Assistant General Manager
CATEGORY: Administrative
Little Island
New York, NY
US
CONTACT NAME
Melanie Dorsey
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
Little Island seeks a temporary Assistant General Manager to join the Artistic Programming team. The Assistant General Manager will report to the General Manager and work closely with the Producer and Assistant Producer to ensure a high level of care and hospitality for Little Island artists. This role focuses on managing artist contracts from draft to completion, supporting payroll and other payment processing, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and internal policies, and maintaining organized operational systems related to artist engagement.This position offers an exciting opportunity for an early-to-mid-career arts administrator to gain meaningful general management experience supporting a wide range of artists and creative teams in a unique and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, and passionate about fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for artists. They are a clear communicator, thrive in collaborative environments, and are comfortable with the flexibility needed to adapt to changing circumstances.
We strongly encourage candidates with strong financial acumen, stakeholder communication and information tracking skills, and experience across multiple artistic disciplines to apply.
About the Role
• Weekly Rate: $1,350
• Job Type: Temporary
• Employment Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
• Schedule Expectations: Monday through Friday, with flexibility for occasional project specific evening, weekend or holiday work as needed.
• Work Environment: Onsite job with work taking place in both the headquarters office and at the park.
• Start Date: June 29, 2026
• End Date: September 13, 2026
• Employment Duration: This is a temporary position. Candidates interested in future opportunities will need to reapply.
How to Apply
To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below. For assistance email us at [email protected].
What You’ll Do
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with artists and their representatives, serving as a key point of contact throughout their engagement and ensuring a positive and professional experience with Little Island.
• Oversee the onboarding of artists and creative teams in collaboration with the Administrative Department to ensure appropriate access, IT accommodations and orientation needs are met efficiently, including introducing artists to rehearsal rooms and Little Island venues.
• Partner with Finance team to process payroll, contractor payments, union benefit payments, and expense reimbursements accurately and on schedule. Maintain clear tracking systems and ensure all transactions comply with internal controls and contractual terms.
• Support company members with HR-related concerns, including coordinating accessibility accommodations, managing incident reporting, overseeing injury follow-up, and processing sick time requests, escalating matters to appropriate departments when needed.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to gather artist and creative team assets, secure approvals and verify artist information for promotional materials, press releases and program credits. Ensure compliance with contractual crediting and industry standards.
• Assist with contract administration, including drafting agreements using templates, preparing contract packets, and maintaining accurate tracking documents in coordination with other General Management team members.
• Maintain up-to-date financial and production tracking documents to support reporting, forecasting and cross-departmental coordination.
• Other duties and tasks related to the park and its operations as assigned by General Manager.
What You Bring
• 3+ years’ experience in company management, stage management leadership or arts administration, with a focus on working closely with performing artists.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while handling confidential information with discretion.
• Strong ability to learn new systems and workflows quickly to make timely, well-informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Airbase, Propared, Tixly, and Airtable is a plus; proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook and Sharepoint) is required.
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances associated with live performance, such as artist needs and weather-related challenges.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of individuals both within and outside the organization.
• A genuine interest in contributing to our culture of camaraderie and excellence, collaborating and problem-solving across departments.
• Comfort working in varying weather conditions, including light rain, summer heat, and in intermittent direct sunlight. Ability to remain stationary position for up to 50% of the workday, navigate stairs, and regularly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Eligibility to work in U.S.
Benefits and Perks
• Eligible for accrued sick time (up to 56 hours)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounts for Little Island food & beverage and at neighborhood businesses
Life at Little Island
• Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day, and interacting with park visitors to ensure operations are running effectively. Little Island is ADA compliant, and park employees are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park’s visitors.
• Little Island’s Headquarters, located near the park, provides an open floor plan office, shared work areas and kitchen, a locker room, and rehearsal space. It is a dynamic and multi-use space where employees and artists can collaborate, connect, and unwind in between shifts, meetings, and events.
• Little Island is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, familial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In short, you are welcome here no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. Our park is for everyone, and so is our workplace.
DURATION
Jun 29, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
SALARY
$1,350.00 – $1,350.00 per week