Assistant Production Manager (Seasonal)

Assistant Production Manager (Seasonal) at Lincoln Center Theater 

Overview:  

LCT’s mission is to bring exceptional theater to life. Building on a legacy of artistic excellence, LCT strives to expand what is possible: to make the magic of theatre more palpable, empowering visionary artists and extending the invitation for the community to join in celebrating the power of live performance. To see that mission to fruition in a new era at the New York institution, commencing with the current 2025-2026 season, Lear deBessonet assumes the role of Kewsong Lee Artistic Director, alongside Managing Director Mike Schleifer, Executive Producer Barlett Sher, Stacey and Eric Mindich Producer Nicole Kastrinos, Executive Director of Development and Planning Naomi Grabel, and LCT3 Artistic Director and Producer Maria Manuela Goyanes. 

 
Founded in 1985 by Board Chair Hon. John V. Lindsay, Executive Producer Bernard Gersten and Director Gregory Mosher, and led for 33 years by André Bishop, LCT is one of the leading nonprofit theaters in the country, producing an annual season of plays and musicals that have been seen by millions around the globe. It is one of 11 autonomous constituents of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Each year, the three theaters that make up LCT welcome nearly 300,000 audience members to its home on the Lincoln Center campus. 
 
Over the last 40 years, LCT and its outstanding productions have received many of the highest accolades, including 87 Tony Awards®, 97 Drama Desk Awards, 79 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 33 Obies, 11 NY Drama Critics Circle Awards, and one Pulitzer Prize, as well as two finalists. 

LCT Values:  

LCT is dedicated to fostering a theater representative of all the populations we serve. We are proactively committed to better serve artists, staff, crews, audiences, and broader communities through our organization's values. We welcome applicants who are in alignment with our organization's values of empathy, dignity, and care. 

Position Summary: 

Lincoln Center Theater seeks a seasonal Assistant Production Manager to join our production department from August 2026 – April 2027. The Assistant Production Manager will be an active member of the production team assisting the Production Manager (PM) and Associate Production Managers (APMs). The Production team is responsible for coordination and execution of the stage productions in the Vivian Beaumont Theater, Mitzi Newhouse Theater and Claire Tow Theater year-round. The Production Department collaborates with all other Lincoln Center Theater administrative departments for readings, workshops, and special events. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist PM & APMs with day-to-day activities. 

• Liaise with other LCT administrative departments. 

• Maintain Production Management office equipment and supplies. 

• Liaise with the show companies as directed by PM & APM’s. 

• Attend production meetings and staff meetings. 

• Execute and coordinate purchases with PM, APM’s and department heads. 

• Help implement inclusive practices for LCT productions. 

• Assist with administrative tasks in other production departments as needed. 

Position Requirements and Experience:  

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Problem solving and analytical thinking. 

• Ability to work collaboratively across differing departments. 

• Ability to positively respond as plans and circumstances evolve and change. 

• Ability for a flexible schedule during technical rehearsals and preview shows. 

• A year of experience in theater or an arts organization is preferable but not required. 

Compensation:  

This is a temporary, approximately 9 months (36 weeks), full-time, non-exempt, salaried position with a salary range of $1,154/week - $1,230/week. Lincoln Center Theater provides comprehensive benefits including: Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403(b) and Employer Match, and Paid Time Off.  

Application Instructions: 

Please apply here: https://lct.bamboohr.com/careers/64

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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.