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
About the Security Guard, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Role:
BRIC seeks Security Guards who will provide a safe and respectful environment by executing a tactful security plan while also ensuring a positive customer experience.
What You’ll Do in the Role:
Security Guards will be responsible for the following in addition to any other project as assigned by their manager, the Security Supervisor BCB! and the Associate Security Supervisor BCB!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Interact professionally and respectfully with festival patrons and employees and provide information as requested
- Conduct inspections of handbags and packages being carried onto the site
- Enforce access control procedures in various areas on site
- Work with Festival Producers to identify and safety issues
- Enforce BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival policies; intervene and alert Security Supervisor in case of any problems with patrons
- Learn and assist with implementation of protocols for emergency evacuation plans
- Respond to emergencies including emergency evacuations and patron incidents
- Assist Emergency Medical Services personnel while they render medical treatment
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.
- Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Ability to perform the duties of Security Guard equitably and with an intention to be inclusive and welcoming to people of all demographics and backgrounds
- Must obtain F-03 or F-04 Certificate of Fitness (Fire Guard) issued by the FDNY – BRIC will assist applicants with preparation for the examination
- High School Diploma
- Three years of experience as licensed security guard at events
- Valid NYS Security Officer License
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to enforce rules
Other Things to Know:
- Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $20/hour.
- Status and location: This is a seasonal part-time non-exempt role based at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park. The time commitment for this position is expected to be June 7 – August 24th, generally 5pm-11pm, Thursdays through Saturdays, with some weekdays included. Pre and post season work will be scheduled as needed.
- 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.
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.