Artist Relations Lead (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 Lead supports the Senior Artist Relations Manager, assisting with advancing and overseeing all green room and artist hospitality on show days. This role plays a vital part in creating a positive and professional environment for the artists, helping to ensure they feel cared for and focused on their performance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and fulfill the artist’s hospitality rider ensuring all items are ordered, stocked, and delivered to the venue in a timely manner.
• Oversee the setup of the artist’s dressing room, ensuring it meets their specific requirements, from furniture and lighting to refreshments and any special items requested. Continuously monitor and refresh as needed and as requested.
• Organize and coordinate any catering arrangements, ensuring the artist and crew have appropriate meals, snacks, and beverages before, during, and after the event.
• Oversee the hospitality budget for the event, ensuring that expenses for catering, special requests, and supplies are kept within limits while still meeting the artist's needs.
• Keep track of inventory used for artist hospitality and reorder items as necessary to ensure everything is stocked and prepared for future events.
• Be the first point of contact for the artist upon arrival, greeting them and providing a tour of the venue as needed (e.g., where the dressing rooms, performance spaces, bathrooms, and VIP areas are located). You should make the artist feel welcomed and comfortable from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave.
• If the artist has VIPs, family, or special guests, they should also be well cared for and have proper access and hospitality per the artist request
• Stay in close communication with the broader venue teams (production, security, operations) to ensure that the artist’s needs are communicated and prioritized and act as the liaison between the artist's team and the venue to make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with artists and their teams is key. A great hospitality experience often leads to repeat bookings and can help strengthen the venue’s reputation within the industry.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in Artist Relations and hospitality within a venue, festival, or touring environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with artists, management, and internal teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to last-minute changes.
• Attention to detail in executing hospitality riders and maintaining high standards of service.
• Budget management experience to ensure hospitality expenses remain within allocated limits.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, particularly during live event operations.
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a strong sense of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to lift and move supplies as needed for artist hospitality setup.
• Prior experience working in high-profile entertainment settings, large-scale events, or nightclubs, preferred.
• Knowledge of artist hospitality best practices and backstage operations, preferred.
• Familiarity with music industry protocols and touring logistics, preferred.
• Experience with inventory management for hospitality and artist needs, preferred.
• Understanding of venue operations and production coordination.
• A network of industry contacts within the music and entertainment space, preferred.

COMPENSATION

The hourly rate for this position will range from $28-$30.