Apprentice Company | Summer Employment | Fall/Spring Internships

GENERAL MANAGER

New York Stage and Film (SAF) seeks a highly-skilled, detail-oriented, dynamic General Manager to supervise all financial and administrative aspects of the company, in close collaboration with Artistic Director.

This is a full-time, year-round position, based in New York City, with summers spent in residence on the Vassar campus in Poughkeepsie, NY.

From June-August, General Manager will work closely with Artistic Director on the Powerhouse Theater’s season of new plays on the Vassar College campus, focusing specifically on budgeting; tracking expenses and income; financial reconciliation; staff hiring and supervision; negotiating and implementing union agreements and other contracts; and supervising Box Office and Front of house personnel. Individual must be in residence on Vassar’s campus in Poughkeepsie, NY for the summer (housing provided).

Year-round, GM will be responsible for the company’s daily administrative and financial affairs including bookkeeping (accounts receivable/payable, bank and credit card reconciliation); payroll; insurance; working with SAF’s accountants on annual audit.  GM will work with Artistic Director to create and manage annual operating budget, as well as project-specific budgets.  In addition, GM will be involved in execution of annual gala.

Candidate must possess excellent written/oral communication skills; organizational talents; knowledge of the New York theater community; and previous management experience.  Quickbooks experience preferred.  Candidate must also be able to work as a team with year-round and summer staff; manage multiple projects and deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment; and have a passion for new plays. Full-time position.  Competitive salary commensurate with experience.  Includes benefits.

Email cover letter, resume, and three references to:  General Manager Search at info@newyorkstageandfilm.org.  No phone calls please.

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