Associate General Manager
Organizational Summary:
Playwrights Horizons is a writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary U.S. playwrights, composers and lyricists, and to the production of their new work.
Reports to:
General Manager
Position Summary:
The Associate General Manager is a full-time, exempt position that works hand in hand with the General Manager overseeing all aspects of producing a season of plays, as well as workshops and readings. The position plays a significant role interacting regularly with all departments to support all of PH’s programs and initiatives
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Track contracts and process payment for a variety of artists
- Assist GM with management of production financial reports including tracking actual expenses
- Review box office settlements and prepare royalty reports
- Manage music clearance
- Oversee immigration and Visa needs
- Serve as point person for all FOH staff. Serve as a substitute company and house manager when needed
- Contribute to the creation of season production calendars
- Negotiate and execute facilities rental contracts.
- Manage rental budget
- Oversee internal facilities booking and space management
- Oversee Covid-related expense budget
- Oversee General Management Fellow
- Proof marketing materials
Skills & Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in General or Company management
- Proficiency with databases, Microsoft Office is required
- Experience with Tessitura is preferred
- Working knowledge of union agreements, contracts and payroll processing experience a plus
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Calm under pressure
- Good judgment, demonstrated discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong communication skills with a desire to collaborate across departments
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Sense of humor
Compensation:
Full time employee benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Accident insurance, Paid Time Off, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Half-Day Summer Fridays, and more!
Salary: $60,000-$65,000
Values Statement:
Playwrights Horizons is committed to building a more just future for everyone -- particularly those from historically oppressed communities, by employing a broad spectrum of voices that will enrich the quality and vitality of our work. Playwrights Horizons is an equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to uprooting all systems of oppression by demonstrative equitable and inclusive practices.
The organization is interested in receiving applications from people of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, classes, religions, and people with disabilities.
The facilities at Playwrights Horizons are fully accessible and ADA compliant.
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume as pdf to Jobs@phnyc.org with “Associate General Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Full vaccination and booster required for hire.