Associate General Manager - Signature Theatre Company

ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER -SIGNATURE THEATRE

Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking an ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER at The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street.

About Signature

Founded in 1991, Signature Theatre celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home, producing six to eight productions annually. In 2005 Signature began its groundbreaking Signature Ticket Initiative, providing affordable tickets to all of its productions. In 2012, Signature opened The Pershing Square Signature Center, the Frank Gehry-designed 75,000 square foot Center featuring three theatres, two rehearsal studios, a central, public lobby with a café and bookstore, as well as administrative offices.

EDIA

All employees of Signature Theatre have a responsibility to be active in the institution's continued commitment to its Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility values and goals.

Position Summary

The Associate General Manager works closely with the General Manager and other departments to manage production budgets, artist contracting, union relationships, and season planning. This position is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with strong general management experience and a passion for supporting new works.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Budgeting & Finance

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Partner with the General Manager to create, manage, and reconcile budgets for Signature productions, development activities, residencies, and the GM department.

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Process and approve weekly invoices, check requests, royalty payments, and union-related payroll.

Contracts & Union Relations

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Draft and administer artist contracts; liaise with artist representatives and unions.

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Maintain productive union relationships (AEA, SDC, USA, 802); handle concession requests, reporting, bonding, and special negotiations.

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Ensure compliance with all contractual billing and union obligations.

Season Planning & Scheduling

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Collaborate with the Rentals Director and General Manager to model and maintain the seasonal production calendar.

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Support internal and rental programming scheduling and execution across all Signature spaces.

Administrative & Production Support

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Assist in negotiating production needs and researching vendors or special requests.

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Provide general administrative support to the GM department.

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Attend select evening/weekend rehearsals, performances, or events as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience

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Three to five years' related experience required; institutional non-profit Off-Broadway theatre and theatrical general management highly desired

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Outstanding organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail

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Superior project management skills and keen ability to multi-task across various teams

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Strong working knowledge of theatrical unions (AEA, SDC, USA, 802); deep understanding of 802 highly preferred.

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Experience with nonprofit finance, production budgeting, and contract/license agreements.

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Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

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A curiosity to learn new skills and to think outside of the box

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Ability to communicate and handle sensitive information with diverse constituents

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A collaborative spirit, a sense of humor, and the grace to stay cool under pressure

Compensation This is a fulltime, exempt position. The annual salary is $70,000-$73,000. An excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, transit benefit program, and employee assistance program.

To Apply

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Next Steps

Applicants with relevant experience will be contacted to schedule a screening with Human Resources. Applicants who are selected to continue the interview process will be scheduled to interview with a panel and the hiring manager.

Considerations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Salary: $70,000-$73,000