Managing Producer

Classification: Full-time, exempt

Reports to: Co-leads organization with Executive Director

Location: Brooklyn, NY (hybrid)

ArKtype is seeking a strategic and operations-driven leader to serve as Managing Producer for the company's expansive portfolio, including Under the Radar (UTR), a nationally recognized performance festival and year-round platform.

The Managing Producer is responsible for the overall operations of ArKtype, ensuring our ambitious programming is supported by strong systems, clear processes, and sustainable resources. Working in close partnership with the Executive Director, this role translates vision into structure, supports organizational growth, and ensures that teams are aligned and resourced to do their best work.

ArKtype is an acclaimed New York–based production and development organization that supports innovative performance across disciplines worldwide. Working collaboratively with artists, institutions, and partners, ArKtype develops, produces, and tours work that expands the possibilities of contemporary performance. Its portfolio includes long-term artist partnerships, national and international collaborations, and platforms that connect artists with audiences in meaningful and dynamic ways.

Under the Radar (UTR) is a globally recognized performance platform presenting a festival and year-round programming in New York City. Known for its commitment to bold, contemporary work, UTR brings together artists from around the world to share innovative theater and live performance across a wide range of venues. In addition to its public programming, UTR serves as a key convening space for artists, presenters, and industry professionals, fostering dialogue, exchange, and the field's future.

- Organizational Leadership

- Oversee day-to-day operations across ArKtype
- Ensure alignment across producing, development, public programs, and marketing for Under the Radar
- Establish and maintain clear workflows, systems, and internal processes
- Support organizational planning and implementation

- Lead annual budgeting and ongoing financial oversight

- Monitor cash flow, revenue, and expenses across programs

- Align financial planning with organizational priorities

- Prepare financial reporting for leadership and the Board

- Oversee staffing structure, hiring, and onboarding

- Supervise senior staff including Producing Director and Public Programs Manager

- Support team performance, communication, and accountability

- Ensure appropriate staffing across all program areas

- Oversee contracts with artists, partners, and vendors

- Ensure compliance with nonprofit, legal, and financial requirements

- Coordinate with legal and external partners as needed

- Oversee marketing efforts and ticketing strategy

- Ensure alignment between campaigns, programming, and revenue goals

- Support coordination with partner organizations

- Facilitate communication across teams

- Ensure alignment on timelines, priorities, and deliverables

- Address operational challenges and competing needs

- Maintain systems for budgeting, scheduling, and program tracking

- Oversee internal tools, IT systems, and shared resources

- Ensure clear documentation and information flow

- Prepare materials for Board meetings

- Participate in Board discussions and reporting

- Support organizational planning and governance processes

- 7–10 years of experience in nonprofit, arts, or cultural administration

- Strong experience with budgeting and financial oversight

- Experience managing teams and organizational systems

- Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution

- Strong communication and organizational skills

- Experience working in international performing arts contexts

- Experience collaborating with major NYC cultural institutions

- Familiarity with non-traditional or site-specific performance environments

- Experience in festival or multi-venue programming contexts

Please email [email protected] with the subject line “MP Application - Last Name, First Name” including:

1 - A Resume or CV as an attachment

2 - Responses to the following short questions in the body of the email (250 words max each):

- What draws you to this role and to ArKtype at this moment?

- Describe your experience managing budgets and organizational operations. How have you aligned financial resources with programmatic or organizational goals?

- Tell us about a time you improved or built a system or process within an organization. What was the challenge, and what changed as a result?