Current openings

1. Managing Director
2. Interim Manager of Individual Giving

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.

Managing Director

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 retirement plan contributions, and paid time off. 

Application Instructions: https://lct.bamboohr.com/careers/35

Interim Manager of Individual Giving

Position Summary:

The Interim Manager of Individual Giving is a temporary, exempt, salaried position with eligibility for benefits. This role will be employed for approximately 16 weeks (4 months) while covering for the current Senior Manager of Individual Giving who is on parental leave. The candidate will be expected to work at Lincoln Center Theater’s office located at 150 West 65th Street, New York, NY. The office schedule is Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.

This role will oversee the Patron Program comprised of 375+ donors who give $1,000 - $25,000, and the LCT Angels young donor program. In this 40th Anniversary Season, this position will lead our broad-based campaign for gifts under $1000 in support of Andre Bishop. This position is a key member of a highly professional fast-paced 15-member Development Department with growing revenue goals. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Development and Planning and supervises the Development Associate for Individual Giving.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors and ensure that the fiscal year revenue goal of $1.6M is met.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward Patrons and prospects, working with LCT Board Members and the Patron Committee members as necessary.
  • Provide a high level of customer service as pertains to ticket requests.
  • Manage monthly renewal solicitations as well as acknowledgment letters.
  • Manage spring patron and broad-based appeals, with special focus on the 40th Anniversary Fund/Andre Bishop Production Fund; assist with the development of related materials.
  • Prepare reports on Patron giving for Board and other meetings.
  • Manage the Patron Room through FLOYD COLLINS, creating a schedule, communicating with front of house, and securing staffing.
  • Work closely with the Special Events team to plan and oversee Patron events, including cocktail receptions, Artist Spotlights, backstage tours, season announcement events, and other donor cultivation events.
  • Participate in broader Development events.
  • Supervise Development Associate, Individual Giving.


Skills & Qualifications:

  • BA degree with a minimum of 5 years of full-time fundraising experience in a not-for-profit performing arts organization.
  • Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize and multitask effectively, and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong donor research skills.
  • Must be service and team-oriented, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
  • Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Tessitura, and Microsoft Office.
  • Familiarity with VIP ticketing function.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.


Compensation:

This is a full-time, temporary, exempt, and salaried position with a salary range of $1,750-$1,850 weekly. Lincoln Center Theater provides comprehensive benefits including: Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance and Paid Time Off.


Application Instructions:https://lct.bamboohr.com/careers/34

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.