Managing Director at Lincoln Center Theater

Overview

Managing Director at Lincoln Center Theater:

Lincoln Center Theater has produced over 200 plays and musicals at the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters at Lincoln Center and other theaters on and off-Broadway, as well as touring productions nationally and around the world. LCT is committed to developing and producing new works and classics with an emphasis on the work of new and emerging playwrights, directors, and designers. LCT’s education program,

Open Stages, reaches thousands of public-school students annually with curriculum-related projects, teaching artist support, and tickets to LCT productions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

LCT is committed to increased diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all areas of its structure and operations as attention to these goals makes it stronger and helps better serve the artists, staff, crew, audience, and community at large.

Lincoln Center Theater welcomes candidates who are fully committed to joining an organization that is proactively focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from populations underrepresented in theater and who align themselves with LCT’s values and goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of a prominent Broadway non-profit theater, ensuring its continued success and relevance in New York City’s vibrant arts and culture. The Managing Director serves as the executive and administrative leader of the organization, working in close partnership with the Artistic Director and Executive Producer to achieve the theater’s mission. The Managing Director is part of the executive leadership team alongside the Artistic Director, Executive Producer, and the Executive Director of Development and Planning, and will report directly to Lincoln Center Theater’s Board of Directors. This integral role is responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and strategic growth while ensuring the successful execution of artistic and educational programs. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and excellence.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Collaborate with the Artistic Director, Executive Producer, Executive Director of Development and Planning, and Board of Directors to develop and implement the theater’s strategic plan.
• Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for the theater, representing its mission and values to stakeholders, funders, and the broader theater community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, community leaders, and other key partners.
• Work collectively with senior management to make sound decision making with the highest degree of ethics and integrity.
• Closely work and maintain positive relationships with Lincoln Center Performing Arts and Lincoln Center campus constituents.

Operations & Administration

• Manage day-to-day operations: oversight of the theater’s general administration and administrative staff (not including the Development team), union employees, and facilities.
• Oversee the theater’s talent and lead staff by example, fostering a positive work environment.
• Partner with the General Management and Production departments to ensure that our relationships with the industry unions are positive.
• Ensure the theater complies with all local, state, federal, and union regulations.
• Lead the organization’s initiatives and ongoing commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.

Financial Management

• Develop and oversee the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Co-lead fundraising initiatives as part of Executive team, including donor cultivation, grant applications, and capital campaigns.
• Identify business development such as rentals, or alternative revenue streams for the theater.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, audits, and reporting requirements.

Board Relations

• Assist the Executive Director of Development and Planning as a liaison to the Board of Directors, supporting governance, committee work, and Board recruitment.
• Provide regular updates to the Board on financial performance, program impact, and strategic initiatives.

Marketing & Audience Development

• Serve as a leader to the marketing department, public relations, and audience engagement teams to build strategies that grow ticket sales, subscriptions, and community participation.
• Champion initiatives to enhance audience diversity and accessibility.

Collaboration with Artistic Leadership

• Partner with the Artistic Director to balance artistic vision with financial sustainability.
• Collaborate on programming decisions, ensuring alignment with the theater’s mission and community needs.
• Establish and maintain a transparent and high-level respect with all of the theater’s internal and external constituents.

Experience and Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this role will possess many of these skills and experiences:

• Proven experience in executive leadership, preferably within the performing arts or non-profit theater sector.
• Experience working in a co-leadership model and establish a trusting and effective relationship with fellow executives and senior management.
• Strong operations, financial management and budgeting skills, preferably in theater or a performing arts organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• A strategic thinker relative to organizational vision and growth.
• A demonstrated ability to build relationships with staff, trustees, donors and business partners.
• A high interest in theater, and passion in leading one of the leading performing arts organizations in New York City.
• Exceptional communication skills – whether with internal or external matters.
• A transparent, collaborative, and confident leadership style.
• Knowledge of the New York City arts and cultural landscape is highly desirable.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary of $500,000- $600,000. Comprehensive full-time benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, 403B contributions, and paid time off.

How To Apply: https://lct.bamboohr.com/careers/35

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.