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jobs@mtc-nyc.org, Attn: Vincent Losito, Director, Human Resources; - Make the title of the position you are applying for the SUBJECT line of the email;
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We receive a heavy volume of applications for each posted position at MTC and will contact you directly if your qualifications meet our requirements, however we regret that we cannot personally respond to all inquiries.
MTC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, ability and perspectives are encouraged to apply.
Current Job Opening
Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, MTC seeks an experienced and knowledgeable Major Gifts Officer to become part of our Development team.
For over 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 eight plays 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 Director of Individual Giving, the Major Gifts Officer is a member of MTC’s frontline fundraising team and is responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of gifts of $25,000 and above from donors and prospects, and managing the Artistic Director Circle and Salon programs.
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage the identification, cultivation and solicitation process for a portfolio of approximately 150 Major Gift prospects.
- Conduct a minimum of 100 prospect meetings annually, with responsibility for managing communications and follow-up, including maintaining detailed activity reports and move management information on all prospects in the portfolio.
- Serve as an integral team leader and will work as a department liaison for the Artistic Director’s Circle Membership Program, comprising donors at the $12,500–$25,000 membership levels.
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- Lead ADC cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
- Ownership of ADC events, including the newly launched Artistic Director Salon series, finding hosts, dates, work with special events team on logistics
- ADC Acquisition and pipeline development
- Spearhead Planned Giving Program, helping to identify consultant and/or marketing partner, and coordinating Society benefits.
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Individual Giving to ensure that outreach across the office to donors and prospects is coordinated and effective. Assist the Director with special fundraising strategy projects as needed.
- Participate in major gift meetings to coordinate the major gift program, as well as prospect review meetings to discuss specific prospect strategies as they relate to prioritized fundraising needs.
- Represent MTC at special events, including Opening Nights, ADC Events and Salons, Patron Nights, Winter Benefit, Spring Gala, and others as needed.
- Promote positive donor relations and stewardship.
- Evaluate various gift opportunities and giving vehicles; recommend the most suitable for a particular donor.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience or equivalent sales experience.
- A strong track record of fundraising, including major ($10K+) and mid-level ($5K+) gifts.
- Experience working in a performing arts organization or the cultural sector a plus.
- Ability to handle a multitude of tasks under deadline pressures and have the ability to work in a high-volume, high-demand (but highly collaborative, supportive, team-oriented) office.
- Ability to be creative, enterprising, persuasive, and tactful.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Some evenings and weekend hours required.
This is a full time, salaried position paying $75,000-$80,000 yearly with full 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 flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses.
To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: jobs@mtc-nyc.org with “Major Gifts” and your last name in the subject (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).
Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning not-for-profit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a motivated Assistant Box Office Treasurer to become part of our Friedman Theatre team.
For over 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 up to eight plays 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.
This position will report to the Box office Treasurer. Applicants MUST have box office experience. Experience with StarClient (Telecharge) and Tessitura is a big plus. Must have excellent customer service skills, and be detail-oriented and highly motivated. This is an excellent opportunity for a box office professional looking to seriously commit to taking the next steps in their career by working in a Broadway box office.
This is a Local 751 union position with starting salary of $1,093.66 a week and benefits as prescribed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and requires a full-time commitment whiles shows are running.
To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: jobs@mtc-nyc.org with “Asst. Treasurer” and your last name in the subject (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).
Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. 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 part time Assistant House Manager for its Broadway home, the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. For thirty-five 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 seven plays annually in Broadway’s recently restored Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off-Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.
DUTIES: The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER’s primary responsibility is to assist the Theatre Manager in the oversight of all aspects of front-of-house operations during performances. This includes assisting the Theatre Manager in the supervision of ushers, lobby attendants, cleaning staff and security, concession operations and maintaining the safety and well-being of all persons in the building. The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER’s goal is to maintain a first- rate level of customer service with all Friedman Theatre audience members.
The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER, at the Theatre Manager’s direction, will schedule and supervise ushers, manage the MTC Store, complete and file reports. Additionally, the ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER will be prepared to act in the place of the Theatre Manager in case of absence or other circumstances, as directed. The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER will have pre-show and post-show responsibilities as well as responsibilities for other MTC and special events that may take place in the theatre. The ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER will be a key member of the management staff of the Friedman theatre and will also have interaction with other MTC administrative staff and departments.
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should have theatre front-of-house experience. Strong proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook required as well. Certificate of Fitness for Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel (F03) certification required (or to be obtained within 3 months of hire). Fire drill, fire alarm, first aid, AED and CPR certifications not required but a bonus.
This is a part time, seasonal position paying $20 an hour that works approximately 32 hours per week during performance weeks.
To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume (in MS Word, PDF or plain text format only) with “Asst House Mgr” and your last name in the subject line to: jobs@mtc-nyc.org.
Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Fellowships
Manhattan Theatre Club is dedicated to offering professional development opportunities to early career theatre administrators.
Please click on the tabs below to learn more about MTC’s Fellowship opportunities.
Manhattan Theatre Club offers an exciting 2-year fellowship in partnership with The Drama League.
THE DRAMA LEAGUE STAGE DIRECTING FELLOWSHIP is a two-year experience for early-career stage directors, supported by an unprecedented $100,000 scholarship prize per recipient ($50,000 per year), up to $10,000 in health care insurance reimbursement ($5,000 per year) from The Drama League. The fellowship will offer a wide range of unparalleled opportunities at Manhattan Theatre Club, the Drama League’s Theater Center in New York City, and many other additional career-building activities.
Manhattan Theatre Club is thrilled to partner with the Drama League to create this two-year program that offers robust support to early-career directors. Click here to learn more and submit an application.
CAN WE GET TO KNOW YOU?
If you are a director interested in being an Assistant or Associate Director at Manhattan Theatre Club, or working at MTC, you are welcome to submit your resume to directingfellows@mtc-nyc.org.
Assistant Director (AD’s) generally begin work on the first day of rehearsal and will work full-time on that show until its opening night—roughly two months from start to finish, though this varies. Duties vary widely based on their personal strengths and the director they are paired with, but may include observership, dramaturgy, note-taking, and general rehearsal room support. All AD’s are asked to lead talkbacks after select previews.
MTC often participates in the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Observership Program. This program allows early and mid-career directors the opportunity to observe the work of master directors and choreographers as they create new productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and at leading regional theatres. For more information, please visit the program’s page by clicking here.
MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc.
Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to producing innovative theatre of the highest quality by American and international playwrights, with a focus on presenting New York, American, and world premieres, invites individuals from historically underrepresented communities in the theatre workforce to apply for the 2024-25 Stage Management Fellowship. For over 50 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 is an anti-racist organization that respects and honors all voices, and upholds the values of community and equity.
The Stage Management Fellowship is a six-month intensive professional development opportunity for early-career professionals belonging to communities underrepresented in the theatre workforce who have theatrical stage management experience and training. The Fellow will be supervised by MTC’s Production Management team, and primarily will serve as a Production Assistant on three productions during the 2024-25 season: Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector and directed by Anna D. Shapiro; Dakar 2000 by Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales; and, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends devised by Cameron Mackintosh with musical staging and direction by Matthew Bourne and choreography by Stephen Mear.
The Fellow’s on-the-job training responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the stage management team from pre-production week through at least opening night
- Generating show-related paperwork
- Working with the stage management team to track props, costumes, and scene changes
- Gaining experience in production management and working in a producing organization when not engaged in rehearsals or performances
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate and prioritize. A strong working knowledge of theatrical production procedures and practices and strong computer skills, especially proficiency with Microsoft Office, are required. Theatrical production experience is also required. Experience working in a union employment environment and familiarity with Actors Equity Association agreements is a plus. Evening, weekend and early morning hours will be required. Occasional physically demanding work, such as lifting and moving equipment, will be required.
This is a full-time non-exempt position beginning on or around October 15, 2024 and concluding on or around April 8, 2025. Compensation is $660.00 per week with benefits package including: choice between two group health plans with options for spousal, family and/or domestic partner coverage; basic life and long term disability insurance; paid time off; voluntary dental, vision and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
A complete application includes:
- A personal statement no longer than 750 words that expresses why you are interested in this opportunity, what you hope to learn as a result of this experience, and how this fellowship can make you a more inclusive theatre practitioner
- A résumé
- The names and email addresses of two theatre or arts professional references who can speak to your experiences and potential as a stage manager (one may be from a college faculty member)
Please submit your application via email with “SM FELLOW” in the subject line to: Vincent Losito, Director of Human Resources, at fellows@mtc-nyc.org. All documents should be in MS Word, PDF, or plain text format.
Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.