
The Organization: New 42 catalyzes the power of performing arts to spark new perspectives, incubate new works, and create new opportunities for us all. Through the nonprofit’s signature projects — New Victory Theater (New York City’s premier theater for kids and families) and New 42 Studios (“Broadway’s secret laboratory”) — New 42 makes extraordinary performing arts a vital part of everyone’s life, from the earliest years onward.
We believe representation matters both on the stage and behind the scenes, and seek employees who feel the same. We also know that creative people often come with non-traditional resumes and experience; if you believe you’d be a great fit here, please don’t count yourself out—we want to hear from you! Read more below on how to apply.
The Position
New 42 seeks a full-time Facilities Manager to oversee the cleaning, maintenance, and repair, and other janitorial services at the Studios Building and New Victory Theater. This role will involve hands-on management and strategic oversight of the facilities team to maintain a safe, clean, and functional work environment. The position will also manage budget tracking, including coding, PO processing, and quarter and year-end reconciliation—as well as all work agreements, building contracts, renewals, and insurance requirements.
Manage building operations (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, and fire/life-safety systems).
The Facilities Manager must be willing to work a flexible schedule, primarily evenings and weekends, and will be required to participate in on-call duties to respond to emergencies as the organization runs a 7-day operation.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Knowledge and Qualifications:
Why Should I Apply?
Be a part of this leading non-profit performing arts organization that is committed to empowering young people, artists, and educators through the performing arts. In addition to a competitive salary, New 42 offers a strong employee benefits package that includes comprehensive Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 403 (b) Retirement Plan, Employee Pension, and Paid Time Off.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New 42 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: New 42 is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
New 42 is committed to anti-oppressive practices across all departmental business processes; we aim to prioritize and advance as an anti-racist, anti-oppressive organization.
Accessibility Needs
Any applicants needing accessibility accommodations, please don't hesitate to let us know what you need.
Notes from Human Resources
Applicants must submit the following to be considered for the position:
229 West 42nd Street, Manhattan, 10036, New York

Non-Profit in Performing Arts • 51-250 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since August, 2024
New 42 catalyzes the power of performing arts to spark new perspectives, incubate new works, and create new opportunities for us all. Through the nonprofit’s signature projects — New Victory Theater (New York City’s premier theater for kids
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