GENERAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Signature Theatre Company

DESCRIPTION

Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a full-time General Management Assistant.

Founded in 1991, Signature celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home, producing six to eight productions annually. In 2005, Signature began its groundbreaking Signature Ticket Initiative, providing subsidized, 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.

Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with the theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply.

Signature is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities.

The General Management Assistant reports directly to the Associate General Manager and assists with the daily operations of Signature Theatre and The Pershing Square Signature Center (the “Center”) with a focus on venue and resource management. As a key member of the general management and rentals team the General Management Assistant facilitates cross-departmental communications around productions, rentals and events at the Center.

Responsibilities include:

· Support the general management and rentals department as directed by the Associate General Manager and General Manager

· Draft and execute contracts

· Manage all rehearsal studio rentals, including contracting, arranging resources and security access, and liaising across departments to fulfill day-to-day requests

· Provide venue support as needed for Center rentals

· Manage space reservation system (Artifax) for all Signature related activity and Center rentals

· Manage and update Signature’s internal schedules

· Process and reconcile rental payments, ticket settlements, security deposit returns, and check requests

· Organize, maintain, and order supplies for Signature’s administrative office

· Answer main administrative office phone line and direct calls

· Greet and direct administrative office guests

· Accept, sort, and distribute all deliveries and mail

Candidates should possess the following:

· Exemplary multi-tasking, prioritization, and follow-through skills

· Attention to detail

· Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse range of personalities, and ability to anticipate and manage needs

· Efficient problem-solving ability

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

Limited morning, evening, and weekend availability required as needed. Candidates with experience in general management, company management, or rental management, are preferred. This is a full-time, non-exempt, salaried position with benefits. Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plans.  

Please email a cover letter, resume and references to careers@signaturetheatre.org. Please type GENERAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT in the subject line.

No phone calls please. For more information on Signature, please visit www.signaturetheatre.org

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.