Full-Time

Assistant Facilities Manager

Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre

51-200 employees

Produces plays and cultivates playwrights

Compensation Overview

$66.3k - $68.3k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Required Skills
HVAC
OSHA
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least three years of experience working in a large, multi-use facility is required.
  • A valid Fire Life Safety Director certification from the New York City Fire Department must be maintained.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines are required.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to function in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment are required.
  • The ability to learn and convey technical information to a non-technical audience is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software is required.
  • The ability to walk, carry, crawl, climb, kneel, and lift at least 50 pounds is required.
Responsibilities
  • Help ensure that all building systems remain in peak condition through weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly maintenance.
  • Manage day-to-day facilities operations, including acting as a liaison between departments during events and rentals, managing crowd control and safety protocols, and anticipating crowd behavior.
  • Manage contractor and vendor relationships, including projects and maintenance scheduling for HVAC, building management systems, electrical systems, plumbing, security, elevators, waste, cleaning, and fire safety systems.
  • Manage vendor relationships for Front of House spaces, including preventative maintenance needs for the café bar and kitchen.
  • Monitor and check the work of third-party vendors and hourly personnel to ensure high standards are maintained.
  • Help lead the Center's fire safety efforts.
  • Respond to off-hours emergencies and report onsite when necessary, including natural disasters and potential neighborhood emergencies.
  • Provide on-call support outside regular Center hours to address HVAC, fire alarm, and security needs.
  • Assist the Director of Operations with construction and capital projects as needed.
  • Assess HVAC needs for production schedules, administrative offices, and rentals or events.

Signature Theatre produces a rotating season of plays by resident writers, giving these playwrights an artistic home and developing a body of work. Each year it presents about six to eight productions and supports access with the Signature Ticket Initiative, which makes tickets affordable for every show. The company operates the Pershing Square Signature Center, a 75,000-square-foot venue designed by Frank Gehry that includes three theatres, rehearsal studios, a public lobby, a café, a bookstore, and offices. Signature was the first New York City theatre to receive the Regional Theatre Tony Award. Its goal is to nurture playwrights and make high-quality theatre accessible to a broad audience.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hialeah, Florida

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • 2025 record sales and strong fundraising support 2026-27 programming and hiring.
  • The 15,000-square-foot Logan Production Center improves backstage efficiency and production flexibility.
  • Shakespeare Theatre co-production broadens audience reach and reduces marketing risk for Follies.

What critics are saying

  • Dependence on signature Sondheim titles exposes revenue if Merrily underperforms by November 2026.
  • Logan Production Center construction can overrun budgets and distract leadership through 2027.
  • Federal arts funding cuts and weaker donor renewal would pressure subscriptions and capital campaigns.

What makes Signature Theatre unique

  • Matthew Gardiner's 2026-27 season pairs Sondheim with bold regional premieres.
  • Shirlington's Logan Production Center centralizes scenery and props for faster production turnaround.
  • Signature's 2025 record sales and 2026 co-production with Shakespeare Theatre signal regional prestige.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Work Hours

Commuter Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

Broadway Brands
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On the RISE: August events.

On the RISE: August events. August 18, 2026. 6:13 AM Its network partners are hosting some great events this month. Check out what's On the RISE in the RISE Theatre Network. If you want to stay in the know, check out risetheatre.org. Tickets now available for the 2026 RISE Summit! Maestra Music's RISE Summit is back for its third year on September 14th, 2026, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, hosted with Signature Theatre. The theme of this year is BREAKTHROUGH. A breakthrough isn't just a destination, it's a series of moments across multiple stages of its lives. This conference is a space to cultivate honest conversations about the stamina required to sustain creative momentum and the structures Broadway News need to build to support one another. Too often, its culture treats a breakthrough as a singular, explosive moment, the sudden overnight success, the flash of genius, or the elusive "big break." But for artists and cultural workers, the reality is far more nuanced, cyclical, and deeply collaborative. Broadway News is aiming to redefine breakthrough as a lifelong, iterative practice. What to Expect: Its RISE Network Partners curate the sessions, selected from proposals that correlate to its year's theme and infuse community and collaboration. Broadway News is also thrilled to close the summit with a special performance by its partners, the Angel Band Project. About Angel Band Project: The Angel Band Project's mission is to provide trauma-informed music therapy and advocate for those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence. As a nonprofit organization, their services are provided at no cost as part of the healing and recovery process. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Artists, cultural workers, creative strategists, and anyone excited for an opportunity to connect with a broad range of professionals and dream together on how to build sustainable practices of care for its industry and beyond. WHY: To explore panels, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities led by select Network Partners designed to help you redefine and sustain your work. Stay Tuned: Broadway News will share full details on panels and seminars shortly. If you are interested in supporting the summit, please email Broadway News at [email protected]. MAESTRA FIRST TAKES- AUGUST 17th. Join Broadway News in August for Maestra First Takes, a reading session featuring an all-Maestra/RISE music team and band! Broadway News hope for it to be an exciting and supportive opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn, and share its work. Musicians who will be playing have already been through an application process. You are being invited to hang out, listen, clap for your fellow directory members, and enjoy some snacks with Broadway News, celebrating its fabulous music-making community and continuing its First Takes program. Date and time: Monday, August 17th, 2-5 pm Location: West Village, Manhattan For members of the Maestra and RISE Directories. First come first served. Due to limited capacity, Broadway News ask that attendees only register if they are sure of their availability. RSVP required. The event is free but if you are looking for ways to support Maestra and RISE, you can donate alongside your RSVP to help its programming thrive. Broadway Advocacy Coalition. Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Rapid Response Artivism Micro-Grant awards $1,000 micro-grants to artivists to support the creation of new, narrative-based performances that respond to issues related to systemic racism and/or mass incarceration at the local, national, or global level. Application closes August 28. SAVE THE DATE. Parity production awards. Parity Productions' Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration, where the 2026 Parity Development Award Winners will be announced, is taking place on October 15th, 2026. Parity Development Award Winners receive one year of rigorous development for the winning play and a $2,500 cash prize.

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