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Associate Producer

Reports to: Artistic Director
Start Date: Immediately 

Overview
The Tony Award-winning Long Wharf Theatre has embarked on a bold journey by
embracing an itinerant production model, placing our work throughout the city in
various locations. Guided by the core pillars of artistic innovation, radical inclusion, and
kaleidoscopic partnerships, the model allows the organization to build on its history of
innovation while creating new pathways for theatre-making and audience experiences.
No longer tied to a single location, the company is uniquely positioned to support artists
in new ways while activating Long Wharf Theatre’s desire to lead from a place of
possibility, imagination, and creative excellence.

We are committed to building a boundary-breaking theatre with, for, and by all who call
New Haven and the surrounding areas their home. We are looking for a line producer
who is hungry to work outside the status quo as Long Wharf Theatre aspires to
reimagine the experiment that is the American regional theatre.

The Invitation
The Associate Producer will work closely with the Director of Production to bring all
programming to fruition, particularly our fully scaled productions in the season. The
Associate Producer will also line produce other ancillary programming scheduled
throughout the season (readings, workshops, and special events). They will work closely
with the Artistic Director and all departments to bring projects to fruition from ideation
to execution while serving as a central hub of communication for the organization and
the visiting artists on each project. The Associate Producer will create the pathways for
all shows to be produced that center our values of curiosity, rigor, and community care.
It is our hope that every artist who collaborates with Long Wharf Theatre is celebrated
for their unique ways of working; we tailor the process to the needs of the artists and do
our best to be nimbly responsive to the needs of each project. The Associate Producer’s
process will be rigorous, timely, collaborative, guided by an insatiable appetite for
curiosity. They will be committed to delivering world-class excellence in everything LWT
produces.

Key Responsibilities
Line Producing (50%)

- Serve as the line producer on all shows produced under the LWT banner.
- Set the creative direction for each project in partnership with the Artistic Director,
including putting the creative teams together.
- Get projects from page to stage by leading the pre-production, onboarding and
facilitating artistic conversations with creative teams, marshalling financial resources,
and solving problems.
- Work closely with directors to support their vision and ensure there’s alignment
between the AD and the goals of the production.
- Attend rehearsals, tech, and previews to ensure the shows are progressing forward in
alignment with the director, AD, and goals of the production. Serve as a central hub of
communication.
- Support the Director of Production in drafting and creating show budgets.
- Support the casting process with Artistic Director – contracting the casting director,
attending auditions, and support assembling the cast for each show

General Management (30%)

- Support the GM and production office by facilitating the contracting process,
specifically ensuring that all artists are contracted, rights and agreements are secured,
and all show budgets reflect the scope and needs of each project.
- Support the GM by checking availability of artists and on occasion, drafting contracts
and agreements.
- Oversee the department budget with support from the Director of Production &
Director of Artistic Planning

Company Management (20%) 

- Oversee the company management team by assessing artist needs and communicating
those needs to the Company Manager.
- Ensure the organization is setting the conditions so that artists can do their best work
while in residence at Long Wharf Theatre.

Skills Needed

- 3 to 5 years of theatre producing experience.
- An insatiable appetite to defy the status quo and work inside different models.
- Ability to hold multiple projects at the same time and deliver superior results on each.
- Ability to work with many different types of artists.
- Ability to work with a small team and appreciates being nimbly responsive to needs as
they arise.
- A demonstrated commitment to inclusive and anti-racist practices.

Compensation

Salary range: $60,000–$67,000 plus benefits (medical, dental, vacation, paid time off).

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement
Long Wharf Theatre is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those historically underrepresented in the arts.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Long Wharf Theatre is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging where all team members can thrive.

Application Instructions

Please send the following materials:
- A written resume
- A written, video, or audio cover letter (whatever works best for
you!)

Please send application materials to the Hiring Committee
at jobs@longwharf.org and use code AP-0726 in the subject line.
References will be requested following the second and final interview.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
 

Director of Development 

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Leadership (30%)

- Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy aligned with Long Wharf
Theatre’s financial goals and mission
- Partner with the Managing Director, Artistic Director, and Board leadership to establish
fundraising priorities and strategies
- Identify opportunities to strengthen philanthropic support and expand the organization’s
base of donors and supporters
- Contribute to long-range fundraising planning that supports the organization’s continued
growth

Individual Giving & Major Gifts (30%)

- Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects
- Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for individual donors
- Partner with senior leadership and Board members on major gift solicitations
- Oversee annual fundraising appeals and donor communications

Institutional Support (20%) 

- Oversee strategy for foundation, corporate, and government funding
- Ensure timely preparation of compelling grant proposals and reports
- Identify and cultivate new institutional funding opportunities

Board Engagement (10%) 

- Partner with the Board of Trustees to strengthen fundraising engagement and
accountability
- Support Board members in cultivating and stewarding donor relationships
- Prepare development reports and updates for Board and committee meetings

Development Operations & Events (10%) 

- Oversee development systems, reporting, and donor data management
- Track fundraising progress and key performance metrics
- Lead strategy for donor engagement events and fundraising initiatives

Leadership & Culture

Long Wharf Theatre values a collaborative, mission-driven workplace culture rooted in trust,
accountability, and shared success. Senior leaders are expected to contribute actively to a work
environment where ideas are welcomed, colleagues support one another’s work, and
challenges are approached with creativity and solution-oriented thinking.

The Director of Development will play an important role in sustaining and strengthening this
culture by:

- Demonstrating initiative and ownership in advancing fundraising strategies and
opportunities
- Working collaboratively across departments to align development efforts with artistic and
organizational priorities
- Communicating openly and constructively with colleagues, leadership, and trustees
- Proactively identifying opportunities and bringing forward ideas, strategies, and solutions
that help the organization move forward
- Supporting a culture of respect, professionalism, and shared responsibility for Long
Wharf Theatre’s success

This role requires someone who is energized by working in partnership with colleagues and
leadership to strengthen the organization and advance its mission.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, including major gift fundraising
- Demonstrated success cultivating and securing significant philanthropic support
- Experience working closely with Boards and senior leadership on fundraising strategy
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple
priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to leadership and collaboration
- Passion for the performing arts and mission-driven work

Preferred:
- Experience in the arts or cultural sector
- Familiarity with Spektrix and Blackbaud donor management systems and fundraising
CRM platforms

What Success Looks Like in the First 6 Months

In their first year, the Director of Development will:
- Gain a strong understanding of Long Wharf Theatre’s fundraising landscape and
development operations, identifying opportunities to strengthen strategy and systems
- Advance a clear pipeline of major donor prospects and deepen relationships with
existing supporters
- Partner with the Managing Director and Artistic Director to align fundraising strategy with
Long Wharf Theatre’s artistic vision and organizational priorities
- Establish consistent systems for tracking fundraising activity, donor engagement, and
progress toward contributed revenue goals
- Help cultivate a culture of philanthropy across the organization by engaging staff,
leadership, and trustees in supporting Long Wharf Theatre’s fundraising efforts
- Identify and advance new opportunities for philanthropic investment that support Long
Wharf Theatre’s evolving model and long-term sustainability

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health
insurance, paid time off, holidays, and additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

Long Wharf Theatre is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive,
and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds,
particularly those historically underrepresented in the arts.

Long Wharf Theatre does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any
other protected status under applicable law.

Long Wharf Theatre is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging
where all team members can thrive.

If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still
encourage you to apply. Research shows that individuals from historically underrepresented
communities often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. Long Wharf Theatre
values a broad range of experiences, perspectives, and professional paths, and we welcome
candidates who believe they can contribute meaningfully to our mission.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a written cover letter OR video/audio
cover letter no longer than four (4) minutes describing their interest in the position and how
their experience aligns with Long Wharf Theatre’s mission, values, and fundraising goals.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Materials should be submitted to the Hiring Committee at: jobs@longwharf.org. Please use DD-0826 in the subject line.

References may be requested following the second and final interview.
 

None at this time

None at this time