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Job Title


Production General (Seasonal)


Company : Avant Gardner


Location : new york city, NY


Created : 2024-05-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Who We AreAvant 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, Tií«sto, 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 AreSomeone who is highly organizedSomeone who is able to juggle multiple things at onceSomeone who is reliable and has a "no task too small" attitudeSomeone who can keep calm under high pressure situationsEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesReports to Production General Leads, Production Managers and Project LeadsReview and internalize run-of-show schedule, backline information and production notes prior to each eventPerform regular openingrunningclosing site duties in addition to any event-specific duties assignedSupport vendor load inouts, ensuring all items are placedhung safely at appropriate points on the siteMaintain and reset venue in between shows by adjusting staging, building risers, repositioning equipment, managing cables and organizing inventoryHang and position AV equipment such as speakers, projectors, truss, lights, LED panelsProvide support for incoming touring teamsAssist the Technical Production teams with cabling, event equipment positions and moves and changeoversSupport use and maintenance of the company van and box truck, as well as all heavy machinery such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc. Support optimizing use of storage facilities on site and ensure all teams are clear on their designated storage areas such as bar, food & beverage, audio, lighting, and scenicEnsure tidy working space at all times and support the Production and Operations teams in increasing efficiency and safety on siteMaintain confidentiality when handling information related to shows and refrain from sharing photosvideos of the venue when doors are not openTrack and properly store company tools and equipmentDirect concerns from other departments to the Production Manager and check before completing any tasks assigned by other departmentsEnsure the stage and production areas are clean and free of clutter, and all hazardous areas are marked with high-visibility tapeMaintain safe working practices including OSHA and COVID guidelinesPerform other duties instructed by Production and Operations Managers and Project LeadsCompensation$25-$30 per hour, commensurate with experience