WP Theater
NYC, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

WP Theater seeks a rigorous, values-driven and collaborative artistic leader with a strong practice in equitable community building, good communication skills and who is passionate about supporting new works and Women+ theater artists who make them.

ABOUT WP THEATER

WP Theater is the nation’s oldest and largest theater company dedicated to developing, producing and promoting plays written and directed by Women+. WP was founded in 1978 by Julia Miles to address the significant under-representation of women in theater. Throughout its history, WP has produced over 700 Off-Broadway and workshop productions and published eleven anthologies of plays.

Today, WP accomplishes its mission through several fundamental programs, including: the WP Lab, a celebrated two-year mentorship and new play development program for Women+ playwrights, directors, and producers; the Space Program residencies; the Pages to Stages Program, in partnership with the extraordinary viBe Theater Experience, the Developmental series of workshops and readings; the Commissioning program, and the Mainstage series, which features a full season of Off-Broadway productions written and directed by extraordinary theater artists.

When we say Women+ we mean: cis women, trans, non-binary, or gender-nonconforming people and all gender identities which have been systematically oppressed throughout history in the theater and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Artistic Director will work with Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty as a key member of WP’s Artistic Leadership team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, support and/or management of the following areas: season selection, pre-production planning and production oversight of artistic productions, workshops and readings of new works, supporting fundraising and marketing efforts, coordination and facilitation of WP’s Lab, co-coordination and facilitation of WP’s Space Program, and collaboration with WP’s partner organization, viBe Theater Experience on the co-designed initiative Pages to Stages. This position includes direct contact with all artists and artistic and production personnel at WP Theater and partnering institutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES: The responsibilities and competencies listed below are representative and may shift as needed to align with WP Theater priorities and vision.

Artistic Programming

Support artistic team in artistic planning and programing including, but not limited to:
--Works with Producing Artistic Director on season planning and related activities including pre production and production.
--Supports the creative teams in production by attending rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and previews as needed.
--Works with Producing Artistic Director to plan developmental creative work, including producing readings and workshops.
--Attend readings and plays to support and develop relationships with Women+ artists.
--Read submissions of new work for further development and potential production.
--Liaise and collaborate with WP partner viBe Theater Experience on the co-designed program Pages to Stages, including nurturing and deepening existing relationships between program participants and artists in the WP community.

Artistic Administrative

Support artistic team operations and day-to-day administrative needs including, but not limited to:
--Board meeting attendance and sharing in artistic team reporting, external industry relations, and press and marketing needs.
--Collaborating with the Development team in fundraising efforts, including written language for grants and donor communications and attending and supporting cultivation events to meet with potential funders as invited.
--Working with WP staff and partners on the annual fundraising Gala.
--Collaborating with the Marketing team to create language for and support marketing initiatives.
--Participate in and track production calendars and artistic team goal setting and priorities.
--Collaborating with WP leadership and staff to oversee communications and coordinate application processes for the Space Program, WP’s initiative to offer discounted space at our theater on 76th and Broadway.
--Coordination and facilitation of the WP Lab meetings; oversee, coordinate and support Lab application process.

ABOUT YOU:

--You believe in WP Theater’s mission and values, and feel confident advocating for, supporting and representing our artists and work!
--You have leadership experience in a nonprofit arts organization or a professional artistic setting.
--You have an evidenced practice of collaborative teamwork, both institutionally and with partnering organizations.
--You can respect and maintain confidentiality as is required by WP and partners.
--You love to collaborate with a small team and are game to jump in to address company priorities.
--You have excellent organizational skills, and can independently balance a variety of communication threads, projects and goals while keeping an eye on the big picture.
--You delight in organization and system-building just as much as human-to-human interaction.
--You have a strong practice in building community (however you define “community”).
--You are committed to self education of Anti-Racism, Anti-Blackness and Anti-Oppression principles and practices.
--You value a sense of humor.

BONUS IF:

You have experience working with (either professionally or as a volunteer) for community organizations, groups or collectives.

COMPENSATION / HOURS REQUIREMENTS / DURATION

Salary of $65,000

Individual health insurance 100% covered.

401K plan after one year of employment

Dental plan is available, but optional and not employer covered.

This is a hybrid job, requiring both remote and in-person work. Experience with Google Workspace programs and Microsoft Suite preferred.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to “[email protected]”

HIRING PROCESS:

The application will remain open until the position is filled.

We would like for the new hire to start by mid June, but can also be flexible for the right candidate.

Initial interviews would be short (approx 30 minutes) with longer second round interviews (approx 60 minutes), with 2-3 finalists meeting with existing WP staff before a decision is made.

DURATION

Jun 19, 2023 -

SALARY

$65,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

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