Event Production Associate

Bike New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower New Yorkers to transform lives and their communities through bicycling. We accomplish this through free educational programming, dynamic public events, workforce development classes, advocating for safer and more equitable streets, expansive outreach, and collaboration with community and government organizations. Best known for producing America’s largest bike ride—the TD Five Boro Bike Tour—Bike New York also organizes regional rides and small community rides. Proceeds from these events help fund our programs, including free bike education classes for kids and adults throughout New York City.

About the role

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic people to join our Events Team. The Event Production Associate helps execute and ensure the success of Bike New York’s events, including the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. The core responsibility of this position is to provide on-site logistics and operational support for assigned areas. This is primarily a remote position, but candidates must live within the New York City Metro Area. Weekend work will be required for actual event weekends.

Responsibilities

• Help with set-up and clean-up of assigned areas
• Set up and breakdown sites according to layouts; working with event equipment such as signage, tents, tables, barricades, cones, etc.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles at event sites
• Day-of execution, providing on-site logistical support and performing specific operational duties as assigned
• Follow event plans/timelines as provided
• Assist with registration/check-in, volunteer management, traffic flow, crowd control, etc.
• Communicate with event staff, participants, volunteers, and the public in a timely, courteous, and professional manner
• Proactively identify and address any on-site issues

Roles are available at the Start Area, Finish Festival, along the course, at Rest Areas and Water Stations, at Packet Pick Up, and at our warehouse. Staff members may be assigned to assist or manage a wide variety of tasks.

Requirements

• Interest in event production
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow/execute directions
• Ability to perform physical tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work weekends and early shifts
• An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 2-5 years of related event production experience; mass participation event experience preferred

Pay

$30 an hour

Schedule

Part-time, non-exempt