Program & Events Manager
Part Time; Contract
San Francisco, CA – In Person
About Brave New Spaces
Brave New Spaces (BNS) is an arts, culture, and workforce development organization rooted in San Francisco. We build ecosystems for event creatives – providing space, infrastructure, and community for the next generation of diverse producers, artists, and cultural curators.
Learn more: https://www.bravenewspaces.org/.
About the Event Lab + Studio
Brave New Spaces is excited to have received our first TWO grants to fund our new Event Lab programming. We are now looking for a new contract Program & Events Manager to help us bring this bold vision to life – for 6 months of programming – through a series of innovative live events bringing diverse communities of all ages together downtown.
Each month, The Event Lab features two free public events:
- BNS Unplugged: An intimate, community-centered live music experience spotlighting Bay Area musicians and performers, with priority to BIPOC, Queer, and women artists.
- The Production Room: A monthly hands-on, interactive workshop series for event producers, curators, and production creatives. Facilitated by experienced practitioners, The Production Room is knowledge sharing meets strategic networking and problem solving.
Learn about the Event Lab Program: https://www.bravenewspaces.org/eventlab.
About the Role
Brave New Spaces is hiring a part-time Program & Events Manager to serve as the operational backbone of the Event Lab, a new two-track event incubator. The Event Lab pairs free public programming – monthly BNS Unplugged concerts and Production Room workshops – with a residency track giving six emerging BIPOC, Queer, and women-identifying producers subsidized venue access at 447 Minna to develop, test, and scale original event concepts.
This role is ideal for someone who loves event production and wants to help build a launchpad for the next generation of Bay Area culture-makers. You’ll manage the logistics behind our self-produced public events over six months, coordinate a cohort of resident producers (in partnership with Executive Director), and help keep 447 Minna running as a creative studio.
This is a hands-on, high-impact position for someone who thrives in creative, fast-moving environments, as well as someone who stays hyper-organized with spreadsheets and Google docs.
Organized Event Producers who love building community and curating meaningful experiences are encouraged to apply.
This role is best suited for a highly self-directed professional who thrives with autonomy. You’ll set your own goals, take full ownership of your work, and be accountable for deliverables. You’ll be a strong partner to the Executive Director, managing up by setting meeting agendas, surfacing decisions that need her input, and keeping priorities moving forward.
Members from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Job Duties
Event Production
- Execute production logistics for two monthly anchor events:
- The Production Room (November – April)
- BNS Unplugged (November – April)
- A/V logistics or hiring A/V staff
- Artist Booking/Scheduling
- Event Staffing (Hiring Bartender, Front Desk, Venue Managers, Sound Engineers, etc)
- Coordinate Registration & Ticketing logistics with Marketing team
- Signage and printing as needed
- Budget management
- Load in/out
- Vendor payments through our fiscal partner accounting team
- Manage our Studio Intern and assign them tasks as needed.
Program Management – Producer Residency (Open Call Track)
- Support and promote the Open Call application and selection process for the 6-producer resident cohort
- Onboard resident producers and manage their scheduling and venue access at 447 Minna
- Track the cohort’s event calendar (an estimated 2-3 producer-led events per month) and serve as their point of contact for venue logistics (they do the producing, Executive Director does coaching, you do the scheduling)
- Assist with post-event wrap: attendee counts, feedback collection, and basic metrics tracking for impact reporting
- Manage a mid-series community feedback session and help incorporate learnings into ongoing programming
Studio Management & Booking
- Manage ongoing communication and community building with current Studio Residents
- Manage inbound studio rental inquiries and convert leads to confirmed bookings via website and Peerspace
- Manage Studio calendars and coordinate logistics with building neighbors (CAST + PUSH Dance)
- Coordinate logistics for venue rentals including access, setup, and vendor coordination
- Hire staff for events as needed (Venue Manager, Bartenders, Front desk, Audio Engineers, etc)
- Support member onboarding and ensure a smooth, welcoming experience for new Residents
General
- Keep the Executive Director informed through clear, concise progress updates
- Prepare and lead agendas for regular check-ins with the Executive Director, including status updates, decisions needed, and recommendations
- Track metrics against monthly goals for grant reporting
More Details & How to apply
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of post-collegiate professional experience in event production, arts administration, or program management. Must have past event production experience.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent events and stakeholders
- A highly independent self-starter with an ownership mindset – someone who sets their own goals, takes initiative without waiting for direction, and holds themselves accountable for results
- Proven ability to manage up, anticipating leadership’s needs, setting agendas, and keeping key stakeholders aligned
- A warm, clear communicator who builds trust easily with artists, producers, and community partners,
- Resourceful problem solver who stays calm when things shift (and they will)
- Comfortable working some evenings and weekends as needed for events
- Based in or able to reliably work on-site in San Francisco
- Familiarity with project management or CRM tools (e.g., ClickUp, Dubsado, Peerspace) is a plus
- Genuine familiarity with and investment in BIPOC, Queer, and/or women-led creative communities in the Bay Area
- Passion for arts equity, cultural placemaking, and workforce development in the creative economy
Additional Details
Role Type: Part-time Contract
Contract Term: October 2026 – April 2027 (7 months, with potential to extend pending additional grants being secured)
Compensation: $40/hour
Hours: 25-30 hours per week (hours may increase on event weeks)
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: This is a fully on-site role at 447 Minna Street, San Francisco.
How To Apply
Please submit your application HERE. Your application should include the following:
- A short 1-2 minute video telling us why you want to work with us. This is not expected to be a professional edited video. Using your cell phone is acceptable.
- A complete application answering each question
- Your relevant experience
- Reference contact info
- An Event Portfolio or sample case studies of past events you’ve produced
- Resume (PDFs only)
Thank you for your interest!
PLEASE NO CALLS. Questions are encouraged during the interview process.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the right candidate is found. Interviews will begin immediately.
Brave New Spaces is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
