Posted Position: Assistant Production Manager

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a full time Assistant Production Manager.  For over forty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights.  MTC produces eight plays annually in Broadway's restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

               

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: collaborating with the Production Manager and Associate Production Manager to manage all production elements and logistics including: maintaining calendars, payroll and bookkeeping, facilitating communication and providing administrative support to all productions on MTC’s stages and across three facilities.  In addition, the assistant will support all activities of the production department such as: estimating and managing show budgets, materials sourcing and purchasing, supervising theater staff, as well as assisting with facility management. 

       

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects at once.  A strong working knowledge of theatrical production procedures and practices and strong computer skills especially proficiency with MS Office is required.  Proficiency in AutoCAD and Vectorworks is a plus.  Experience working in a union employment environment and familiarity with IATSE, USA and AEA agreements is preferred.  A Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or equivalent theatrical production experience is also required. Evening, weekend and early morning hours will be required. Occasional physically demanding work, such as lifting and moving equipment will be required.   

This is a full time, salaried position with excellent benefits. Benefits package including: group health insurance with options for spousal, family, and/or domestic partner coverage, basic life and long term disability insurance, paid time off, optional 401(k), voluntary dental and vision coverage, and  flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. 

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume (in MS Word, PDF or plain text format) with “Production” as the subject line to: Stephanie Dolce, Director of Human Resources, at jobs@mtc-nyc.org.

Manhattan Theatre Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

For more about MTC, please visit www.manhattantheatreclub.com