Florida Studio Theatre
Sarasota, FL
US

CONTACT NAME

Timothy L'Ecuyer

DESCRIPTION

General Management Assistant

Tentative Start Date: February 2026

Florida Studio Theatre (FST), a professional LORT D theatre located in downtown Sarasota, FL, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented General Management Assistant to join its administrative team. This position offers hands-on experience in professional theatre operations and works closely with the General Manager to support the day-to-day functioning of a vibrant, multi-venue producing organization.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

· Preparing and administering contracts for all guest artists in accordance with AEA, AGVA, USA, SDC, and non-union standards

· Supporting the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of apprentices and interns in FST’s Professional Training Program.

· Serving as the primary point of contact for all Group Sales inquiries and coordinating internally as needed.

· Acting as backup manager for the Box Office and Front of House, including oversight of ticketing projects as needed.

· Maintaining and coordinating space calendars across FST’s five-theatre campus.

· Assisting with artist guest relations, including coordinating housing logistics and service scheduling.

· Providing administrative support on special projects and assisting the Development and Marketing departments as needed.

Qualifications:

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Demonstrated customer service experience

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Proficiency with standard office software and comfort learning new systems

· Interest in theatre administration, general management or arts leadership

· Prior experience in theatre or hospitality is a plus, but not required.

Salary range: $35,000-$40,000

Florida Studio Theatre is working towards becoming a more inclusive and accessible organization. FST is thus committed to developing a work environment that is reflective of the diverse world that it serves. Applicants from all populations and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment will be given to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, gender identity/sexual orientation, age or ability.

To apply, please fill out the form located here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/FloridaStudioTheatre1/FloridaStudioTheatreHiring

Florida Studio Theatre is a LORT D regional theatre and operates five stages: the 173 seat Keating Theatre, the 237 seat Gompertz Theatre, the 109 seat Goldstein Cabaret Theatre, the 110 seat John C. Court Cabaret Theatre and the 100 seat Bowne's Lab Theatre.

For more information, log onto our website at www.floridastudiotheatre.org

DURATION

Feb 2, 2026 -

SALARY

$35,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year

APPLY ONLINE

https://www.cognitoforms.com/FloridaStudioTheatre1/FloridaStudioTheatreHiring