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The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art (MoCADA, Brooklyn’s first and only Black arts museum dedicated to celebrating contemporary art and culture from across the African diaspora, including our new cafe space. Welcome to MoCADA Culture Lab II, a 50+ seat cafe in the heart of Fort Greene, one block from Barclays. While our art gallery/museum has been our life’s work, our cafe at Culture Lab II is our newest endeavor that will enable us to further bridge the divide between culture, people, and valued experience. At MoCADA Culture Lab II, we celebrate the African Diaspora through music, art, food, coffee, and presentation. As such, we’re seeking an experienced Barista to elevate our program and enhance our guest experience. Working with local vendors who will deliver food daily, work special events, all while serving high-quality coffee, juices, beer and wine that complement our sweet and savory light bites, the person who is perfect for this role is passionate, amiable, and a skilled professional that can work on our team. Responsibilities – The Barista will work closely with the Executive Director, the Director of Live Events, and other key staff to drive food and beverage sales, maintain quality control, activate special events, and assist in the training and development of our barista team – This position is ideal for someone with a deep love for cafe culture, African/Caribbean culture, art, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service – Prepare/Heat and serve light bites (pastries, savory nibbles like patties) and high-quality lattes and coffee beverages using a Ninja ES601 machine – Assist in developing seasonal coffee menus and specialty drinks – Maintain knowledge of coffee origins, blends, and proper brewing techniques – Ensure proper grinder calibration, espresso extraction, and milk steaming techniques – Uphold MoCADA standards of hospitality, cleanliness, and efficiency – Collaborate with leadership to enhance sales and improve guest experience between the cafe and the gallery – Work with staff to create content for social media channels – Support special events within the cafe and or gallery + cafe, or offsite. – Maintain equipment and troubleshoot minor technical issues as needed – Day Shift, Evening shift, or full day shift (12-8pm or 12-5pm) Qualifications – Prior barista experience in a specialty coffee shop or café – Strong understanding of coffee preparation, grind size adjustments, and extraction techniques as well as knowledge of different coffee blends and brewing methods – Ability to create high-quality coffee art – Passion for cafe culture and a strong desire to learn and grow in the craft – Experience serving food (from third party vendors is a plus) – Experience working special events including high profile – NY Food Handler Certification (Required) – Availability Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Required) – Knowledge of Square POS is a plus Benefits – Opportunity to work with down-to-earth art leaders who are passionate about the African diaspora, cafe culture, art, music, and community – A dynamic, team-oriented environment that values craftsmanship and hospitality, and community – Competitive wages plus tips – A chance to contribute to a growing and beloved Brooklyn arts institution – Pay: $20 per hour – Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week (Friday – Sunday + special events) – Employee discounts – Paid training
Allied Productions, Inc. is a nonprofit arts organization based in the Lower East Side of New York City, dedicated to supporting and presenting experimental, underrepresented, and community-rooted artistic projects. Founded in 1981, Allied fosters creative expression through a wide range of disciplines including visual arts, performance, media, and public installations. The organization is known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to social justice, often working with marginalized artists and activist groups. Allied also stewards community spaces like Le Petit Versailles, a garden and cultural hub that serves as a venue for exhibitions, performances, and public gatherings, bridging art with grassroots activism and urban environmentalism. PAST PROJECTS ABC No Rio at 45 at Emily Harvey Foundation NYC AIDS Memorial MIAD CURRENT ACTIVITIES Archives Book Fairs Touring Projects Hours: 5 or 6-hour days • 5 days per week Salary: $3500 monthly Location: E 8th Street Storefront next door to an award winning community garden. Responsibilities would include : Programming Financial Management Archival materials oversight Fiscal Sponsorship Management Development [members; partnerships; board; and ideas] Required Skills • Basic Bookkeeping (competence with Quickbooks Online), • Grant Management (familiar with NYSCA, DCLA, and other public funding resources), • Google Workspace (Advance level), • Competence in word processing and spreadsheets; Filemaker Pro (mid-level), Adobe Photoshop; In Design, and Premier Rush, • Inventory Oversight (archive of art & ephemera along with sale items)., • hiring staff (as needed) NOTE: You will be working with a delegation of current staff and volunteers and an active board to assist with bookkeeping; grant Writing; archiving; promotional consultants and development coordinating assistants What the previous Organizational Manager had to say about their expectations “Facilitation of innovative and unexpected public expression that combines all areas of the arts and social practice” Challenges and difficulties Not fitting into traditional categories of programming or funding slots. Maintaining progressive values while acknowledging the constraints and necessities of commerce, creative marketing strategies, understanding political compromises without sacrificing ethical standards. Outstanding issues needing to be solved Determining goals of the archival program Le Petit Versailles operating independently without the use of neighboring apartment. Consideration—transitioning from a defacto foundation paradigm where our projects and creative activities constitute the primary in house programming (i.e AIDS Memorial Project; MIAD project; ABC No Rio 45-years and others)