Project Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY
In partnership with Get To Work (GTW), Maestra Music is seeking a Project Manager who will report to the Chief Program Officer. This person will oversee all GTW initiatives with the main objective of the development of a database, inspired by the Maestra Directory, for underrepresented people experienced in back of house, technical, and administrative roles in live theater and performance. The GTW Project Manager will work closely with Maestra’s nineteen community partners to build industry liaisons, assist with coalition building, and manage community and member relations to support growth within the database.

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 Maestra’s priorities and values to the public.
• Collaborate with the Maestra 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.

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: July, 2022 (exact date is negotiable)

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS
MAESTRA provides support, visibility, and community to the women and nonbinary people who make the music in the musical theater industry. Our membership is made up of composers, music directors, orchestrators, arrangers, copyists, rehearsal pianists and other musicians. The organization’s initiatives include monthly educational seminars, mentorship programs, technical skills workshops, networking events, and online resources and partnerships that aim to promote equality of opportunity and to address the many historical disadvantages and practices that have limited women and nonbinary composers and musicians in the musical theater.

Get2Work is a collective of community partners bound together by a shared desire to further gender and racial equity in the extended Broadway community. Our mission of change is two-pronged: first, Get Informed, in which we gather and share statistics providing a snapshot into the state of diversity in the industry, and then, Get Involved, in which we provide action-based solutions for industry change. We seek to drive the public to resources, toolkits, and other best practices curated by our partners in order to educate and activate those who wish to be part of creating a more equitable future for the theater.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 Years of related experience, preferably in theater and performing arts.
Must have a solid understanding of production stage crew positions.
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.
Passion (and, preferably, work/volunteer experience) in equity, diversity, and advocacy work within theater or the performing arts.

Application Instructions

HOW TO APPLY
Please send your cover letter and resume in PDF format to program@maestramusic.org with subject line “GTW Project Manager” by June 30, 2022.