Associate Director, Technology & Engineering

• Oversee the administration, security, health, and ongoing optimization of Salesforce, Momentus, and other enterprise technology platforms used across BRIC.
• Establish and maintain user access controls, role permissions, authentication standards, and data governance practices to ensure secure and appropriate system access.
• Monitor system performance, data storage capacity, backups, integrations, and business continuity practices.
• Design and implement workflows, automate manual processes, configure enterprise applications, and improve operational efficiency across departments.
• Oversee testing and staging environments, software versioning, security patches, system upgrades, and vendor product roadmaps.
• Partner with department leaders to identify opportunities to improve business processes through technology solutions and enterprise systems enhancements.

• Develop and maintain technology governance standards, policies, and best practices that support secure, reliable, and effective use of technology across the organization.
• Maintain and publish BRIC's official list of AI software approved for staff use.
• Evaluate new AI tools and platforms for security, privacy, compliance, and organizational fit before approving organizational use.
• Review, approve, document, and revoke tool-specific exceptions to established technology and AI standards as appropriate.
• Partner with department directors to develop department-specific AI use guidelines and technology standards that support operational needs while maintaining organizational compliance and security.
• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend strategic technology improvements that increase organizational efficiency, security, and innovation.

• Partner with Production, Producing, Media, Operations, People & Culture, Finance, and other departments to support organizational technology, productions, programming, and events.
• Develop budget recommendations for technology operations, monitor expenditures, and escalate variances to the Senior Director, Production & Operations.
• Track, analyze, and report on technology system performance, operational metrics, service delivery, and technology initiatives against established goals.
• Implement strategic initiatives and operational priorities established by the Senior Director, Production & Operations.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve technology documentation, standard operating procedures, disaster recovery documentation, and operational best practices to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across the department.

You’ll Bring these Skills and Strengths to the Role:

• Mission & Values Alignment : A passion for BRIC’s support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community, igniting learning and making change through the arts and creativity.
• Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 5+ years in a technical leadership role at a broadcast, cablecast, or media production facility, including staff management Strong understanding of network infrastructure, broadcast and digital transmission systems, and production/post-production workflows Experience with multi-channel content scheduling, playback automation, and HD production workflow Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and competing priorities across overlapping projects SBE certification, experience in performing arts or public access television, and familiarity with media asset management platforms are a plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 5+ years in a technical leadership role at a broadcast, cablecast, or media production facility, including staff management
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, broadcast and digital transmission systems, and production/post-production workflows
• Experience with multi-channel content scheduling, playback automation, and HD production workflow
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and competing priorities across overlapping projects
• SBE certification, experience in performing arts or public access television, and familiarity with media asset management platforms are a plus
• Preferred: SBE certification or equivalent broadcast engineering credential Experience supporting performing arts technical environments or public access television operations Familiarity with digital asset management and media checkout platforms, remote access tools, IP-based phone systems, and Salesforce CRM or similar platforms Experience supporting virtual and hybrid presentations
• SBE certification or equivalent broadcast engineering credential
• Experience supporting performing arts technical environments or public access television operations
• Familiarity with digital asset management and media checkout platforms, remote access tools, IP-based phone systems, and Salesforce CRM or similar platforms
• Experience supporting virtual and hybrid presentations
• Familiarity with the following systems is a plus:
• Multi-channel content scheduling and playback systems
• Digital asset management and media checkout platforms
• Remote application and hardware access tools
• IP-based phone systems
• Salesforce CRM or similar constituent management platforms
• Communication & Relationship Building : An emotionally intelligent, values- and results-driven leader who can inspire staff and collaborate across departments and at all levels of the organization, and provide feedback and coaching to support the achievement of goals. Is a relationship builder and creative problem solver. Ability to learn from and work with practitioners in the field.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion : Brings experience operationalizing equity within the technology function.

• Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $85K - $95K.
• Status and location : This is a full-time, exempt role based in our Brooklyn office. This is an in-person position, 5 days per week.
• Benefits : BRIC has a comprehensive benefits package, including: paid time off, 403B retirement plan, gym membership discounts, pre-tax transit cards, medical flexible spending plans and more. BRIC currently pays 100% of the premium for employee medical, dental and vision coverage starting on the first of the month, after 2 months of employment.
• Mission & Values : BRIC is committed to building Brooklyn's creative future. We advance opportunities for visual artists, performers, and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.

All applicants must submit a resume together with a cover letter outlining the ways in which their skills and experience align with our specific needs via our online application portal found here on our website .

Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

BRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.