Event Producer, Climate Justice (71101)

The Event Producer for Climate Justice at Pratt Institute in New York, NY, is responsible for planning and producing high-quality live events focused on climate change. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and involves managing a creative residency program. Candidates should have at least three years of event production experience, strong organizational skills, and a background in Climate Science or related fields. The position is grant-funded for two years.
About the position

The Event Producer for Climate Justice at Pratt Institute is responsible for the development, production, and planning of a yearlong program of high production-value live events focused on climate change and justice. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including youth, scientists, and artists, to create impactful experiences that inspire and challenge audiences. The position is grant-funded for two years, contingent upon funding availability, and requires a strong background in project management and event production.

Responsibilities
• Write, advertise, and manage the open call for the project's annual residency program.
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• Plan, coordinate, and implement an annual 30-person creative residency program for scientists, artists, and youth.
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• Facilitate and oversee the logistical elements of the full-scale fabrication of the artists' works produced in the residency program.
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• Plan and oversee the public exhibits of these works, as part of a public festival that you will help determine.
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• Liaise with project partners, residency participants, Pratt administrative staff, and teaching artists on planning, coordination, and production of the events.

Requirements
• A minimum of three years event production and/or project management experience.
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• Significant professional experience and/or a degree working in Climate Science, Climate Justice, STEM or STEAM.
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• Experience managing budgets, logistics, and a team of freelance support staff.
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• Experience working with scientists, creative professionals, and event contributors.
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• Content development experience in events or exhibitions.
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• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
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• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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• Ability to work as part of a small team.

Nice-to-haves
• Maker experience in engineering, electronic arts, product design, industrial design, or a similar field.
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• Strong interest in the intersection of science with live events or the creative arts.
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• Ability to write press release copy, social media copy, blog posts, and briefings for the press, partners, and our website.
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• Experience planning, managing, and executing on marketing campaigns.
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• Experience working with designers to produce marketing and event materials.
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• A well-developed network of contacts in music and art festivals, live events, or marketing sectors.

Benefits
• Commuter assistance
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• Health savings account
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• AD&D insurance
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• Disability insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Vision insurance
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• 403(b)
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• Life insurance