Company Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
The Company Manager leads efforts towards and collaborates with other staff members on the Company’s efforts to maintain a healthy ad supportive workplace for its employees. The Company Manager will coordinate employee contracts and weekly benefits reporting and distribution; travel; housing; local transportation; and other workplace needs. The Company Manager will be instrumental in developing and disseminating communications regarding the Company’s activities; supporting others in the workplace and in their company housing; coordinating schedules; and supporting programs and events on site. the company Manager will provide support to Shakespeare & Company Performances, Education Programs, and Center for Actor Training Projects on a local, national, and international scale as needed.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as the point-of-contact for all seasonal artists and staff (Performance, Education and Training programs) regarding Letters of Agreement, travel to / from Lenox, residence at S&Co, local transportation, benefits reporting, and required / desired communications with staff;
• Maintain company housing at a comfortable and livable state through coordination of and sometimes assistance with housekeeping and maintenance efforts, ensuring all necessary furnishings and housewares are provided, creating and updating company housing assignments in order to provide maximum satisfaction in living situation and accommodate special needs;
• Coordinate travel for arriving artists and staff including local transport / access to company vehicles as available and necessary, maintaining records of travel reimbursements and vehicle-use documents, assigning and tracking vehicle use, coordinating with Facilities on vehicle repair and maintenance;
• Assist others with policy compliance efforts including communication and enforcement of policies, assisting with pre-employment and on-going employment requirements, and maintaining onsite wayfinding signage as necessary;
• Coordinate housing rentals on and off-site;
• Coordinate appointments, follow-ups and paperwork for any worker’s compensation related injuries;
• Maintain hospitality budgets, produce company and staff events including some food preparation and service, and provide significant assistance on fund-raising events;
• Participate in the identification of and administration of I.D.E.A. and other staff development training sessions for all employees;
• Scheduling and supervising any Arts Administration Interns.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS
The successful candidate will have:
● Strong communication and people management skills with experience in creating and managing a culturally diverse team environment;
● Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team;
● A positive attitude and energy, with an inspiring, forward thinking, empathetic, and collaborative leadership style, exhibiting an openness to many perspectives;
● A commitment to values of anti-racism and anti-oppression and personal and/or professional experiences advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility;
● Experience in organizing, working, and communicating effectively with groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences;
● Interest and respect for the foundational principles and methods in Shakespeare & Company’s commitment to the actor/audience relationship;
● Experience in a fast-paced, high-transaction performing or other arts environment;
● Excitement for working with beginning and experienced theater professionals;
● Willingness to bring a sense of humor and flexible mindset to ever-changing situations; to listen, play and show up authentically, patiently and respectfully when working with young people; to stay curious about their own teaching; to respond respectfully to feedback when given; and to ask for help when needed;
● Availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary;
● Budget management experience preferred;
● Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
● Willingness to work indoors and outside;
● Strong computer skills; Microsoft office proficiency preferred;
● Food safety, allergen awareness, and/or COVID safety training preferred;
● Completion of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen and most recent vaccine dose one is eligible for.

ABOUT SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY
Founded in 1978, Shakespeare & Company is a thriving center of creative and collaborative excellence in Actor Training, Performance, and Education, rooted in Shakespeare’s work and the Elizabethan ideals of inquiry, balance and harmony. Committed to nurturing the creative impulse, exploring the universal themes of human experience, engaging with the widest possible audience, and influencing future generations, Shakespeare & Company is also committed to an evolving approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry and to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected , supported, and inspired to bring their authentic voice and creative perspective to their work. We strive to represent individuals from all walks of life in our workforce and seek to engage those who will embrace our vigorous commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility as well as anti-racism initiatives, with the goal of engaging ourselves in endeavors that enrich and promote a more just society.