General Manager - Ensemble Studio Theatre

Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) is seeking a General Manager to oversee all financial and operations activity for the productions of an off-Broadway organization producing two to three full length plays and a variety of satellite programs. This programming serves as the support for a robust artistic membership and focuses exclusively on new work. The General Manager maintains all aspects of EST’s productions including facilities management and budgeting.

The General Manager works closely with a Production Manager and works in close concert with the Company Administrator. They are supervised by the Managing Director/Transition Manager and the Artistic Staff. The General Manager has regular direct interaction with members of the 600 strong EST membership of ensemble artists and various members of the wider New York City artistic community. The membership, a supervising body of the organization, relies on staff to assist in management and support for developmental works, readings and other theatrical resources. The General Manager is a key part of this relationship.

Duration: 8/15/22-5/15/23 (2022-2023 Season)

Compensation: $923/week

Benefits: Health insurance and other benefits begin after 30-days of employment

Experience Preferred:

● Broad knowledge of theatre production

● Degree in Theatre Arts or Theatre Management, and/or

● 2-3 years experience in stage and/or theatre management

● Understanding of contracts and budgeting practices

● Familiarity with anti-racist and inclusive practices

Helpful Skills:

● Supervisory and leadership skills

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills

● Excellent organizational and time management skills

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for details

● Possess a positive attitude, prioritizes kindness, and is self-motivated

● Willingness to obtain the following FDNY certifications: F03, C15 and E30

● A valid driver license. Ability to drive a box truck is a plus.



Responsibilities:

Fiscal Management:

• Assist in creation of annual operating budget for production as well as management and administrative expenses, consult on budgets for literary and development with the appropriate senior staff member; integrate into annual operating budget

• Monitor and report budgeted vs. actual expenditures throughout the season

• Assist in financial planning as related to all facilities projects

• Manage the annual renewal of liability, property, umbrella and auto insurance. Oversee the maintenance of inventories and other records ensuring that the company’s insurance policies and levels of coverage are appropriate and up-to-date

• Other financial activities including, but not limited to: review and approve production payroll and accounts payable, submit and approve check requests

Human Resources:

• Assist the Transition Manager/Managing Directors in all Human Resource Management needs including: staff onboarding, managing benefits and assisting in legal compliance with all relevant NYS employment law. Manage workers comp, disability, and any other related issues that may arise

• Assist Transition Manager/Managing Director/HR Contractor in resolving management and personnel as needed.

Production:

• Close working relationship with Production Manager

• Union negotiations with Actors Equity Association and Society of Directors and Choreographers, and other unions as needed per project. Maintain relationship with union representatives.

• Along with Artistic and Managing Directors, draft and manage contracts.

• Communicate and correspond with artists’ representatives

• Collaborate with artistic and financial teams to create and monitor all production budgets

• Collaborate with staff on annual production calendar for Mainstage and ancillary productions, readings, and events

• Helps manage and mitigate production/space related emergencies (injuries, issues with inclement weather, minor facilities issues, etc.

• Coordination of Community Advocacy Program

• Monitor and distribute all relevant forms, links and notices to participating artists involving Covid protocols, Community Agreements and other necessary information

Facilities/Operations:

• Manage, with staff, projected move within the building of EST’s secondary floor facilities.

• Participate in ongoing meetings and communications with building and property managers

• Manage facilities staff and oversee day-to day facilities operations

• Manage repairs and updates needed throughout EST’s space

• Work with the Production Manager to Organize and Maintain backstage area including ensuring it is up to date on all fire code regulations

Organization-wide:

• Identify inefficiencies in workflows to establish relevant systems. Implement projects that increase efficiencies, with the goal of meeting generally accepted financial and workflow compliance standards

• Keep company commitment to Anti-Racism, inclusion and transparency present in all aspects of production, management, negotiation and operations.

• Attend weekly staff meetings and facilitate communication with staff on ongoing and future projects



Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST), an acclaimed, award-winning nonprofit developmental theatre in Hell’s Kitchen, seeks a creative and dynamic General Manager to join its team.

EST develops and produces original, provocative and authentic new plays, discovering and nurturing new voices and supporting artists throughout their creative lives. EST is a dynamic community committed to a collaborative process and to inclusion across all aspects of identity. We acknowledge and work to end systemic marginalization and oppression at all levels of the organization. We believe that this extraordinary support and commitment to inclusivity are essential to yield extraordinary work. EST supports and is made up of a vibrant, 600 member artistic community (“membership”).

EST’s Equity and Justice Work

Since 2013, EST has engaged in a deepening process of transformation toward becoming an inclusive and anti-racist organization. EST’s Transition Team has been leading the organization through our current leadership transition as we prepare to hire new Artistic and Managing Directors. As an historically predominantly White institution, we recently commissioned an independent study to delve deeply into every aspect of our operations and identify White supremacist practices and assumptions. Our goal is to create a more holistic, inclusive, intentional and healthier work environment. This work includes ongoing anti-racism training, and creating affinity spaces for our members, non-leadership staff, and for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ members of the EST community. For more information on our transition, please visit ESTnyc.org/artequityjustice.



Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@ensemblestudiotheatre.org. Please type General Manager in the subject line.

No phone calls please. For more information on Ensemble Studio Theatre, please visit www.ensemblestudiotheatre.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






Salary: 923/week (Seasonal)