnel, and stage managers to present the highest quality shows and events
Sound board operation and programming for all mainstage events as assigned.
Upkeep and Maintenance of all sound systems and equipment.
Assist in the day to day management of long run productions
Other duties as assigned

Production Coordinator- Electrics Department (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks a full-time Production Coordinator, specializing in Electrics, who will play a key role in supervising and hands-on running all technical aspects of BAM presentations, productions, rentals and special events. The Production Coordinator reports to the Fisher Associate Production Manager. This position begins May 1, 2012.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and manage events, shows, and maintenance in BAM’s Richard B Fisher Building.
Perform advance work for productions including technical and budget analysis, arrangement of equipment rentals and assisting the Associate Production Manager in detailing and scheduling of technical staff and stagehands
Work with artists, musicians, BAM general management staff, stagehands, wardrobe personnel, and stage managers to present the highest quality shows and events
Light board operation and programming for all mainstage events as assigned.
Upkeep and Maintenance of all lighting systems and equipment.
Assist in the day to day management of long run productions
Other duties as assigned

Director of Marketing (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks Full-Time Director of Marketing to maintain and strengthen BAM’s brand, drive all aspects of BAM marketing efforts, and develop existing and audiences.

Job Responsibilities:

Meet ticket revenue and attendance goals, increase and diversify BAM audiences, improve customer/visitor experience, and engender positive perception of BAM locally and globally
Manage the Marketing team (6 full-time staff, 1 part-time, 1 full-time intern) with 4 direct reports. Provide leadership and support for the department, applying strong decision-making, creative-thinking, and problem-solving skills to successfully promote BAM’s programs and to attract audiences. Establish department’s priorities and manage project assignments to align with institutional goals and directives
Oversee and guide marketing strategy and spend mixes across channels for all BAM programs/events. Direct and approve all marketing assets including direct mail, out of home, digital media (web, email, social media, video previews), onsite communications (signage, multimedia), advertising (print, radio, TV, online), etc.
Ensure responsible and strategic spending in regards to all project-specific marketing budgets.
Analyze sales patterns and ticket history to determine and/or change the course of campaign strategies and spends
Project manage mainstage season (Next Wave Festival, Spring Season) campaigns (brochure production and distribution, announcement plans, branding strategy) in collaboration with numerous BAM departments (Design, Programming, Sponsorship, GM, Education) and presenting artists/companies.
Meet regularly with various other internal departments (Sponsorship, Membership, GM, Education) to consult them on marketing-related matters and to promote the proper flow of information.
Serve as project leader or stakeholder in special projects as they arise.

Grants Coordinator (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Note: Candidates should only apply to either the Grants Coordinator or Grants Writer position. Please do not apply for both positions.

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks Full-Time Grants Coordinator to provide core administrative and programmatic support for the Grants Department

Job Responsibilities:
• Accurately completes assigned proposals and reports in a timely matter.
• Maintain up to date database systems for Grants, as well as electronic and paper funder files.
• Ensure the organized implementation of all administrative processes and systems in Grants.
• Provide department with timely and accurate prospective funder research, as well as other programmatic research, as requested.
• Writing proposals, reports, and acknowledgement letters, and developing accompanying budgets and financial reports
• Creating and maintaining foundation database records through Tessitura, including general information, solicitation tasks, and contribution records; running related Tessitura reports
• Oversight of key administrative systems
• Maintaining essential institutional documents and related files, including press
• Fundraising and program research
• Working with department interns and other institution staff to complete tasks
• Editing and proofreading proposals and reports as required
• Assist in donor cultivation events including special events and patron desk service
• Assisting with funder crediting

Grants Writer (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Note: Candidates should only apply to either the Grants Writer or Grants Coordinator position. Please do not apply for both positions.

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks Full Time Grants Writer to write timely and factual fundraising documents in order to maintain and/or cultivate donor relationships. This includes developing narrative proposals and reports, budgets and financial reports, and developing other supplementary materials.

Job responsibilities:

• Write high quality grant proposals, reports, and related fundraising documents in a timely manner.
• Write fundraising proposals, reports, inquiry letters, cover letters, and related documents, and develop accompanying budgets and financial reports. As part of this process, update Grants records, as needed (e.g. database, grants task list, tracking document, etc.).
• Maintain up-to-date descriptive language (e.g. general support, education, etc.) for use in proposals and reports by the Grants Department and other departments.
• Oversee key crediting for foundation and government agencies.
• Assist with supervision of other Grants Department staff, including interns, in writing proposals and reports.
• Edit and proofread proposals, reports, and other materials written by other members of the Grants Unit.
• Identify and reach out to foundations and government funders directly to cultivate new relationships or follow up on prior discussions/correspondence, under the supervision of the Director of Grants.
• Assist with prospect research.
• Represent BAM at internal and external events and meetings as required, including donor site visits, which occasionally may occur during evening or weekend hours.

Web Copywriter (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks Temporary Web Copywriter for re-writing web copy in conjunction with a redesign of BAM.org. This position is Temporary Part-Time 20+ hrs/week for 1-2 months. Chosen candidate will not work on-site, but must be able to meet in person with select stakeholders and web team to discuss copy issues at least 1 day per week for the duration of the assignment.

Copy style must be web appropriate, call-to-action oriented, concise, clear and informational, but not overly serious or institutional sounding.

A sample writing assignment will need to be completed in application for this position

Membership Coordinator- Producers Council (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks Full-Time Membership Coordinator- Producers Council to coordinate solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship efforts for the Producers Council ($1,500) and Chairman’s Circle levels ($2,500) in order to meet annual fundraising goals.

Job Responsibilities:
• Meet fundraising goals for the Producers Council and Chairman’s Circle levels through the coordination and implementation of solicitations, cultivation events, and benefit fulfillment.
• Update and maintain an accurate database of prospective and current donor information in Tessitura to facilitate donor cultivation and acquisition.
• Coordinate Producers Council renewal and acquisition solicitations through direct mail, email, and phone campaigns
• Write, edit, and proofread letters for solicitation appeals
• Manage donor acknowledgments and ensure timely delivery of all membership materials
• Coordinate Producers Council cultivation events and stewardship opportunities including invitations and RSVP lists
• Identify mid- and high-level donor prospects and drive donor upgrades
• Work at member events and establish relationships with donors
• Coordinate production of departmental print materials with the Design department
• Assist in preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual reports
• Coordinate activities and events for BAM’s young professional group Generation Advance
• Act as customer service representative for Producers Council inquiries

BAM Summer 2012 Internship Program (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Internships at BAM run 12—20 weeks June- August (timing varies by department)
Criteria for Participation: To participate in the internship opportunities at BAM, graduate students must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program and undergraduate students must be enrolled in college or university. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Remuneration: Most internships are paid, however, some are also available for college credit.

Internship Program Itinerary:
• BAM Orientation & Theater Tour – Get to know BAM in-depth.
• Trips to local Cultural Institutions – Behind the scene tour of some of the most recognized arts institutions in the city.
• Learn the fundamentals of working @ NYC Cultural Institutions
• Work & learn with experienced Arts Administration professionals – Learn the ins and outs from some of the best in the field.
• Executive Brown Bag lunches – Have lunch with BAM’s Executive Team and glimpse the future of the organization from their perspective.
• Follow-the-Production – This program tracks the mounting of a presentation at BAM - from artistic selection and budgeting, to load-in and travel visas.
• See BAM performances & films – Gain access to see some of the most coveted shows in town!
• Career counseling and Mentoring

*Corporate Relations Internship: (internally known as Sponsorship Internship)

Drafting reports, acknowledgement letters, proposals and agreements.
Assisting with fundraising research & proposal development.
Managing sponsor benefits including sponsor raffles and employee discounts
Coordinating sponsorship account management- following up on status of proposals, contact information, and assembling sponsorship benefit packages
Assisting with administrative tasks including: follow-up calls, mailings, filing, archiving and photocopies.
Hours per week: Preferable availability of 30 hours minimum per week (may require some weekend and evening hours)

*Patron Services Intern:

Gather and disseminate information regarding Patrons with the rest of the Patron Services Department, the Development Department, and the Box Office
Fulfill Patron requests, including: tickets to BAM events and reservations for the BA

BAM Spring 2012 Internship Program (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:32:00 GMT

BAM Internships run 12—20 weeks from January 2012 until June 2012 (timing may vary by department)
Internship Program Itinerary:
• BAM Orientation & Buildings Tour – Get to know BAM in-depth.
• Trips to local Cultural Institutions – Behind the scene tour of some of the most recognized arts institutions in the city.
• Learn the fundamentals of working @ NYC Cultural Institutions
• Work & learn with experienced Arts Administration professionals – Learn the ins and outs from some of the best in the field.
• Executive Brown Bag lunches – Have lunch with BAM’s Executive Team and glimpse the future of the organization from their perspective.
• Follow-the-Production – This program tracks the mounting of a presentation at BAM - from artistic selection and budgeting, to load-in and travel visas.
• See BAM performances & films – Gain access to see some of the most coveted shows in town!
• Career counseling and Mentoring

(Current as of: 1.19.12)

Criteria for Participation: To participate in the internship opportunities at BAM, graduate students must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program and undergraduate students must be enrolled in college or university.

Remuneration: Most internships are paid, however, some are also available for college credit.

*Cinematek Internship:

To provide administrative support to BAMcinématek and assist with events and festivals.
Intern will assist with aspects of operations and special events, as it relates to BAMcinématek.
Help with guest ticket requests, guest lists and invitations, events, data entry, correspondence, talent and industry relations, setting up green room, booking conference rooms, arranging transportation for guests (local and long distance), process purchase orders and other administrative tasks.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Interest in repertory film and film exhibition.
Hours per week: 8-12 (2:00pm-6:00pm 2-3 days a week)

*HR Intern:

Information Technology Internship (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BAM Internships run 12—20 weeks from January 2012 until June 2012 (timing may vary by department)

Internship Program Itinerary:

• BAM Orientation & Buildings Tour – Get to know BAM in-depth.
• Trips to local Cultural Institutions – Behind the scene tour of some of the most recognized arts institutions in the city.
• Learn the fundamentals of working @ NYC Cultural Institutions
• Work & learn with experienced Arts Administration professionals – Learn the ins and outs from some of the best in the field.
• Executive Brown Bag lunches – Have lunch with BAM’s Executive Team and glimpse the future of the organization from their perspective.
• Follow-the-Production – This program tracks the mounting of a presentation at BAM - from artistic selection and budgeting, to load-in and travel visas.
• See BAM performances & films – Gain access to see some of the most coveted shows in town!
• Career counseling and Mentoring

(Current as of: 1.11.12)

Criteria for Participation: To participate in the internship opportunities at BAM, graduate students must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program and undergraduate students must be enrolled in college or university.

Remuneration: Most internships are paid, however, some are also available for college credit.

*Information Technology Intern:

Assist the IT department in supporting its hardware, software, and end user environment as directed by the IT staff including phone support, network cabling, equipment deployment and basic training of end users
Reconcile the IT inventory records, update the asset tracking system and assist with hardware disposal
Perform general office support including copying, faxing, and filing
Special Requirements: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and pursuing a degree in a IT or a related field (preferred but not required)
Hours per week: 30 - 40

College Student Volunteers (Campus Ambassadors) (Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene)

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:58:00 GMT

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), an internationally recognized presenter of contemporary performing arts and cinema, seeks several local university students to work as a team to coordinate and raise awareness of BAM programming at their universities. The Campus Ambassadors report to the Manager and Administrator of the program.

Responsibilities:

•· Picking up postcards, brochures, posters from BAM

•· Distributing BAM materials at relevant on- and off-campus locations

•· Coordinating and updating BAM promotions with campus communications (i.e. student newsletters, campus email groups, etc)

•· Word-of-mouth promotion of BAM brand and events

•· Meet with BAM advisor monthly to discuss projects and experiences