Playwrights Horizons
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Lauren Burcheri

DESCRIPTION

Facilities Manager Playwrights Downtown

Organizational Summary:

Playwrights Horizons is a writer’s theater committed to the advancement of bold and visionary contemporary playwrights, through the development and production of daring new work and the education of future theatermakers. In a city rich with cultural offerings, Playwrights Horizons’ 55-year-old mission is unique among theaters of its size; the organization has distinguished itself by a steadfast commitment to centering the voice of the playwright. It’s a mission that is always timely, and one that’s necessary in the ongoing evolution of theater in this country. By expanding the U.S. theater canon with a wider range of voices, Playwrights Horizons aims to be a home for the exploration of playwriting and an anti-racist center of curiosity, dialogue, and artistic risk. Playwrights Downtown is a facility that houses Playwrights Horizons Theater School and Playwrights Rehearsal Studios.

Reports to:

Administrative Director, Playwrights Downtown

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Facilities Manager to manage and maintain the Playwrights Downtown facility and coordinate the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the Playwrights Downtown spaces, which consists of two floors. This position will be the first one in the space and will support the administrative staff and studio associates in creating a comfortable, warm, and clean space for all guests. The Facilities Manager is a full-time non-exempt position, and works in person 5 days a week from Monday through Friday 7am -3pm, night and weekend work may be required on occasion. The ideal candidate for this position is highly organized, can self manage and has excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

-Comprehensive facilities support for Playwrights Downtown staff and programs
- Facilitating and organizing room set ups and coordinating equipment movement
- Updating procedures and develop best practices for equipment use, shared inventory, and facility operations focused policies
- HVAC -Conduct daily monitoring, troubleshooting, providing optimization of building management systems for energy efficiency, and coordinating contractors.
- Responding to and managing all maintenance requests
- Overseeing janitorial, carting,other routine and preventative maintenance activities
- Managing facilities-related relationships with suppliers, vendors and contractors
- Conducting routine site, security and safety inspections
- Facilitating security protocols and providing support when needed
- Maintaining compliance with city, state and federal laws related to facility operations
- Proactively addressing facility issues before they become problems
- Managing the facility operations budget and tracking expenses
- Managing facilities supply and equipment inventory and procurement
- Coordinating activities and related logistics with the base building superintendent
-Maintaining and managing the building activities and maintenance calendar
-Assisting with setup and breakdown of Downtown internal events
- Working 1 day every other week at our Uptown location assisting the Building Manager; providing facilities support and vacation coverage at Uptown location on occasion
- Work collaboratively with Playwrights Uptown’s Building Manager
- Provide coverage for the Uptown Building Manager on vacation
- Occasional facilities repairs and maintenance work at the scene shop in Queens
- Work collaboratively with Technical Coordinator, liaising on needs or repairs in the rehearsal studios or theaters downtown
- Work collaboratively with the Administrative Director and Operations Coordinator in the daily operations of the rehearsal studios

Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 5-7 years working in a facilities department or in facilities management (not exclusively facilities management)
- Ability to manage the physical requirements of the position including: regularly required to lift 50 lbs., able to work in seated or standing, push or pull, able to work in low positions, able to walk up and down stairs, and to climb ladders
- Experience with hands-on servicing of basic and daily use of plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, and the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve issues
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations include staff, undergraduate student, renter other visitor populations
- Basic carpentry skills a plus
- Understanding of New York City building and FDNY codes
- Understanding of theater operations and equipment is preferred
- Experience working in an educational or cultural institution a plus
- Proficiency in Spanish a plus
- Ability to pass a background check is required
- Strong ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Night and weekend hours required
- Highly motivated self starter

Salary:

$60,000-$70,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Playwrights Horizons offers a comprehensive benefits package including 10 days (two weeks) of vacation, four personal days, and 10 sick days. Employees have access to individual medical, dental, and vision coverage, with various plan options available through Oxford Health Plans. Playwrights Horizons partially subsidizes health and dental insurance and provides vision insurance at no charge to employees. Our benefits package further includes life insurance policy, a 403b retirement plan, and flexible spending accounts for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses. Other perks include a health reimbursement account, Transitchek for transportation expenses, and complimentary and staff-rate tickets to our productions.

Values Statement

At Playwrights Horizons we believe that a broad spectrum of voices enriches the quality and vitality of our work. Playwrights is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in its staffing and to equitable and inclusive practices. The organization is interested in receiving applications from people of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, classes, religions, and people with disabilities. The facilities at Playwrights Horizons are fully accessible and ADA compliant.

To Apply

Please submit your application materials to our portal HERE. No phone calls please.

Full link to application; https://form.asana.com/?k=iAI22OpTNFM0VJy0-9n02g&d=17022989146991

Priority Consideration Deadline: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 (applications received by this date will be reviewed first and guaranteed equal consideration). After April 8 applications will be accepted but considered only on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is around June 1, 2026.

DURATION

Jun 1, 2026 -

SALARY

$60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

APPLY ONLINE

https://form.asana.com/?k=iAI22OpTNFM0VJy0-9n02g&d=17022989146991