Assistant to the Managing Director

Assistant to the Managing Director, at Lincoln Center Theater 

Lincoln Center Theater has produced over 200 plays and musicals at the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters at Lincoln Center and other theaters on and off-Broadway, as well as touring productions nationally and around the world. LCT is committed to developing and producing new works and classics with an emphasis on the work of new and emerging playwrights, directors, and designers. LCT’s education program, Open Stages, reaches thousands of public-school students annually with curriculum-related projects, teaching artist support, and tickets to LCT productions. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  

LCT is committed to increased diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all areas of its structure and operations as attention to these goals makes it stronger and helps better serve the artists, staff, crew, audience, and community at large. 

Lincoln Center Theater welcomes candidates who are fully committed to joining an organization that is proactively focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from populations underrepresented in theater and who align themselves with LCT’s values and goals are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Position Summary: 

The Assistant to the Managing Director will provide executive administrative support, serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituents on all Lincoln Center Theater matters related to the office of the Managing Director. This position will serve as a liaison to staff members, coordinate external relations efforts, and oversee special projects. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Provide administrative support to the Managing Director (i.e., phone reception, scheduling, house seat booking, and additional tasks as needed.)  
• Act as a management liaison to internal departments, aiding in the general operations and day-to-day functions of the theater.  
• Assist General Management team in the execution and tracking of Co-Producer, licensing and cast album agreements, as well as LORT and institutional union contracts.  
• Compile research on institutional practices for reporting to theater industry organizations.  
• Manage ticket reservations for all Tony voters to each of the theater's Tony-eligible shows and administer mailings to the voting members.  
• Coordinate staff, holiday, first preview, and opening night gifts. 

Position Requirements and Experience:  

• This position required a Bachelor's Degree or above; and 1-2 years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in a not-for-profit, theater, or in the performing arts. 
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills; tech savvy and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Video Conferencing, and other administrative applications
• Experience in writing business correspondence.  
• Highly adaptable, flexible, with a keen attention to detail.

Compensation:  

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with an annual salary range of $58,000-$62,000. Lincoln Center Theater provides comprehensive benefits including: Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403(b) and Employer Match, and Paid Time Off.

Application Instructions: 

Please apply here: https://lct.bamboohr.com/careers/21

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.