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Founded as Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, LMCC is a dynamic non-profit organization that serves, connects, and makes space for artists and community. Since 1973, LMCC has been the champion for independent artists in New York City and the cultural life force of Lower Manhattan.

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment, and strongly encourages applications from people of color and women.

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Production Manager
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
River To River Festival
April 1 – June 28, 2024
$10,000

As Manhattan’s Arts Council and leading provider of artist services, LMCC is a lifeline for artists, art organizations, and local communities. We believe arts programming is vital to social change. We respond to the needs of NYC’s artists and communities with critical financial support, studio space, professional development, and platforms for public engagement.

Position Overview:
LMCC seeks an Independent Contractor to oversee Production Management for its long-running summer arts and culture festival, River To River. The 2024 edition of the festival marks LMCC’s 50th anniversary and is scheduled to take place for three weeks in June at various sites across Lower Manhattan. River To River features live performances and visual art, with an emphasis on contemporary dance in public space.

A majority of the projects will be presented at public locations where the arts are not commonly presented, thus requiring a versatile skill set for production and technical oversight inclusive of audio, lighting, and video. These venues include public parks, historic buildings, dance studios at The Arts Center at Governors Island, and even Downtown office space.

The Independent Contractor will report to the Producing Director for River to River, and will receive additional support from LMCC’s Producer of Performing Arts. The Independent Contract will supervise Production Assistants, inclusive of hiring, training, scheduling festival workers, and management.

The Production Manager plays a central role in the program's success through thoughtful, strategic, and timely decision making related to all aspects of live performances, installations, and events.

Schedule:
April 1 - June 28, 2024.

A suggested weekly schedule for this role includes:
April = 20 hrs per week
May = 35 hrs a week
June 1 - 23 = 35 hours a week
June 24 - 28 = 20 hrs/ week

Compensation:
Fee of $10,000.

Payment Schedule:

  • 25% upon signing of contract and/or submitting advance request invoice.
  • 25% upon submission of interim report/progress report and/or submitting 2nd installment
    disbursement request on May 15, 2024
  • 50% upon final submission of report and submitting final invoice by June 28, 2024.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Work closely with the River to River Producing Director on festival planning, production and logistics for all performances or projects.
  • Work with artists and their teams to evaluate production and technical needs of each
    presentation across audio, visual, and lighting.
  • Source all material and equipment needs either via LMCC’s inventory or through outside vendors, inclusive of seeking and evaluating multiple quotes and coordinating rentals.
  • Craft detailed production schedule for each River to River presentation, inclusive of load-in, rehearsal, presentation, and load-out.
  •  Maintain a detailed timeline for production and "run-of-shows" for each festival event.
  •  Oversee material and equipment delivery and pick-up.
  • Hire and oversee Production Assistant workers inclusive of training, supervision,
    scheduling, and problem-solving.
  • Strong candidates for this position will have:
  • 3+ years experience as Production Coordinator, Technical Manager, Event Production, Audio/Visual Technician or crew head.
  • Experience production managing live performing arts events (dance, theater, music).
  • Experience in technical production of outdoor or site-specific work.
  • Familiarity with setting up and operating technical equipment including audio and video equipment and generators.
  • Knowledge of New York City and the cultural sector, its vendors, and production
    standard practices.
  • Leadership and supervisory experience, inclusive of training and management.
  • Demonstrable project management skills in varied settings.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent leadership and management skills, inclusive of training, supervision, and
    problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  •  Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload and meet deadlines, as well as manage details while being graceful and diplomatic.
  • Ability to keep a professional demeanor especially when communicating with creative
    partners, stakeholders and venue staff.
  • Excellent communication skills digitally and in person.
  • Ability to foster collaboration within internal and external teams and to establish and maintain productive communication and workflow.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Driver’s license (preferred).
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills; experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.), Gmail and Google calendar, FormAssembly, EventBrite and Mac OS.

Apply
Submit a brief proposal outlining your qualifications and interest in the position via email. Along
with a resume to kdammers@lmcc.net.

Questions and informal conversations about this role are welcomed. Please reach out to River to River Producing Director Katy Dammers for further information: kdammers@lmcc.net.

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment, and strongly encourages applications from people
of color and women. To learn more about LMCC, visit www.LMCC.net.

Independent Contractor Position: River To River Festival

23-Week Contract: February 1 - July 10, 2024

$30,000

Position Overview: The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) seeks an Independent Contractor to lead production for its long-running summer arts and culture festival, River To River. The 2024 edition of the festival marks LMCC’s 50th anniversary and is scheduled to take place for two weeks in June at various sites across Lower Manhattan. River To River features live performances and visual art, with an emphasis on contemporary dance in public space. A majority of the projects will be presented at public locations where the arts are not commonly presented, thus requiring a versatile skill set for producing work in non- traditional venues. These venues include public parks, historic buildings, dance studios at The Arts Center at Governors Island, and even Downtown office space. The Independent Contractor plays a central role in the program's success through thoughtful, strategic, and timely decision-making related to all aspects of the festival's production.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all production aspects of the annual River To River festival, including the following:

-Program timelines and project schedules

-Festival budget 

-Contracts for artists, partners, and vendors

-Site visits and site-specific planning with curators, artists, and venue partners 

-Management of vendors and site partners

In addition to the above, this person will focus on the following responsibilities:

Work closely with the Technical Coordinator to ensure festival logistics run smoothly

  • Work closely with Associate Producer of Performing Arts to assess projects’ needs and develop run of shows and other processes for delegating to staff
  • Schedule and direct regular production planning meetings
  • Ensure effective communication between artists and production team
  • Communicate plans, through regular and consistent channels, to internal stakeholders
  • Liaise with front-of-house manager(s)
  • Coordinate tasks with Technical Coordinator and Front-of-House staff 
  • Manage all close-out tasks related to technical and budget reconciliation after the festival
  • Assist with reporting to funders as needed

The River To River planning team consists of an Associate Producer of Performing Arts, Technical Coordinator, Public Engagement Manager, and the Director of Exhibitions and Public Programs. Seasonal technical and front-of-house staff are hired additionally. The Independent Contractor works closely with the Associate Producer of Performing Arts and the Director of Exhibitions and Public Programs.

The weekly schedule for this role is as follows:

February 1 - March = 20 hrs per week
April - May = 35 hrs a week
June 1 - 23 = 40 hours a week 
June 24 - July 10 = 20 hrs/ week
2024 River To River Festival Dates (tbd): June 7 - 23, 2024

Payment is Made as Follows:
25% upon signing of contract and/or submitting advance request invoice
25% upon submission of interim report/progress report and/or submitting 2nd installment disbursement request on May 15, 2024
50% upon final submission of report and submitting final invoice by 7/1/2024

To Apply: Submit a brief proposal via email with a resume to scrawford@lmcc.net. 

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment, and strongly encourages applications from people of color and women. To learn more about LMCC, visit www.LMCC.net.

Ideal for those interested in office management, human resources, Board relations, non-profit finance, vendor management and IT. Interns have a bird's-eye view of the organization and contribute to supporting day-to-day office administration as part of the Finance & Operations departments. Primary responsibilities: Interns will assist Finance & HR Manager with day-to-day administrative tasks, such as scanning documents and uploading in the server, monthly credit card reconciliations, in addition to regular filing and upkeep of contact and Board records. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn more about LMCC's financial internal controls, budgeting process, gift processing, and support in data entry and manipulation as part of financial document preparation, in advance of our Board meetings. Interns will assist in preparation of administrative and financial materials for these Board meetings. Interns will learn our accounting software, QuickBooks and our institutional database, Salesforce. Qualifications: Ideal candidates are knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and interested in non-profit finance and administration. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess excellent time management and organizational skills, and are comfortable representing LMCC to the public and on the phone.

LMCC'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

LMCC’s Internship program provides meaningful opportunities for individuals interested in the arts and culture sector, from the perspective of a leading non-profit organization in New York City. We offer year-long and summer internship  opportunities for interns to gain an in-depth experience at the organization. Interns choose an internship focus to pursue under the guidance of a staff member, while gaining exposure to all departments in our collaborative-minded office.

During the program, all interns receive a monthly participation honorarium of $250, along with a monthly travel stipend of $150 and monthly meal stipend of $100. Interns also have access to a professional development reimbursement fund of up $100 throughout their internship. All internships are structured at 16 - 24 hours per week, including supporting our evening and weekend events. The start/end dates of the program are flexible and should be agreed upon between the intern and their supervisor prior to the start of the internship.