PRODUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGER
Department: Production
Position: Full Time Non-Exempt, Seasonal (November 2026-June 2027)
Location: New York City, In Person at Ensemble Studio Theatre
Start Date: November 1, 2026
Compensation: $55,000 annually (prorated for 8-month contract at $4,583.33/month)
Benefits: Health insurance (beginning after 30 days of employment), PTO, and sick time
Deadline for application: Friday, September 18 at 5pm ET
Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST), an acclaimed, award-winning nonprofit developmental theatre in Hell’s Kitchen, seeks a creative, hands-on, and self-driven Production and Facilities Manager to join our team.
EST develops and produces original, provocative and authentic new plays, discovering and nurturing new voices and supporting artists throughout their creative lives. EST is a dynamic community committed to a collaborative process and to inclusion across all aspects of identity. We acknowledge and work to end systemic marginalization and oppression at all levels of the organization. We believe that this extraordinary support and commitment to inclusivity are essential to yield extraordinary work. EST supports and is made up of a vibrant, 600-member Ensemble and a wider artistic community.
EST’s Equity and Justice Work
Since 2013, EST has engaged in a deepening process of transformation toward becoming an inclusive and anti-racist organization. As a historically predominantly White institution, in 2020 we commissioned an independent study by Rebecca KellyG to delve deeply into every aspect of our operations and identify white supremacist practices and assumptions. Our goal is to create a more holistic, inclusive, intentional and healthier work environment, including ongoing training in anti-racist practices. For more information, please visit ESTnyc.org/artequityjustice.
PRODUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGER JOB PROFILE
Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) is seeking a Production & Facilities Manager (PFM) who will be a key member of EST’s production and facilities team. The PFM will manage the physical production and logistics of an off-Broadway organization’s productions and events, and oversee the upkeep of the production and office facilities at the theatre’s home in Hell’s Kitchen.
The PFM will oversee the planning and execution for one fully-produced mainstage production, six Youngblood Brunch performances per season, and a variety of satellite programs and developmental work (including festivals, workshops, readings, and onsite events, both open to the public and internal). The PFM will also be responsible for overall management of both the production and administrative facilities.
The PFM works in close concert with the Artistic staff, General Manager, and the Managing Director, and is supervised by the Managing Director. The PFM has regular direct interaction with members of the 600 strong ensemble artists, as well as guest artists, technicians, crew, and other members of the wider New York City artistic community.
The PFM position is being hired for a seasonal contract the 2026/27 Season, from November 2026-June 2027, with the option to apply for the permanent position the following season.
The Production & Facilities Manager’s core responsibilities will include:
Production Execution
Oversee load-ins, load-outs, and strikes of productions and events to ensure safety and adherence to both schedules and budgets
Oversee production aspects of the monthly Youngblood Brunch series (6x/season)
Identify technical, budgetary, and time-related issues relating to productions as well as overall function of EST and proposing solutions
Manage, track, and reconcile all production budgets, in concert with the General Manager
Ensure clear and professional communication within and between creative teams, technical staff, and EST leadership throughout the production process
Consult on hiring of Stage Managers and Asst. Stage Managers
Hire all other technical staff and production support positions
Provide direct support during the tech process, including preview performances
Manage cartage and storage of set and props
Facilities Management
General oversight of EST’s physical theatre, storage, and administrative facilities on two floors of our building, including overseeing the annual facilities budget
Having a working knowledge of theatre production technologies, and an ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of the lighting and sound systems in our space
Manage space bookings/reservations
Coordinate and oversee the annual equipment maintenance
Set up and maintaining elevator schedule in conjunction with production needs
Prep rooms for rehearsal/readings/tech
Work with General Manager for coordination of all outside vendors
Budgeting and Financial
Collaborate with Co-Artistic Directors, Managing Director, and General Manager to create production budgets
Assist designers and other lead artists with the execution and realization of designs while adhering to project budgets
Manage and implement financial budgets for productions, including tracking and reconciling all production expenses and working with Managing Director, General Manager, and bookkeeper to project and manage cash flow and vendor payments
Solicit and manage bids from shops/vendors for purchases/rentals
Prepare and submit payroll for technical production staff
Scheduling and Planning
Maintain Production and Institutional Calendars
Coordinate and leading Production Meetings
Establish design and production timelines/schedules in conjunction with the producing team, and work with artists to adhere to calendar
Schedule and find space for rehearsals and events both on- and off-site
Additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Physical Requirement Note: Applicant must be willing and able to frequently move and carry up to 50 pounds.
JOB STRUCTURE
This is a full-time, seasonal role. While the PFM may work remotely occasionally as agreed-upon with their supervisor and based on the programming calendar, this position’s responsibility for the overall space requires a significant level of in-person consistency and is designed to be a largely on-site role. This job will sometimes operate at off-hours and require weekend and evening hours as necessitated by the production calendar.
The successful candidate will be employed at will.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will:
Have a broad knowledge of technical theatre
Possess a can-do, “no job is too small” mindset – we are an “all hands on deck” team
Take initiative on space maintenance tasks- be it changing a bulb or organizing the backstage
Thrive on creating efficient organizational systems
Be a thorough, proactive, and creative problem-solver
Have an openness to and/or interest in new ways of working
Be interested in engaging with artists of all types to fully realize the vision of the production
Be excellent at prioritizing, managing their own workflow and that of labor crews and department heads
Possess the ability to work under pressure with a variety of personalities in rapidly changing circumstances, leading with patience, professionalism, and a sense of humor
Embody and represent the mission and core values of EST to our artists and technicians, which includes a dedication to anti-oppressive practices in the theatre and beyond and/or a willingness to learn and embody these practices
We recognize that no one person will encompass all of the experience and qualities that we are seeking, and encourage and welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and different applications of skills. Applicants from historically excluded communities are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.
TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Friday, September 18 at 5pm ET. Please follow these instructions:
Send the following in one PDF document:
Cover letter (1 page max)
Resume (1-2 pages max)
Sample email that you’ve sent to a show’s team to kick off a production process (can be anonymized as necessary).
Sample production budget that you have previously created (can be anonymized as necessary).
File name should be saved as “LAST NAME, FIRST NAME- Production and Facilities Manager”
Submit your resume to this form: https://forms.monday.com/forms/45c408793e5f2a8437eff6771c79d85f?r=use1
No phone calls please. For more information on Ensemble Studio Theatre, please visit www.ensemblestudiotheatre.org.