Program Assistant - National Alliance for Musical Theatre

Program Assistant

NAMT is seeking a full-time, salaried Program Assistant to join our full-time staff of six. The Program Assistant reports to the New Works Director and the Member Services Director and is will be a vital part of the NAMT team, focusing on our core programs, including Conferences, the Festival, Roundtables, new musical development and member services.



Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:



New Works/Festival

Assist the New Works Director on the management of the Festival, including program creation, correspondence, invoicing and event planning

Participate with other NAMT team members in running Festival and other events

Line Produce concerts and cabarets with New Works Director

Process and follow up on submissions to the Festival of New Musicals and other new works programs

Assist in the planning of committee meetings

Granting Programs

Process and prepare applications for the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals and Innovation & Exploration Fund

Track check requests and final reports

Assist in the planning and running of panel meetings

Conferences/Roundtables

Help administer registration for Conferences, Roundtables and Festivals

Participate with other NAMT team members in running Conferences, Roundtables and other events (some travel required, expenses paid)

Membership/Communications

Assist in programming and hosting Knowledge Exchange webinar series

Assist with database and website management/maintenance as assigned

Edit videos from concerts and conferences for posting online

Contribute content to NAMT’s website and social media

Assist with administration of surveys and other member services as assigned

Assist with press releases, email newsletters and other communications as assigned

This is a full-time salaried position open immediately. It is ideal for someone developing a career in theatre administration or producing. Starting salary will be in mid-30s, commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits. As of this posting the NAMT staff is working onsite in our Manhattan office, but some flexibility is possible and interviews may be conducted either in person or on Zoom.



Job requirements

Required:

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage a multi-faceted workflow

Strong proofing skills for written communications

Exceptional organization skills and an eye for details

A love and knowledge of musical theatre

At least one year professional experience with administrative responsibilities

Preferred:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent

Photoshop or Illustrator

iMovie or similar

Website editing/content management system

Database/ticketing/CRM software

General knowledge of the business of theatre and regional theatres

Specific skills for this position can be taught, as long as the candidate has an affinity for systems and a love of musical theatre, and demonstrates an attention to detail and eagerness to learn.



To apply

Please submit an email cover letter with a PDF résumé attached by email to jobs@namt.org, with “Program Assistant – [your last name]” in the subject line.
Salary: mid-30s