What are the responsibilities and job description for the Company Manager position at Chautauqua Institution?
The Job Description
Job Title: Company Manager - Summer Season
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Company Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our summer season.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all travel and housing for approximately 100 staff over CTC's 2023 Summer Season.
- Directly oversee two assistant company managers who support the company management team.
- Serve as the main point of contact for CTC guest artists and staff for all hospitality-related issues.
- Respond to any/all company member emergencies.
- Provide clear communication to all guest artists and staff, establishing proper understanding of the various CTC and Chautauqua Institution resources available to them.
- Maintain the company management budget and track all hospitality expenditures.
- Cultivate and promote an inclusive and harmonious working environment.
- Promote current best practices of the theater industry.
- Collaborate with the PAD & GM to create, maintain, and update the company contact sheet, relevant CTC policies, and season calendars that will be shared with the full company.
- Attend mandatory, full company Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility trainings.
- Directly supervise and delegate tasks to the Assistant Company Manager as needed.
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $1,175/week and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $1,250/week, for up to 13 weeks (starting in June). Part-time pre-season work will be remote and begins in early January. Compensation for the pre-season work will be an equivalent of $29.38/Hour. CTC provides a travel stipend.
About Living on the Grounds
This position offers employer-provided housing and parking. Housing includes a private bedroom and shared living space. Residency starts in early June and ends mid-to-late August.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities.
Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization. The Institution's office in Washington, DC is located strategically for an ongoing role in the cultural conversations of the nation.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater. In addition to a traditional gate pass, employees and their families will receive full access to our current and historical programs online at CHQ Assembly.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.
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