Manager, General Management

Position: Manager, General Management

Department: Performance and Campus Operations (PaCO)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, General Management, the Manager, General Management is responsible for overseeing key administrative, financial, and operational functions in support of Lincoln Center and the Resident Art Organization (RAO) programming and events. This role manages billing and rate card processes, serves as General Manager for designated programming, and partners closely with internal teams to ensure the successful planning, advancement, and execution of events and venue operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing financial administration with on-the-ground event support and stakeholder communication.

What You'll Get to Do Here

• Advance on-campus events for Lincoln Center and RAO organizations, as needed, including coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Serve as the General Manager for LCPA programming across venues, as needed.
• Assist with event coverage and on-site support to ensure seamless event execution.
• Manage the internal and RAO billing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate internal and constituent rate cards to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and issue invoices for internal and RAO events.
• Support Venue Sales efforts and collaborate with other departments as needed.
• Contribute to cross-functional teamwork, providing operational assistance where needed to support overall organizational goals.

You'll be A Fit If You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree with three years' experience preferred or six years of related experience required
• Experience in theatrical General Management, event operations, or venue management strongly preferred
• Outstanding organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail
• An understanding of excellent customer service and relationship building instincts
• Superior project management skills and keen ability to multi-task across various teams
• Knowledge of theatrical labor unions and collectively bargained agreements is preferred
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and curiosity to learn new technology as needed
• A deep appreciation for the performing arts
• A collaborative spirit, positive energy, and a desire to learn new skills and take on evolving responsibilities

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We invite you to consider joining our talented, multi-faceted team.

We are:

1. The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus

-We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more

3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."

We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

What's the news?

Recent and Upcoming Programming

• Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
• Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre

Campus Happenings

• Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance
• The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center

Legacies of San Juan Hill

• WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill
• Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood

Who is our President and CEO?

Dr. Mariko Silver

Join us!

It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875-5324.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Lincoln-1803

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-30T20:12:53