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Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a Development Operations and Board Liaison. For fifty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by American and international playwrights. We are strongly committed to producing work that is made by, and tells the stories of, a wide range of voices from all walks of life and to making that work accessible to all audiences including those that have historically lacked access to the arts and cultural sector. MTC produces plays and musicals annually in Broadway’s restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Development Operations and Board Liaison provides critical and confidential support for MTC’s development department and Board of Directors. The role maintains data integrity of Tessitura, our customer relationship management (CRM) database, including accurate gift entry, timely processing of acknowledgements and tax receipts, and maintaining report records, including ticket holds and usage. The role also coordinates with MTC’s Board of Directors and key donors, including tracking and implementing donor stewardship efforts, maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on leadership goals, donors, and prospects, and supporting the Chief Development Officer with Board and Committee meeting planning, management, and ticket coordination.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Operations and CRM Support:

• Entering all gifts in Tessitura in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee proper e-filing of donor pledges, acknowledgements, and copies of payments.
• Pulling lists, editing, and sending out timely renewals and gift acknowledgements/tax receipts.
• House Maintenance, including ensuring the proper amount of holds in each performance for Development and reporting on donor ticket usage.
• Basic Reporting through Tessitura.
• Database hygiene projects, including the maintenance of plans and updating patron information.
• Provide prospect management and project management support to CDO, including updating and maintaining records, portfolios, and donor lists. Track campaign/leadership giving, pledges, acknowledgments, and related details, including managing benefits for major production donors.

Board and Development Support:

• Scheduling/coordination of recurring Board, Committees, Councils, and Task Force meetings.
• Key departmental liaison for Nominating/Governance Committee and Development Committees, including assisting with pre- and post-meeting materials, minutes, presentations, and related communications.
• Tracking Board engagement, including meeting and event attendance, use of tickets, and total Board giving.
• Manage and update all MTC Board-related documents, including Board manual, Board Prospect Portfolio, and detailed Board Contact materials.
• Arrange house seats for commercial productions for high-level donors and oversee record-keeping of purchases.
• Oversee and arrange approvals and distribution of auction certificates.
• Serve a back-up contact to maintain the high level of customer service delivered through MTC’s Patron Hotline and Concierge lines.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of fundraising, administrative, or equivalent executive support experience.
• Experience working in a performing arts organization or the cultural sector a plus.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and database management. Experience with Tessitura is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills, including maintaining discretion and confidentiality with donor and financial information.
• Interest in fundraising and building relationships with donors is a plus.
• Some evenings and weekend hours required.

This is a full-time, salaried position paying $55,000-$60,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including group health insurance with options for spousal, family and/or domestic partner coverage, voluntary dental coverage, basic life and long-term disability insurance, employer-funded pension, paid time off, and optional 401(k) and flexible spending plans for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to: jobs@mtc-nyc.org with “Development Liaison” and you name in the subject (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).  MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a Light Board Operator/Programmer for a seasonal position at MTC’s NY City Center Stage One. For over forty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights. MTC produces plays annually between Broadway’s restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

This person will be responsible for programming and running two productions in Stage One per season and providing technical support for these productions as well as events in the MTC spaces.  NYCC Stage One is a 300-seat venue.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Production Electrician in the supervision of the load in and strike crews for each production.
• Reading light plots, hanging lights, focusing, programming the light board, running the shows, show maintenance, general maintenance, and keeping equipment inventories.
• A strong background in programming ETC boards is highly preferred; primary light board is an ETC Gio @5.
• Moving lights, LED elements, tracking, and presets are used often.
• Additional support for the production in all fields of technical theater.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience as a light board operator/programmer
• Knowledge of current lighting equipment and lighting practices
• Ability to program lights for ETC console
• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Lightwright
• Ability to work in a detailed and organized manner, resourceful and flexible
• Basic sound, video, and carpentry knowledge a plus
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and lift and carry 40 lbs

The ideal candidate is good at problem solving and able to approach problems from many angles. Creativity and willingness to work as a team member are required, as the Lighting Basic works closely with the Prop, Carpentry and Sound Basics. Evening, early morning, late night, and weekend hours are often required for this position.

This position at Manhattan Theatre Club’s City Center Stage One theatre is under the jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreement between MTC and IATSE Local One for Stage One.  Pay and benefits are prescribed by this union agreement at $ 34.19 per hour as of August 24, 2026.

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to: crew_search@mtc-nyc.org with the subject “Basic Crew Stage One – Lighting” (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a Sound Board Operator/Programmer for a seasonal position at MTC’s NY City Center Stage One. For over forty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights. MTC produces plays annually between Broadway’s restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

This person will be responsible for programming and running two productions in Stage One per season and providing technical support for these productions as well as events in the MTC spaces.  NYCC Stage One is a 300-seat venue.

Responsibilities and Skills:

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of house sound plot, gear and inventory
• Reports to MTC Production Management for the season and to Production Audio for load ins and load outs
• Duties shall include but not be limited to: reading a system flow and sound plot; knowledgably troubleshooting basic sound issues on speakers, amps and microphones; programming the sound board; running the shows; show maintenance; general maintenance; and upkeep of equipment inventories.
• A strong background in Meyer Compass and D&B R1 Galileo Galaxy 816, and proficiency with the Yamaha line of consoles
• Knowledge of Clear-com setup and distribution, both Helixnet and analog
• Confidence and basic knowledge of video distribution, primarily for SM video shots and enhanced performances, and assisting with Projections on productions that merit it
• Additional support for the production in all fields of technical theater
• While this job is primarily focused on the operation of sound duties, there may be occasions where you will be asked to assist other departments as needed.
• Will serve as needed in either sound or other role during any rental periods that may arise.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years experience sound board operator/programmer
• Knowledge of current sound equipment and practices
• Ability to program sound on a Yamaha CL5
• Proficient computer skills in QLab 5 and Microsoft Office, and confidence in troubleshooting Audinate’s Dante
• Implementation of MIDI control on a case-by-case basis
• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a detailed and organized manner, resourceful and flexible
• Basic carpentry, lighting, and video knowledge a plus
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and lift and carry 40 lbs.

The ideal candidate is good at problem solving and able to approach problems from many angles. Creativity and willingness to work as a team member are required, as the Sound Basic works closely with the Prop, Carpentry and Lighting Basics. Evening, early morning, late night, and weekend hours are often required for this position.

This position at Manhattan Theatre Club’s City Center Stage I theatre is under the jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreement between MTC and IATSE Local One for Stage I.   Pay and benefits are prescribed by this union agreement at $ 34.19 per hour as of August 24, 2026.

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: crew_search@mtc-nyc.org with the subject “Basic Crew Stage One – Sound” (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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