Theatre Coordinator
About the role
The Walter Kerr Theatre, built in 1921, is one of the most intimate theatres on Broadway and the smallest in the ATGE Portfolio in New York. It has hosted award‑winning productions such as the original Angels in America, Doubt, Proof, Take Me Out, Grey Gardens, Springsteen on Broadway, and currently Hadestown. The Theatre Coordinator works out of the Walter Kerr Theatre in Midtown Manhattan, reporting directly to the General Manager and closely with the Deputy General Manager, Customer Experience Manager, Box Office, Stage Door, venue House Heads, and occasionally the ATGE Corporate Team. The role is full‑time, in‑person, with some evenings, weekends, and holidays required. COVID‑19 vaccination and a commitment to COVID‑safe practices are required.
ATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, owning, operating, or programming 73 iconic venues across the UK, US, and Continental Europe, serving over 18 million audience members annually and presenting over 15,000 live performances each year through in‑house production companies and third‑party partners. The company also operates a leading ticketing platform processing more than 18 million tickets yearly.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and help promote the Walter Kerr's people‑focused Culture of Hospitality
- Assist Management with onboarding of new Staff
- Assist Management with Scheduling of certain Departments / Staff
- Assist with various daily Administrative tasks, special events and projects
- Assist Management with Signage needs
- Handle ordering of Office & Theatre supplies
- Handle Invoice processing
- Run point on Lost & Found inquiries
- Maintain the Walter Kerr Theatre's presence on Social Media
- Coordinate Community engagement initiatives
- Maintain a current knowledge of the Broadway Industry
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience in administrative capacity
- Experience working in the Arts or Live Entertainment a plus
- Experience managing and overseeing an Office a plus
Skills
- Excellent computer and digital media design skills: Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Social Media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
- Excellent personal communications skills with demonstrated ability to support a dynamic Team
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, solve problems quickly and work well under pressure
- Detail‑oriented, able to handle several tasks simultaneously
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- 401k Match
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Volunteer Days off
- Invitations to events