Artist Relations & Transport Coordinator (Seasonal)

WHO WE ARE

Avant 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, Tiësto, 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 Avant-Gardner.com.

WHO YOU ARE

• Someone who is highly organized
• Someone who is able to juggle multiple projects at once and prioritize with a high degree of accuracy
• Someone who is reliable and has a “no task too small” attitude
• Someone who can keep calm under high pressure situations

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Artist Relations & Transport Coordinator plays a critical role in making sure that all transportation-related logistics are handled smoothly during an event. They are responsible for managing the travel of artists, crew, and equipment, handling last-minute issues, and ensuring that everything runs on time. This role is especially vital for larger events or tours where multiple people and pieces of equipment need to be moved efficiently. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with transportation needs for artists, crew, or equipment, including running errands to pick up supplies, food, or last-minute items.
• Running essential errands like picking up food and drinks for the artist and crew, purchasing supplies, or picking up last-minute items needed for the show.
• Acting as a point of contact between various departments (artist relations, production, and the artist's team). Keeping everyone updated on time changes, requests, or any issues that might arise.
• Helping with any unexpected challenges and finding solutions quickly.
• Ensure vehicles are properly parked or arranged for optimal access, making sure that parking restrictions or venue-specific guidelines are followed.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years experience working in music venues and/or festivals
• This role requires candidates to possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and be legally eligible to operate a vehicle for work-related transportation, including late-night and early-morning hours as needed. Additionally, candidates must have access to an operational cell phone for work-related communication.
• Thorough knowledge of the area and comfortable driving the streets of Manhattan
• Safe driving habits: hands free devices, no distractions, no smoking, speed limit, etc
• Friendly and personable, works well with others.
• Available for long shifts, including nights and weekends (typical show day runs about 16 hours).

COMPENSATION The hourly rate for this position will range from $25-$27.