Interim General Manager - Rattlestick Productions, Inc.

Rattlestick seeks an Interim General Manager for a 3-6 month full-time position under the leadership of Incoming Artistic Director Will Davis. There is a possibility that this position will shift from interim into a permanent position.

● Finance:

○ Manage the financial budgets with the objective to support the organization’s artistic and programmatic excellence through detailed, balanced budgets.

● General Management/Producing:

In conjunction with the Artistic Director guide the Technical Theater Manager, Production Manager, Company Manager, Box Office Manager, and Marketing Department

Negotiate with Union and artists’ agents; Manage all contracts between Rattlestick and artists, venues, and co-producers, venders, etc.

Supervise budgets for production manager

Oversee communications and strategies to approve marketing & box office

Monitor monthly finance reports

Oversee all payments and financial transactions

Collect staff payroll data and timesheets

Ensure payment and reimbursement are disbursed on time

Answering any employee payroll and insurance queries

Prepare cash flow, and forecast reports.

Oversee all payments and financial transactions

Qualifications and Expectations:

The successful candidate for this role will be an ambitious and energetic leader who combines a passion for the performing arts with significant, relevant experience in producing and financial aspects of a not-for-profit arts organization. They will possess the following skills and experience:

Excellent budgeting and negotiating skills;

Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills;

The ability to delegate effectively and inspire staff to do their best work and achieve successful results;

Excellent supervisory skills and a track record for mentoring and developing staff;

Fluency in Google Suite.

Embrace commitment to EDI and Anti-racism by adhering to the company’s Community Agreements and Code of Conduct, and interrupting and reporting actions or behaviors that go against them

The candidate must reside full-time in New York City, with the potential to work at Rattlestick from Rattlestick’s West Village office.

Compensation:

This is a temporary full-time position with a salary of $2303/bi-weekly plus health benefits. The commitment for this position is 40 hours per week, which occasionally includes select evenings and staff fundraising events.

Application Instructions:

Rattlestick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified individuals, please submit your cover letter, current resume, and 3 names/contact information of professional/personal references (include name, relationship, phone number, and email address) to info@rattlestick.org with Interim General Manager - Your Name in the subject line. No phone calls, please.


Salary: $2303/bi-weekly