Opportunities

Description

Position: Company Manger

Reports to: Director of Artistic Administration

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-time

Supervisory Requirements: No

SUMMARY

The Company Manager (CM) reports to the Director of Artistic Administration (DAA) and coordinates the administrative and logistical needs for both the Artistic and Production departments in conjunction with the Marketing, Development, and Finance staff to support the day-to-day artistic and production operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following duties, in addition to other duties as assigned.

Prepare and manage the visa process for international artists and coordinate social security visits for artists as needed.
Manage dancers and supernumeraries: develop and expand the community database, draft and process offer letters and contracts, coordinate rehearsal schedules, captains, wranglers, and communications.
Coordinate the execution of all contractual obligations to company members.
Manage artistic and production department travel, housing, and transportation and prepare itineraries and welcome packets for company members: performers, creatives, and guests.
Primary point of contact for artist needs, assisting artists and other company members with work, housing, and travel related needs.
Coordinate all headshots, bios, costume measurements, etc. for artistic and production departments.
Lead cross departmental Project Management between Artistic, Production, and other departments.
Create, distribute, and manage the company calendar and schedules, coordinating with the rehearsal schedule, including the production calendar, room bookings, fitting schedules, filming schedules, and daily master schedules.
Assist in reviewing artist information in Encore book and on the TAO website.
Manage and distribute information on behalf of the artistic and production departments such as cast sheets, calendars, parking passes/backstage list, etc.
Prepare check requests for reconciliation of expenditures and process credit card expenses.
Process comp ticket and dress rehearsal ticket requests.
Assist with the setup for orchestra and chorus rehearsals.
Assist with supervision/coordination of dancers, supers, and children as needed.
Assist as needed with mainstage and other auditions.
Collaborate with other departments on interdepartmental needs.
Attending Artistic and Production department meetings, performances, and special events.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle conflict as well as sensitive and confidential information comfortably while maintaining professionalism.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.
Knowledge of or strong interest in opera preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in arts management, or equivalent professional experience. Candidates with previous stage / company management experience will be prioritized.
Position requires evening and weekend obligations during the opera season.
Ability to sit at a desk for up to and over eight hours per day.
Ability to communicate using a phone and headset.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.