Weekend Evening Associate Producer

About Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)

Following 9/11, the community and civic planning process that resulted in the World Trade Center master plan in 2003 envisioned a new performing arts center as one of the anchors of the site.The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) opened in the Fall of 2023. Within its three flexible and intimate performance spaces, PAC NYC produces and presents multiple projects in theatre, dance, music and chamber opera. Across each season, we seek to celebrate life and to affirm community in our location at the World Trade Center.

PAC NYC’s mission is to create connections by cultivating bonds between extraordinary artists and communities, with exemplary performances in active dialogue across the arts, and in our flexible, intimate spaces, inviting conversation and new relationships. Our art and our audiences reflect the dynamic energy of all five boroughs of New York City. We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate creative expression from around the world. The Associate Producer will provide administrative, creative, and logistical support to the Director of Producing and Producers and, on occasion, will serve as the lead line producer for select programs and special projects. They will bring a strong interest in contemporary performing arts and civic engagement, along with a deep commitment to hospitality, equity, and artist care.

Provide administrative, creative, and logistical support to the Director of Producing and Producers across current and upcoming productions and programs.

Conduct research and prepare materials related to prospective productions, artists, partnerships, and special projects.

Support the planning and execution of developmental readings, workshops, rehearsals, residencies, and performances.

In concert with General Management, assist with budget tracking and other production-related financial administration.

Provide general administrative support to the Producing and Artistic teams, as assigned.

Attend and support production meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, preview performances, and other project activities as needed; Line produce assigned programs, events, and special projects from planning through execution.

Partner with Producers to support artists and creative teams through the development of new work, from early readings through large-scale workshops and production.

Research potential artists and companies in the field and make recommendations to Artistic leadership regarding future programming.

Be part of building and strengthening equitable producing practices that uphold artistic integrity and are consistent with PAC NYC’s mission.

3 – 4 years of producing experience, and a track record of working across performing arts genres/ disciplines, including theater, dance, opera and/or music.

A strong interest in nonprofit theater, producing, and artistic development.

Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to plan, implement, and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining efficiency and close attention to detail.

Familiarity with union structures, budgeting, and production timelines is a plus.

A nimble, creative, and resourceful approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and communicate effectively across departments.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Airtable, and Asana, and the ability to learn new software and organizational systems.

Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support rehearsals, performances, events, and other production activities.

Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability benefits, and self-insured dental, vision and health care and dependent day care flexible spending accounts. Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off and 401K enrollment with employer match.

Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to a diverse staff are fundamental principles at PAC NYC, where employment opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

#