Assistant Producer

• Salary: $70,000/year
• Job Type: Year-Round
• Employment Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
• Schedule Expectations: The schedule will be flexible and will vary based on programming needs, including regular late nights, holidays, and weekends, particularly during the programming season from June through September.
• Work Environment: This position is primarily onsite, although some tasks may be performed remotely.
• Projected Start Date: December 2024
• How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Here’ button below to submit your application. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please let us know at jobs@littleisland.org

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Producer in executing all phases of assigned projects, including development, pre-production, production and performance runs.
• Execute assigned components of producing plan, providing updates to the lead producer on progress, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Support Producers and other members of the Artistic Programming department with administrative tasks, including developing presentation decks, managing communications, administering departmental systems (such as Airtable and Artifax), updating schedules and timelines, processing invoices, tracking expense, and maintaining both departmental and project-specific archives.
• Research and maintain a roster of off-site rehearsal spaces, making project-specific recommendations and coordinating contracting and insurance with General Management and HR.
• Serve as a liaison and critical creative partner on-site for artists and internal and external stakeholders throughout all project phases, establishing trust and effective communication to ensure that performances are delivered with a high standard of care and artistic quality.
• Function as the lead producer for readings, development processes, and Glade presenting project processes as assigned.
• Assist General Management with off-season artist onboarding coordination, payment processing, and rehearsal room hospitality as needed.
• Conduct in-depth research on creative team members and performers, as well as script analysis, to provide information that supports the Associate Producing Artistic Director and Producers in their decision-making and hiring processes.
• Support the Associate Producing Artistic Director and General Management in the collaboration with Marketing and Communications to copy-edit and approve programs, press releases, and marketing materials on behalf of the producing team.
• Schedule and coordinate creative team meetings, casting sessions, readings and development work.
• Support Producers in the tracking of stage management and artist contacts, as well as project outreach.
• Work with other Artistic Programming Department team members on the development and maintenance of department processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties related to the park and its operations as assigned by the Producers.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of arts-related administrative experience.
• Experience liaising with artists and industry professionals.
• Working knowledge of the New York performing arts landscape.
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to the changing circumstances associated with live performance, such as artist needs and inclement weather.
• Keen attention to detail in receiving information from multiple sources, prioritizing tasks, and disseminating data to relevant parties.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of individuals both within and outside the organization, facilitating project progress in support of institutional and artistic goals.
• Genuine interest in contributing to a culture of camaraderie and excellence by collaborating and problem-solving across departments.
• Passion for engaging with visitors and guests, ensuring they feel welcome and have the information they need for a memorable experience.
• Comfort sitting or standing for long periods.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions, including light rain, summer heat, and in intermittent direct sunlight.
• Eligibility to work in U.S.

Benefits and Perks

• 15 days’ vacation, 7 sick days, up to 3 personal days per year (all prorated based on hire date)
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental & vision care
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Commuter benefits
• Basic Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partial cell phone reimbursement
• Access to discounts at neighborhood businesses

Life at Little Island

• Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island, working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day, and interacting with visitors to ensure smooth operations. Little Island is ADA compliant, and our employees are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park’s visitors.
• Little Island’s headquarters, located nearby, features an open floor plan office, shared work areas, a kitchen, a locker room, and rehearsal space. This dynamic, multi-use environment encourages collaboration, connection, and relaxation among employees and artists between shifts, meetings, and events. space where employees and artists can collaborate, connect, and unwind in between shifts, meetings, and events.
• As a proud equal opportunity employer, Little Island considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, familial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.  In short, you are welcome here, regardless of who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. Our park is for everyone, and so is our workplace.