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About the Role

The Assistant Theater Manager, LCT3/Claire Tow Theater is an entry-level position supporting the day-to-day company management, administrative, logistical, and front-of-house operations of the Claire Tow Theater. This role is ideal for an emerging theater professional looking to develop their skills within a professional theater environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Theater Manager with administrative and logistical operations of the Claire Tow Theater.
• Support company operations and personnel for productions, workshops, and events.
• Assist with processing union contracts, weekly payroll preparation, and reimbursements.
• Help coordinate artists’ travel, housing, and transportation arrangements.
• Maintain accurate company files.
• Assist with company communications and serve as a point of contact for company members.
• Assist with opening nights and other production-related activities.
• Communicate and collaborate with all LCT departments.
• Assist the Theater Manager in creating a welcoming, safe, and professional experience for patrons, staff, artists, and guests.
• Greet and assist patrons before, during, and after performances.
• Help manage lobby and theater spaces during performances and events.
• Assist with resolving patron and customer service issues professionally.
• Coordinate late seating and house entrance procedures.
• Assist with merchandise sales and concessions.
• Help monitor front-of-house supplies and communicate inventory needs.
• Assist with training, scheduling, and supervising ushers and front-of-house personnel.
• Help ensure front-of-house staff are prepared for performance needs, accessibility requests, and emergency procedures.
• Assist with ADA accessibility accommodations and ensure an inclusive patron experience.
• Support theater safety and emergency procedures.
• Help maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of public and company areas.
• Communicate performance information between relevant teams.
• Assist with preparing house reports.

Requirements

• Prior experience in house management, company management, theatrical administration, production, or an equivalent professional environment.
• Experience within the theater industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience with theatrical payroll systems, union agreements, and contracts is a plus.
• Relevant experience may come from internships, apprenticeships, part-time positions, front-of-house positions, or other roles demonstrating familiarity with professional theater operations.
• A basic understanding of how professional theater environments operate.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A professional, calm, and tactful approach when handling challenging situations.
• Good judgment and discretion when working with sensitive information.
• Basic computer skills and comfort learning new systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and payroll-related skills.
• Strong customer service skills and enthusiasm for working with artists and audiences.
• Ability to work independently while also taking direction and collaborating with a team.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification if requested.
• Must submit a resume and cover letter.

Skills

• Company Management
• House Management
• Theatrical Administration
• Production
• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll Systems
• Union Agreements
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Time-Management Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration

Location

• Lincoln Center campus

Work Type

• Full-time
• Salaried

Experience Level

• Entry-level

Salary/Compensations

• $60,000

Benefits

• Paid Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) and Employer Match
• Paid Time Off

About the Company

• LCT's mission is to bring exceptional theater to life, expanding what is possible and making the magic of theatre more palpable.
• Founded in 1985, LCT is one of the leading nonprofit theaters in the country, producing an annual season of plays and musicals.
• It is one of 11 autonomous constituents of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
• LCT welcomes nearly 400,000 audience members annually to its home on the Lincoln Center campus.
• LCT has received numerous accolades, including 91 Tony Awards, 181 Drama Desk Awards, and 84 Outer Critics Circle Awards.
• LCT is dedicated to fostering a theater representative of all the populations it serves.
• LCT values empathy, dignity, and care.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.