Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager

Organizational Summary:

Playwrights Horizons is a theater committed to the advancement of bold and visionary playwrights. We carry out our mission through the development and production of daring new work and the education of future theatermakers. 

Reports to:

General Manager  

Position Summary:

Playwrights Horizons, an award-winning Off-Broadway theater located in the heart of Manhattan, is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant General Manager who will play a vital role in supporting our General Manager in 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, and is a full-time non exempt position. This position works in person at the 42nd Street Theater Facility primarily.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Track contracts and process weekly payments for our actors, directors, designers, and other creative team members.
• Process necessary payments and reporting for artist union benefits
• Assist the General Management department with management of production financial reports, and tracking actual expenses.
• Review box office settlements and prepare royalty reports for authors and directors.
• Apply for music licensing and clearance when licensed music is needed in our shows
• Oversee the application process and compiling of necessary records and documentation needed for the visa of a non resident artist. 
• Serve as point person and the supervisor for all Front Of House staff, ensuring all personnel needed are booked based on the show schedule
• Serve as a substitute company and house manager, when needed.
• Work as a thought partner to the General Manager on the creation of season production calendars, contact sheets, and other internal documents as needed
• Create and update a rental budget for our studios and theatre spaces located at our 42nd street location. 
• Oversee the internal facilities booking and space management
• Communicate the weekly building schedule to the Building Manager and the daily building schedule to the Office Coordinator
• Oversee General Management Fellow
• Work on and support Accessible Programming throughout the season, In close collaboration with the Director of Equity and Inclusion and Accessibility Coordinator
• Proof the program and marketing materials for each production

Qualifications:

• Significant prior experience and/or training in General or Company management
• Proficient computer skills, comfortable using Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Office and the Google workspace with databases
• Passionate about theater and eager to support and facilitate the production of new plays and musicals
• Comfortable with a hybrid work environment, able to work at least 3 days per week in midtown Manhattan office, and able to work some nights and occasionally on weekends;
• Knowledgeable of accessibility practices in theatres, and values diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience with Ticketing Systems and Databases, ideally familiarity in Tessitura 
• Working knowledge of union agreements, contracts and payroll processing experience a plus
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Skilled at retaining new information quickly
• 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 a plus

Compensation: 

Playwrights Horizons offers a comprehensive benefits package including 10 days (two weeks) of vacation, four personal days, and 10 sick days. Employees have access to individual medical, dental, and vision coverage, with various plan options available through Oxford Health Plans. Playwrights Horizons partially subsidizes health and dental insurance and provides vision insurance at no charge to employees. Our benefits package further includes life insurance policy, a 403b retirement plan, and flexible spending accounts for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses. Other perks include a health reimbursement account, Transitchek for transportation expenses, and complimentary and staff-rate tickets to our productions. 

Salary: $60,000

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 submit your application materials to our portal HERE. No phone calls please. 

To Apply: 

Please submit your application materials to our portal HERE. No phone calls please. 

04/14/2025