Electric Production Admin Associate

Metopera; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Opera is seeking an Administrative Associate – Electric to support the Electric Department payroll and administrative needs under the Production Finance Manager and Head Electrician. This on-site role requires precise data entry, payroll knowledge, and strong organizational skills.

You will handle timesheets, processing purchases, vendor coordination, and HR paperwork, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting in a high-pressure theatre environment.

Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to numerical detail.
• Experience in data entry or bookkeeping. Some accounts payable experience preferred.
• Experience managing timesheets and entering payroll data preferred.
• Ability to acquire new computer skills and master new data systems quickly. Experience with Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro preferred.
• Some understanding/familiarity with technical theatre preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review timesheets for electric crew and shop employees and enter payroll data into the payroll system.
• Develop knowledge of IATSE Local 1 agreements and work rules affecting pay.
• Maintain payroll codes and activity mapping and support weekly crew schedules.
• Provide payroll data research and respond to payroll questions from staff.
• Process department purchase orders, track expenses, and manage vendor relations.
• Coordinate deliveries, loading dock logistics, and distribute materials.
• Perform general administrative duties including phones, attendance, and HR paperwork.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematical skills

Payroll data entry

Timesheet management

Education

BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe Pro

Job description

The Metropolitan Opera is seeking an Administrative Associate – Electric to support the Electric Department payroll and administrative needs under the Production Finance Manager and Head Electrician. This on-site role requires precise data entry, payroll knowledge, and strong organizational skills.

You will handle timesheets, processing purchases, vendor coordination, and HR paperwork, ensuring accurate records and timely reporting in a high-pressure theatre environment.