Part-Time Managing Director

About National Queer Theater:

MISSION

National Queer Theater harnesses the power of live performance to imagine a more just and joyful future. Working alongside social justice movements, we uplift queer community through visionary theater productions and education programs that celebrate free expression in the U.S. and around the world.

VISION

Believing in the power of theater to affect sweeping social change, National Queer Theater cultivates a more just, joyous, and empowered intersectional queer community that is celebrated in all corners of society. Through our art and free community programs we create and organize together, working towards a more equitable vision of a world bursting with pride.

VALUES

• Belonging: We believe that everyone deserves to create and enjoy theater, to see their stories on stage and to be seen in their full complexity.
• Fearlessness: We believe that theater, like social change, must be made courageously without reservation.
• Pride: We believe that everyone in the LGBTQ community deserves to feel proud of their identity and that an abundance of queer stories instills a sense of pride in audiences and creators alike.

PROCESS

By building coalitions between artists and activists, National Queer Theater develops its artistic and education programs through collective decision making and service-driven partnerships in the pursuit of collective liberation. Learn more at www.nationalqueertheater.org.

About the position:

The part-time Managing Director or Development Director will oversee the administration of the organization with Founding Artistic Director Adam Odsess-Rubin, including: fundraising, oversight of employees and vendors, and day-to-day program management. Working towards NQT’s 10 year anniversary in 2028, using the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan as a guide, this leadership role will be instrumental in running the day-to-day of the organization. Reporting to the Artistic Director, they will help lead a small team of part-time staff, interns, and volunteers. They will be integral in growing the company in a formative period, and will have the ability to help shape the future of the organization. This role will require a highly collaborative attitude, with the ability to expertly navigate the business and artistic oversight of a small nonprofit theater.

The position starts August 17, 2026 beginning with a three month contract evaluated by the Artistic Director and Board of Directors. Working hours are suggested as 10am-4pm EST (with flexibility on exact schedule) with some nights and weekends. This position will be half remote and half in-person in Brooklyn, with increased in-person work during peak production times.

Core Responsibilities:

• 30%: Manage short and long-term financial planning, legal and tax compliance, annual filings, insurance renewals, and all program and organizational budgeting serving as primary liaison with ArtsPool, a nonprofit financial management cooperative. Strong values-based budgeting capabilities are a must, including budget creation, projections, tracking and reporting, and working with our board of directors.
• 30%: Partner with the Artistic Director and Board of Directors to achieve a $450,000 budget. Lead and execute individual giving campaigns, maintain the grants calendar, and write and report on foundation and corporate grants while building and maintaining donor and funder relationships with the organization.
• 20%: Support the production of the annual Criminal Queerness Festival, mainstage productions, staged readings, developmental workshops, and other one-off special artistic projects. Work alongside Artistic Director and artists to deliver high-quality performances to LGBTQ+ audiences in New York City and beyond. Ensure an equitable and smooth rehearsal and production process. Work closely with the Artistic Director on the day-to-day producing of season and educational & community programming, including hiring staff and artists, onboarding and contracting, program evaluation, and ensuring an equitable workplace. Manage contracts, payments, and reporting with Actors Equity Association.
• 20%: Manage administrative workflow and communication for a full-time staff of 1 and part-time staff of 5, and a number of paid interns and contractors. Develop and oversee contracts, training, compliance, and hiring. Cultivate positive and cohesive company culture rooted in queer joy and community-building.

An ideal candidate will have:

• A strong passion for nonprofit management, arts leadership, and/or community organizing.
• Knowledge of union contracts (AEA) and various types / scopes of show contracts.
• Experience working in intersectional LGBTQ+ communities.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Demonstrated management and fundraising experience.
• The ability to communicate and collaborate closely with a small team.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to anti-racist and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles and practices.
• A collaborative spirit and cultural humility
• Proficiency in some or all of the following: Google Suite, Excel, PandaDoc, Ramp and Airtable
• Seeking to learn and grow with a startup performing arts company

Pay:

$45,000 salary for 30 hours per week part-time with opportunities for potential growth to full-time. Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick time, health insurance reimbursements, paid holidays, free theater tickets, and flexible scheduling.

Apply:

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Rolling, with priority application deadline: July 31, 2026

For questions email contact@nationalqueertheater.org.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for the given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

People of color, trans and non-binary, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at National Queer Theater, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

ADA Notations

• Regular sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, balancing, crouching, stooping, and communication (talking/hearing).
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 30 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Noise conditions range from quiet to moderate noise.

$45,000 salary for 30 hours per week part-time with opportunities for potential growth to full-time. Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick time, health insurance reimbursements, paid holidays, free theater tickets, and flexible scheduling.