Assistant Director of Production

The David H. Koch Theater (DHKT) at Lincoln Center opened in April 1964 as the New York State Theater. The theater was designed by the renowned architect Philip Johnson, built with funds from the State of New York, and given to the City of New York as a home for performing arts organizations. Today, the theater is home to the New York City Ballet (NYCB) as well as a growing number of national and international touring performing arts groups.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Production (ADP) reports to both the Director of Production at the New York City Ballet (NYCB) and the Managing Director of the David H. Koch Theater (DHKT). The ADP’s major responsibilities fall into two broad areas: managing production elements for DHKT rental engagements and NYCB special projects and events. Additionally, the ADP supervises the DHKT Technical Director.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective intake and communication of event information, from initial planning of show through final settlement.
• Provides technical and production coordination to theater rentals in all aspects of the engagement.
• Understands and administers IATSE, Wardrobe, and Teamsters contracts.
• Provides rehearsal and performance coverage for rentals and event. Must work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Generates and maintains complete file of paperwork (including labor estimates, crew schedules, drawings, etc.).
• Reviews, approves, and submits weekly IASTE payroll.
• Maintains records for IATSE sick leave, vacation, and other benefits.
• Assists with identifying long and short-term maintenance projects and supervise projects.
• Maintains venue technical specifications and drawings.
• Processes and codes vendor invoices for timely remittance.
• Monitors compliance of OSHA regulations and MSDS recordkeeping procedures by theater personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in Production Management in a similar environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• A strong technical background with a depth of understanding in all aspects of theater production, including theatrical lighting, stage rigging and audio.
• Experience with Local One collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures relating to facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures of safety and emergency preparedness, able to qualify for Fire Warden Certification.
• Experience with MS Office and Vectorworks software.
• The ability to effectively interact with, and clearly communicate information to a wide range of persons both within and outside the organization.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary art forms preferred, i.e. opera, dance, international organizations, and corporate events.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, management position. Work hours vary according to the event schedule and may include weekends, holidays, and other scheduled work periods as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to:
  • Standing for extended periods throughout the day.
  • Theater and studio settings.
  • Office setting

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the minimum requirements of this position:
  • Regularly requires standing for extended periods of time.
  • Occasionally requires lifting/carrying up to 25/50 pounds.

New York City Ballet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, unemployment status, familial status, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to extent required by applicable law, credit history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. Therefore, we seek to attract, retain, and cultivate the most talented dancers, musicians, designers, stage technicians, and arts administrators. To this end, we are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are inspired by our founders, George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this nation. In pursuit of their vision, we are committed to educating, developing, and supporting an organization that embodies diversity in its many forms.