Company Manager

Scope of Work:

All items are executed with the oversight and direction of the General Manager.

Company Manager:

• Serve as liaison between the theater and the cast members and designers of each production. Actively check in both digitally and in-person with artists throughout their stay (both local and non-local)
• Responsible for a season housing & travel plan and budget for artists
• Prepping housing with necessary items prior to artist arrival and communicating any needs in advance of artist arrival
• Booking airfare and managing ground transportation for all artists and staff members for relevant projects - work with travel agent and budget
• Preparing, updating, and communicating area information for artists with relevant local information including restaurants, doctors, gym info etc. in advance of arrival and throughout contracts
• Assisting marketing and PR as artist liaison to media calls and needs upholding all union rules and requirements
• Managing all parking passes and reimbursements allocated for artists and staff and looking for ways to improve and streamline
• Handling artist reimbursements including actor, designers, and directors
• Responsible for managing weekly union AEA reports, overtime for payroll and other AEA reporting needs
• Responsible for reporting actor/stage manager payroll and AEA withholdings to finance team
• Arrange hospitality for first rehearsal, meet & greets, tech, opening night and select staff events
• Arrange meals for cast and crew members when meal breaks are infringed and other needs that arise during the tech process
• Actively look for ways to improve artist communications, housing, travel, gym partnerships, etc.
• Rehearsal space set up, maintenance communication & acquisition of new spaces based on need
• Oversee the paperwork and permit process as well as setup for opening nights working with management on any needed changes
• Oversee safety and health management needs for company inclusive of any COVID regulations and injury reports and workers compensation claim initiation
• Handle communications with Actors Equity Associations in regards to weekly health/pension/dues reporting, archival contracting and other specifics provided by GM
• Manage audition announcements and day of coordination including artist check-in
• Attend staff meetings as well as other meetings invited to such as production meetings as needs are defined by the production manager.
• Manage expenses and turn in expense reports in a timely manner
• Assist in other areas of theater management as requested

Salary Range: $45,000

Benefits: Health Insurance Plan access after 90 days of employment and a Miami Beach parking pass

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in written and conversational English and Spanish is required.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Theater or Hospitality.
• A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in theater or hospitality industry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is a plus.
• Strong leadership that inspires a high level of work ethic, positive attitude, and collaboration is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Superior experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Strong presentation skills in a public setting; excellent oral and written communication skills is a plus.
• Ability and passion to work inclusively with all ages and diverse populations.
• Experience in conflict resolution and creating a collaborative work environment.
• Able to manage multiple deadline-oriented assignments and projects at any given time. 
• Works effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Self-direction and high motivation is a plus.
• Must have reliable transportation; a valid driver’s license is required.
• Most nights and weekend work is required.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds is required.

Availability:

• Full time in office
• Approx 40 hours per week average. 
• In addition to required office hours, this is an on-call position and must be available for the needs of out-of-town artists on weeknights and weekends. 

TO APPLY please email resume to General Manager, Stefanie Anarumo, GM@miaminewdrama.org with "Company Manager" in the subject line.