Assistant to the Artistic Director

Roundabout Theatre Company
New York, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Roundabout Theatre Company, the nation’s largest not-for-profit theatre, seeks an organized and personable individual to join the company’s Artistic department as the Assistant to the Artistic Director. This position is an essential part of Roundabout’s Artistic work supporting leadership and the department as a whole. This position is on-site at the midtown offices and will require some weeknight or weekend work.

This is some of what the Assistant to the Artistic Director will do:

Serve as Executive Assistant to Incoming Artistic Director Chris Ashley, including managing his calendar, scheduling meetings (both internal and external), fielding all phone calls, securing tickets for performances, coordinating business travel, and drafting correspondence
Serve as a liaison for all departments in Roundabout, artists, Board members, donors, and other constituents. Includes attending and taking minutes for all Senior Staff meetings
Provide research and support projects for the Artistic Director as needed
Reconcile and code credit card statements
Manage booking of house seats and complimentary ticket offers for Roundabout productions on behalf of the Artistic Director, including Opening Night Tickets and Seating
Correspondence with artists and teams on all Roundabout shows
Support the general operations of the Artistic Department including, when possible, assistance with special programs such as Space Jam and Roundabout Directors Group as well as developmental readings and workshops
Evaluate script submissions, readings, and productions when requested, and serve as a member of the Artistic Department’s Script Reading Team
Other special projects possibly including Tony Voter bookings
Other duties as assigned by the Artistic Director

This is some of what the Assistant to the Artistic Director should bring:

2-3 years of administrative experience in a performing arts setting. Personal assistant experience a plus
Computer savvy at Outlook, Excel, and Word
Experience managing calendars and organizing schedules
Knowledge of and passion for theatre
The ability to maintain confidential information
Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on the areas of writing, research, phone, and organizational
Keen attention to detail
The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Able to lift 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation

This is a full-time on-site position with all standard Roundabout benefits package that includes medical plan paired with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, 401k with 5% employer contribution, PTO, LTD, and life insurance. The standard schedule is Mon-Fri, 10 am–6 pm, but it is subject to change based on the needs of the Artistic Director. Advance notice will be given in the case of a schedule variation. The salary for the role is $55,000–60,000 annually plus any overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

TO APPLY:

Please forward cover letter and resume in PDF or Word format to: [email protected] and use code AAD-1125 in the subject line.

Applications are accepted through December 2, 2025. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please indicate in your email. No phone calls please.

Roundabout celebrates the power of theatre by spotlighting classics from the past, cultivating new works of the present and educating minds for the future.

Read more about Roundabout’s work, culture, and commitment to the future at https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/about/

As a theatre company and a long-standing member of many communities, Roundabout believes in the importance of words, the impact of action, and the healing capacity of shared stories. That belief demands that we make our work welcoming to all. Read our five-year strategic plan on how we intend to build a better Roundabout.

To this end, Roundabout Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to represent individuals from all walks of life in its workforce. We want our employment community to be a representation of the diverse world we live in. As such, we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply, and we ensure that every candidate who applies for a position at Roundabout Theatre Company is treated equally and fairly without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status and any other factor prohibited by law. We believe diversity in our teammates is paramount to our success as a not-for-profit theatre serving all communities in New York.

SALARY

$55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINE

https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/site/work-with-us/assistant-to-the-artistic-director

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