Miranda Family Fellowship- General Management

The Miranda Family Fellowship at The Public Theater offers full-time, paid training opportunities to recent graduates from the CUNY system for a duration of seven months. Made possible by the leadership support and partnership of The Miranda Family Fund, generous support from Arts Midwest’s Shakespeare in American Communities and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, this program ensures that each Fellow is ingrained within a specific Public Theater department related to their chosen discipline, providing them with robust professional development and network-building opportunities to help launch their careers.

Candidates from historically underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply*.

The 2027 Public Theater Miranda Family Fellowship includes:

• A structured, full-time, training opportunity at The Public Theater where Fellows will be assigned day-to-day tasks/long-term projects in support of and in collaboration with their department
• Mentorship by an experienced staff member of The Public Theater
• Seminars, workshops, and additional networking opportunities designed to increase understanding of The Public’s operations and programming, guide professional development, and connect to the larger performing arts community
• A salary of $30,000 disbursed bi-weekly at an hourly rate over the seven-month fellowship period
• This is a full-time, non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act with an hourly rate of $25, which is annualized at $52,000. The Overtime Rate is $50.00
• Access to healthcare benefits and pre-tax transit

In addition to the invaluable training The Public Theater will provide, Fellows will be required to participate in the larger Miranda Family Fellowship program, focused on providing targeted, practical long-term career preparation. Under the Management Track, Fellows will participate in quarterly video modules and workshops alongside other Management Fellows in their first year, followed by monthly 1-1 coaching sessions in their second year. A member of the Miranda Family Fellowship team will participate in interviews for candidates alongside department supervisors.

The departments available for the 2027 Fellowship include: Development, Casting, General Management

The Public Theater portion of the Fellowship will take place Monday, February 1, 2027 – Friday, August 27, 2027.
The Miranda Family Fellowship portion of the program will commence on Monday, January 4, 2027, and conclude at the end of December 2029. Fellows will be expected to participate in orientation and intake interviews in January 2027 prior to their first day at The Public Theater.

Applications must include:

• A completed application through The Public Theater website, at thepublic.nyc/careers
• 1-page cover letter that details:

• Why you want to work at The Public Theater in your selected department
• What preexisting and/or foundational skills you would bring into the role
• What you hope to learn during the fellowship and how it applies to your long-term professional goals
• Optional: Some applicants may have a background, identity or interest that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this resonates with you, then please feel free to share with us.

• 1-2 page professional résumé
• Contact information for 3 references (at least 2 references should be professional and/or academic)

Applicants must:

• Have a Bachelor's degree conferred within the City University of New York system between December 2025 - December 2026.
• Must possess U.S. work authorization upon date of hire for the length of the fellowship
• Not be currently enrolled in a graduate degree or training program during the fellowship
• Be available to work up to 40 hours a week in their assigned department (please note: some departments may require periodic evening and/or weekend availability) for the duration of the fellowship
• Attend Miranda Family Fellow events, meetings, and workshops as required by the program

The deadline for completed applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday, December 1.
All applicants will be notified of their application status no later than December 31, 2026.

Please reach out to Becca Kenigsberg at rkenigsberg@publictheater.org if you have any questions.

Employment with The Public Theater is “at will” meaning either you or The Public Theater can terminate your employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. Fellows must meet The Public Theater’s policies and complete their seven-month term in order to remain a Miranda Family Fellow.

*The Public is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

The Public's commitment to diversity is broadly conceived. It includes, but is not limited to:

• Underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds
• First-generation college students
• Women and gender expansive people
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• People with disabilities
• Others whose backgrounds and experiences would diversify the field of theater

General Management Fellowship Description

Summary:

The General Management (“GM”) Department is responsible for all contracting, scheduling and budgeting elements of Main Stage and special programming at The Public, as well as supporting the management of presented companies, commissions and long-term projects. The GM fellow will be an integral member of the team, engaging with the entire general management department to see projects through at various stages.

Departmental Responsibilities:

• Help the GM department track author, director and actor contracts, offers and payments.
• Participate in budgeting and support expense tracking, financial reconciliations for productions, special programs and events.
• Assist in the GM department’s hiring and onboarding of international artists.
• Support the General Management and New Work Development departments in managing and tracking commission agreements, readings and developments.
• Assist in keeping GM department electronic files organized.
• Support the process of securing third-party licensing rights for theatrical use.
• Take notes during department meetings and support accountability by tracking action items and following up on next steps.
• Assess ways in which new and emerging technologies might be utilized by the GM department and make recommendations for implementation.
• Support preparations for the Off-Broadway League’s Collective Bargaining process, and gain knowledge of theatrical union agreements.
• Assist in research related to offers, negotiations and contracting for productions, presentations, special programs and events.
• Shadow Company Managers and experience the difference between supporting artists in all venues managed by The Public Theater.
• Observe production meetings, rehearsals and technical rehearsals.

Fellowship Professional Development/Training

• Attend weekly Fellow meetings with Public Theater staff members
• Attend monthly professional development workshops, as well as additionally scheduled networking and/or training events
• Full participation in professional development activities assigned by both The Public and The Miranda Family Fellowship
• Meet monthly with assigned Public Theater mentor
• Attend all Miranda Family Fellow events and meetings as required by the program

What We’re Looking For:

• Interest and passion for the behind-the-scenes structures that support success onstage.
• Curiosity about entertainment, publishing, or intellectual property law.
• Desire to learn more about theatrical unions.
• Interest in the way that belonging, accessibility, anti-racism and equity intersect with theatrical management and producing.
• Experience or interest in budgeting, accounting or finance.
• A proactive approach to supporting artists and colleagues.
• Collaborative, enthusiastic team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to hold sensitive information and understand the complex balance of discretion and transparency.