HOOK ARTS MEDIA SEEKS ASSOCIATE PRODUCER FOR THE 30th ANNUAL RED HOOK FEST

Hook Arts Media (HAM) is seeking an Associate Producer for the 30th Annual Red Hook Fest, a three day arts festival during early May and the first week of June, 2023 featuring top talent in music and dance in the community of Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Responsibilities:
Handle all aspects of festival production with special attention if necessary to COVID-19 safety guidelines
Manage Festival budget
Meet weekly with Executive Producer
Work with Technical Director to assure smooth running of event
Handle all permitting as necessary, community relations, police permits and FDNY
Lead monthly production meetings March-June
Handle all equipment rentals in collaboration with Technical Director
Collaborate with HAM Marketing Manager and local outreach staff on event marketing
Supervise staff handling youth groups and community partners
Creating and maintaining Productions Schedules and Show Flows
Qualifications:
Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong work ethic and ability to commit to the event’s mission and values.
Exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communicator
Strong computer skills especially in Excel
Previous experience in outdoor event production
Ability to work effectively with diverse constituents

Interested applicants should email their resumes with contact information for 3 references to Executive Director Martha Bowers Martha@hookarts.org no later than January 31, 2023 with RHF Associate Producer_Your Name in subject line. No phone calls, please.

Start Date February 1- June 30, 2022 Part Time: Approximately 2-6 hrs per week, up to 12 hours

during festival events. The week of May 29-June 3 up to 30 hrs.

Salary commensurate with experience. $3,500-$4000

About Hook Arts Media
Originally known as Dance Theatre Etcetera, DTE achieved national acclaim for making the arts a critical component of urban renewal as well as its recovery efforts in Red Hook, Brooklyn. As the organization evolved, DTE rebranded as Hook Arts Media. This new identity reflects its focus on creative learning for community change, incorporating 21st-century technology into its arts education programs.

Hook Arts Media’s in-school multidisciplinary media and arts programs primarily serve NYC transfer high schools. Its community programs focus on digital media and computer literacy, preparing young people with college and/or career readiness skills.