ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER

Full-Time Role

Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading off-Broadway theaters, is seeking an ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER.

About Signature

Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. By producing several plays from each resident writer, Signature offers a deep dive into their bodies of work. Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature serves its mission by hosting our distinctive playwright residencies at our home at The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theatre facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects. The Center supports and encourages collaboration among artists, cultural organizations, and local communities by providing free, public access throughout the space. In addition to its three theatres, the Center features a studio theatre, a rehearsal studio and a public café and bar. Since its founding, Signature has received over 100 awards and in 2014 became the first New York theatre to receive the Regional Tony Award.

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

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

Budgeting & Finance

  • 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.

    Contracts & Union Relations
  • 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.

    Season Planning & Scheduling
  • 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.

    Administrative & Production Support
  • 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.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • 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

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.  

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.

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Signature Center
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