Seasonal Lightscape Venue Lead — Evening Operations

RiseMe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours

Short-term disability/New York Paid F[

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Museum Pass for NYC museums

Job summary

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Lightscape venue management team seeks a dedicated Seasonal Lightscape Venue Manager to oversee operations during our winter event. This role links the venue, BBG operations, and the public through the load-in, event run, and load-out phases.

Key duties include coordinating load-in/tech setup, guiding front-of-house and staff, and ensuring safety and smooth daily transitions between day and evening operations. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Production or event management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Comfort communicating with the public, members, vendors, and staff.
• Logistical thinker with outdoor venue experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or with others.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee load-in and tech setup; act as lead liaison between load-in, tech crew, and BBG operations.
• Coordinate with daytime Garden operations and evening Lightscape operations (Security, Custodial, Visitor Services, Maintenance, retail, F&B).
• Work with event manager to ensure route is in good condition and address needs during event.
• Coordinate needs for ancillary events (Friends/Family, Press Opening, Family Benefit Night, 21+ Night, Sensory Friendly Entry).
• Attend daily event briefings and assist front-of-house operations as needed.
• Respond to public needs during run and produce end-of-day reports.

Skills

Event management

Public interaction

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Evening/weekend work

Job description

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Lightscape venue management team seeks a dedicated Seasonal Lightscape Venue Manager to oversee operations during our winter event. This role links the venue, BBG operations, and the public through the load-in, event run, and load-out phases.

Key duties include coordinating load-in/tech setup, guiding front-of-house and staff, and ensuring safety and smooth daily transitions between day and evening operations. Evening/weekend availability is required.