Creative Producer

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Compensation: $1000-$1500/month

About the Role: STooPS is seeking a Creative Producer to help bring our programming to life from first concept through day-of execution. Working closely with our Founder/Director, this person will manage the logistics, budgets, production teams, and community partnerships that make our events possible. This is a great fit for someone who loves the mix of creative vision and operational detail: someone who can dream up an event with an artist in one meeting and negotiate an equipment rental in the next.

Location: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, NY

Type: Part-time Hybrid position (mostly remote except select meetings and events)

Reports to: Founder/Director

Compensation: $1000-$1500/month Nov-Jan: Average 8-10hr/week Feb 14-20: 40 hr (Black Future Festival Event) March-May: 8-10hr/week July 19-24: 40 hr (Summer Festival) August 2-13 BREAK Sept-Oct: Average 15hr/week (Fall Fun Series) *Note: Times are estimates based on role year round. This position shifts seasonally with time/hours more concentrated closer to events and less during slower seasons

What You'll Do: Programming & Planning Collaborate with the Founder/Director to shape the creative vision and logistical plan for all programming Lead monthly brainstorms on logistical considerations for proposed events, including artist spaces and general equipment needs Suggest artists based on organizational values and budget considerations Assess artists' supply, audio/visual, technical, and space requirements Manage relationship and coordinating logistics for Educational workshops and programs Production & Team Management Master Production schedule and timeline Run of Show Event logistics and planning Operations guides and info sheets Hire and manage day-of consultants, including production/stage managers, admin production assistants, and community liaisons Hire and manage the broader production team Source and rent technical equipment based on budget and venue feasibility Community Partnerships Build relationships with community entities and partners, including homeowners, community organizations, and business owners Help secure community partners for artists by identifying artists' particular interests and connecting them with appropriate community partners Identify small businesses in Bed-Stuy and help form and cultivate relationships with them

What We're Looking For: At least 3 years of Experience producing events, public programs, or art/cultural programming Strong budgeting and vendor/contract management skills Comfort hiring, briefing, and managing freelance production staff Excellent relationship-building skills, with genuine interest in community engagement work Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple moving pieces at once Familiarity with Bed-Stuy and/or Brooklyn's community and arts landscape a plus Collaborative, low-ego working style — comfortable both leading logistics and supporting others' vision PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS May be required to lift up to 30 lbs Travel by car, bus, train or airplane may be required for production and execution of public events. Noise level exposure in work environment may be moderate to loud Evening and weekend work required Must be able to work in inclement weather, if necessary STooPS Art & Community is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.