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Company Management Assistant
Princeton, NJ
McCarter Theatre Center
Part Time
Posted October 24, 2023
In collaboration with the Company Manager, our Company Management Assistants provide vital support to visiting artists, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional experiences for our visiting artists. Duties include assisting with travel and errands, maintaining artist housing, supporting various events across the organization, and more.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in coordinating and executing local ground travel for artists and grocery runs for Theatre Series company.• Prep and maintain McCarter housing for visiting artists, including purchasing supplies and coordinating cleaning services.
• Coordinate ticket requests for Theatre Series design and creative team in collaboration with Patron Services.
• Run errands as required for the Theatre Series company and Presented Event artists.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of welcome and onboarding materials for theatre visiting artists and stage managers.
• Provide day-of support for hospitality needs for Presented Events.
• Collaborate on and support staff-wide wellness events, social gatherings, celebrations, and all-staff projects.
• Adhere to safe working practices while embodying McCarter safety and code of conduct policies
• Participate in the work to make McCarter an anti-racist theater. Actively seek ways to improve our work practices to make the Production department, and Company Management team more equitable and inclusive, while upholding and exhibiting our stated values of “justice and joy, beauty and belonging.”
Requirements
Qualifications• The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, communicative, maintain a positive outlook, and have a great sense of humor.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects; maintain confidential information with discretion; and exercise good judgement in heightened situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency using standard software and web-based applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Tessitura and/or ArtsVision is a plus.
• A critical consciousness and interest in the values and practices that can help build and sustain an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace
• Ability to collaborate with diverse needs, personalities, and work styles with optimism and a solution-discovery mindset
• Individuals are strongly encouraged but not currently required to be up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Final candidates must successfully complete a background screening with a motor vehicle record check
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working as a stage or events manager a plus, but not necessary
• Working knowledge of the AEA, SDC, USA, and LORT a plus, but not necessary
Work Environment
• Valid US driver’s license; must be comfortable driving a passenger van in various weather conditions including heavy rain and snow.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Led by our core values, McCarter fosters and expects a culture of care and respect for the wellbeing of our staff.
• In-person work will primarily be completed in a shared office space at 91 University Pl, Princeton, NJ with HVAC cooling/heating, as well as various rented apartments units for artist housing
• This position is required to be on-site and in attendance for various performances and events. These will be communicated and scheduled in advance.
LOCATION & SCHEDULE: This is an in-person position reporting to our administrative offices and theaters located at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ. Schedule will include nights, weekends, and some holidays, as scheduled in advance. Weekly schedule can average around 20 to 40 hours, dependent on production needs and availability.
START DATE: This position will be filled as early as possible, with work available through at least January 12th, 2024 (varied schedule, mainly weeknights and weekends)
We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not currently meet all qualifications. We know there are great candidates who may not have all of the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that is you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. McCarter is committed to on-the-job training and mentorship.
If you are interested in supporting McCarter’s vision, we would love to hear from you.
How To Apply
$22.00/hr
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Access to complimentary and discounted tickets, institutional professional development and shadowing opportunities, exclusive look into behind-the-scenes production work, and other perks.
Please email jobs@mccarter.org with your name and “Company Management Assistant” in the subject line. Please let us know your skills and any applicable work experience. You do not need to submit a formal resume, although they are welcome. Please also mention where you heard about the position. We look forward to learning more about you!
McCarter Theatre Center is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in the application and hiring process for individuals with disabilities if needed and requested. To request disability accommodation, please contact (609) 258-6500 and connect with Human Resources.
Email: jobs@mccarter.org
