Parking & Accessibility Coordinator

As a key member of the House Management team, the Parking & Accessibility Coordinator will directly oversee the operational efficacy, accessibility, and security of the Fisher Center parking strategy, which will include parking lots at Fisher Center and, at times, across the Bard campus. In this capacity, the Parking & Accessibility Coordinator will supervise a team of approximately 25 staff (Parking Attendants and Golf Cart Drivers). This role is instrumental to the Fisher Center’s audience experience and the overall safety and operational success of our Front of House protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in parking operations, grounds management, large event operations, customer service, and a familiarity with security protocols. 

North Campus construction has limited the Fisher Center’s parking capacity and necessitated an audience shuttling program that was first implemented during our 2024 summer season. Working in close collaboration with the Audience and Member Services Manager, House Manager, General Manager, and Director of Facilities, the Parking & Accessibility Coordinator will further strategize a parking plan that places accessibility at its core, ensuring that all visitors (guests, as well as artists and staff) have the parking and transportation services required to remain safe and comfortable during their visit.

The Parking & Accessibility Coordinator is a Fisher Center Audience & Member Services department member and reports directly to the House Manager. This position works closely with the following Fisher Center departments: Front of House, Building Operations, General/Company Management, Box Office, Development, and Marketing teams, as well as the Bard College Departments of Transportation and Security. 

This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible (on or after September 1st) and going through May 26th, 2025, non-exempt (overtime-eligible), and paid $23/hour. Hours will average approximately 35-40 hours per week. Possibility to renew the contract for summer 2025.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Devise and implement a parking strategy for a predetermined set of parking lots near the Fisher Center and across the Bard College campus
• In collaboration with the Front of House Manager, design staffing strategies and staffing assignments to manage the various parking and transportation needs
• In collaboration with Front of House and Development, help to plan out VIP parking, as well as ensuring accessibie parking runs smoothly and safely for all visitors with accessibility needs
• Work with other members of the Audience & Member Services and General Management teams to identify and address barriers to access at the Fisher Center’s venues
• Coordinate with General Management on additional staff and artist parking and transportation as needed
• Directly oversee and manage the parking flow for all shows at the Fisher Center’s Sosnoff Theater and LUMA Theaters, as well as for performances at any off-site locations. 
• Send out regular and timely communications to parking staff, as needed. Serve as a resource for the parking attendants and golf cart drivers
• Manage hours for outdoor staff, reporting back to the Front of House Manager for payroll purposes
• Attend weekly All Staff meetings and other administrative meetings as needed

Company-Wide Responsibilities:

• The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
  • Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism.
  • Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

• 2–3 years of professional managing operations for large-scale events
• 1–2 years managing a team; preference for experience with large teams 
• Experience with fast-paced environments and ability to handle fast communication and logistics 
• Ability to multitask and oversee many overlapping happenings and events simultaneously

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to oversee complex strategies and planning tools
• The ideal candidate will be flexible and have an all-hands-on-deck attitude
• Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applications to non-profit organizations is a strong plus  
• Excellent organization skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, shared Drives) 
• A current driver’s license and/or reliable transportation are required 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Security Certification, as well as CPR and First Aid
• Golf cart driving certification 
• A passion for the performing arts is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work nights and weekend hours
• Ability to stand on your feet for several hours; some handling of light to moderate equipment

LOCATION

Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.

TO APPLY

Complete the application form here: https://formfacade.com/sm/ieu6obACc. 

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For any questions or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu. 

Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

 ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER

The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the campus of Bard College in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 164-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders.

Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.

ABOUT BARD COLLEGE

Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs; graduate degrees in 11 programs; nine early colleges; and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 164-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.