About the position
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. 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
- Partner with the General Manager to create, manage, and reconcile budgets for Signature productions, development activities, residencies, and the GM department.
- Process and approve weekly invoices, check requests, royalty payments, and union-related payroll.
- Draft and administer artist contracts; liaise with artist representatives and unions.
- Maintain productive union relationships (AEA, SDC, USA, 802); handle concession requests, reporting, bonding, and special negotiations.
- Ensure compliance with all contractual billing and union obligations.
- Collaborate with the Rentals Director and General Manager to model and maintain the seasonal production calendar.
- Support internal and rental programming scheduling and execution across all Signature spaces.
- Assist in negotiating production needs and researching vendors or special requests.
- Provide general administrative support to the GM department.
- Attend select evening/weekend rehearsals, performances, or events as needed.
Requirements
- Three to five years' related experience required; institutional non-profit Off-Broadway theatre and theatrical general management highly desired.
- Outstanding organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail.
- Superior project management skills and keen ability to multi-task across various teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong working knowledge of theatrical unions (AEA, SDC, USA, 802); deep understanding of 802 highly preferred.
- Experience with nonprofit finance, production budgeting, and contract/license agreements.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- A curiosity to learn new skills and to think outside of the box.
- Ability to communicate and handle sensitive information with diverse constituents.
- A collaborative spirit, a sense of humor, and the grace to stay cool under pressure.
