Get to Work Project Manager
Asian American Arts Alliance (A4)
Remote
Deadline
Posted
to Maestra’s Chief Program Officer. This person will oversee all GTW initiatives with the main
objective of the development of a database for historically underrepresented professionals
experienced in navigating backstage, technical components, and administrative roles in live
theatre and performance. The GTW Project Manager will work closely with nineteen+
community partners to connect with industry liaisons, assist with coalition building, and
manage community and member relations to support growth within and programming around
the database. This is an exciting, high-impact position, requiring a theatre administrator with a
collaborative spirit.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
● Serve as the theater and performing arts industry point person for internal team and for
platform community members.
● Identify and work with community partner organizations and individuals to deepen
relationships and presence of the platform within the stage theater community. Build
positive and strong relationships with partners and vendors.
● Maintain solid relationships with theater contributors and program participants. Serve as
the champion of industry stewardship.
● Moderate, manage, maintain and track all GTW Directory activities.
● Actively and comfortably represent GTW’s priorities and values to the public.
● Collaborate with the program and marketing teams to improve and design valuable
community experiences to keep database members engaged.
● Use project management tools to track tasks and deliverables.
● Create reports to present to team members and stakeholders.
● Ensure all of the details necessary for a successful industry launch and use of the
platform are being tracked and managed.
● Take on special projects and theater community involvement.
● Supervise GTW Project Coordinator and part-time interns.
● Act as liaison and report to GTW Advisory Board as needed.
● Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
● 3-5 Years of related experience, preferably in theater and performing arts.
● Supervisory experience is a plus but not required.
● Must have a solid understanding of production stage crew positions.
● Experiences working with unions are a plus.
● Must be proficient in both Google applications and/or Microsoft Office.
● Exceptional research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
● Project management experience, including strong organizational skills, ability to
prioritize, ability to coordinate with others and meet deadlines.
● The discipline to work independently, but also the ability to function as a member of a
team.
● Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
● Excellent written, listening, verbal communication and presentation skills.
● Excellent interpersonal skills.
● Ability to anticipate what needs to be done to reach goals and work to make these things
happen.
● Passion (and, preferably, work/volunteer experience) in equity, diversity, and advocacy
work within theater or the performing arts.
● Existing networks and connections within the stage theater sector are a plus.
● Community Engagement and/or Community Outreach experiences are a plus.
● High level of organization and professionalism.
Terms
Salary range: $70k - $75k annually plus health benefits
Status: Full-time, exempt
Position is located in New York City and will be both in-person and virtual
Ideal Start Date: Fall 2022 (exact date is negotiable)