The People's Theatre
New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

The People’s Theatre (TPT) seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead production and technical operations for TPT productions and rental events as we prepare to open our new 20,000-square-foot performing arts center in Inwood in September 2026.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help establish the production systems and technical operations of a brand-new performing arts center, allowing the Production Manager to shape workflows, equipment use, and technical standards from the ground up.

This is a full-time, exempt position. The role will begin part-time/hourly in May 2026 and transition to full-time in July 2026.

Reporting to the Producing Director, the Production Manager will oversee production budgets, staffing, and scheduling for TPT productions while also providing technical guidance for rental clients. This role combines production management with hands-on technical leadership, ensuring all productions and events are delivered safely, efficiently, and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Oversee production operations for TPT’s artistic season and rental events.

• Oversee all phases of TPT productions, including planning, budgeting, rehearsals, performances, and strike.

• Collaborate with the Producing Director and General Manager to create, monitor, and reconcile production budgets and expenses.

• Hire, schedule, and supervise technical staff, department heads, vendors, and freelance crew for TPT productions.

• Partner with the General Manager to support rental clients; serve as the primary technical point of contact for rental productions/events.

• Maintain clear and consistent communication across artistic, administrative, and technical teams.

Technical Direction

• Provide technical leadership across lighting, sound, carpentry, rigging, projection, and stage management.

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and upgrades of production equipment; coordinate with staff, freelance technicians, and outside vendors as needed.

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols in compliance with NYC theatre codes and industry standards.

• Lead or support load-ins, strikes, and technical builds; troubleshoot production issues during rehearsals and performances.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in production management and/or technical direction.

• Strong working knowledge of theatrical systems and equipment (lighting, audio, carpentry, rigging, projection), including maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordinating repairs.

• Proven ability to manage production budgets, schedules, staffing, and vendor/freelance relationships across multiple projects.

• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills; calm, solutions-oriented problem-solver under pressure with a strong commitment to safety.

• Excited to help establish workflows, equipment practices, and production standards in a new venue.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends during rehearsal and performance periods.

• A strong network of NYC-based production crews, freelance technicians, and vendor contacts—or the ability to build those relationships quickly—is a plus.

• Deep commitment to supporting and collaborating with immigrant communities.
  
  

Compensation & Timeline

• Start: Part-time/hourly in May 2026; transitions to full-time in July 2026.

• Annual salary: $70,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

• Benefits:

  • Generous PTO policy

  • 401(k) with up to 5% employer match

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Professional development opportunities
    
    

How to Apply

Submit the Google Form application and email a single PDF containing your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Application Link: https://forms.gle/CFpQmNycKg8c21fDA

The People's Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work and strongly encourages applications from individuals from historically marginalized communities.

Timeline

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis, with an anticipated Part-Time/Hourly start date of May 1, 2026 (flexible for the right candidate).

About The People's Theatre

Rooted in Washington Heights and Inwood, The People’s Theatre (formerly People’s Theatre Project) makes theatre with and for immigrant communities to build a more just and equitable world.

Now in its 17th season, The People's Theatre is Manhattan’s largest performing arts organization north of Harlem. Through ensemble-based, multilingual, and multigenerational programming, our unique brand of theatre centers immigrants and members of the Latine, Black, and Queer communities.

Core programming of The People’s Theatre includes the development and production of theatrical works, a theatre-based leadership program for Young Artists; and a school-based theatre program that guides students through a journey of self-discovery and celebration of their cultures.

Through this multi-faceted approach, The People's Theatre activates its artists and audiences to advocate for themselves, their communities, and the world.

As an immigrant- and women-of-color-led cultural organization, The People's Theatre is an advocate for immigrant New Yorkers and the arts as a partner with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, an active member of the Latinx Arts Consortium of New York (LXNY) steering committee, The New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) Immigrant Leadership Council and Culture@3’s Anti Racism Working Group.

DURATION

May 4, 2026 -

SALARY

$70,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

APPLY ONLINE

https://forms.gle/CFpQmNycKg8c21fDA