As a key member of the House Management team, the Parking Coordinator directly oversees the operational efficacy, accessibility, and security of the Fisher Center parking strategy, which includes parking lots at Fisher Center and, at times, across the Bard campus. In this capacity, the Parking Coordinator supervises 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 familiarity with security protocols.

Working in close collaboration with the Audience and Member Services Manager, House Manager, General Manager, and Director of Facilities, the Parking 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 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, start date as soon as possible, and going through May 31, 2026, non-exempt (overtime-eligible), and paid $23/hour. Hours will average approximately 15–20 hours per week—possibility to renew the contract for summer 2026.

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 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 accessible 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 regarding additional staff/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.

Serve as a resource and send out regular and timely communications to parking staff

Manage hours for outdoor staff, reporting back to the House Manager for payroll purposes

Attend regularly scheduled meetings as needed

Experience with fast-paced environments and the ability to handle fast communication and logistics

Ability to multitask and oversee many overlapping happenings and events simultaneously

Current driver’s license and reliable transportation

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 organizational skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail

Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, shared Drives)

Security Certification, as well as CPR and First Aid

A passion for the performing arts is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to work nights and weekend hours

Must be comfortable working outdoors for several hours at a time

Ability to stand on your feet for several hours

Some handling of light to moderate equipment weighing up to 30 pounds

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.