Assistant Company Manager

Assistant Company Manager
Reports to: Company Manager
Compensation: $17.12 –$21.15 per hour
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THE ORGANIZATION
The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota, and from its place, rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st century arts organization.

Every year more than 500 people, both on stage and off, help ensure our success in creating and supporting the highest level of theater. As an organization, we are committed to our values of Artistic Excellence, Community, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Fiscal Responsibility.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Guthrie Theater would like to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Dakota People and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations, including the Ojibwe and other Indigenous nations.
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THE POSITION
The Company Management department of the Guthrie supports the actor experience, including but not limited to travel arrangements, housing, health, opening/closing night parties, meet and greets, and general support to Guthrie actors. The Assistant Company Manager supports Company Management with responsibilities in the areas of Artist travel and management of support staff ensuring a productive and enjoyable Guthrie experience for all Artists. All employees are expected to center, model and champion the Guthrie’s core values of Artistic Excellence, Community, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Fiscal Responsibility.
This position is part-time and non-exempt. Compensation for this position is $17.12 – $21.15 per hour. This position's hours are reflective of the dynamic schedule of the theater. Anticipated hours are 20-25 hours per week, including nights and weekends and on-call availability.

The Guthrie is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender, and non-binary candidates. This position will remain open until filled and until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Artist Wellbeing and Hospitality

• Provide services to maintain artists’ wellbeing to create a successful workplace environment.

• Work as a team with the Company Manager to answer or redirect questions and assist artists as needed.

• Maintain relationship with physicians who provide for the company’s medical needs.

• Create and maintain an information/welcome packet to be given to visiting artists upon arrival.

• Facilitate security badges for artists.

• Maintain Actor database in Tessitura.

• Arrange for pick up and drop off of visiting artists’ shipped items

• Welcome and orient all understudies.

• Develop email groups and final contact documents for each production.

• Set up welcome bags and welcome paperwork/information for the cast on the day of first rehearsal.

• Will do grocery shopping runs in conjunction with the Company Manager.

• Coordinate opening night and closing night parties, including set-up and take-down of furniture and supervision of catering personnel.

2. Travel and Housing

• Assist with travel arrangements for Actors and Directors to balance convenience for Actors and Directors with financial management for the Theater.

• Will provide airport runs for visiting artists.

• Maintain the travel spreadsheet.

• Assist with housing.

• Assist with housing maintenance and management.

• Maintain good working relationships with local vendors.

• Maintain cleaning schedule for apartments with our provider.

• Track housing expenses and supplies.

3. Administration

• Attend Weekly Show meetings as needed.

• May assist with contracts, leases, and other agreements as needed in conjunction with the Company Manager.

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ESSENTIAL* KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS*

• Theater experience is a plus. Preference provided to candidates with prior company management or stage management experience.
• Commitment to working with diverse groups in terms of gender expression, race, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class, and immigrant status.
• Knowledge of and basic experience working with contracts, leases, and other agreements.
• Knowledge of and understanding of services available in the community and how to access them.
• Demonstrated skills communicating effectively and persuasively in oral and written communication both on an interpersonal and group level.
• Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license with clean safety record. Ability to drive a Guthrie vehicle and transport visiting artists.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds regularly throughout a shift.
• Experience exercising professional discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience and commitment to working with individuals and teams that are mixed across lines of difference such as race, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class, and immigrant status.

THE LOCATION
The Guthrie Theater is located in the historic Mill District along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As the largest city in the state, Minneapolis offers a large variety of parks, lakes, great food, festivals, malls and more.

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WHY SHOULD I APPLY?*
Be a part of a leading non-profit organization that is committed to serving not only the local Twin Cities community but the industry as a whole. In addition to a competitive pay rate, the Guthrie offers top-notch employee perks.
Sick Time
One hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked (in concurrence with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance)

Transportation
Subsidized passes for Metro Transit buses and trains
Discounted pre-tax monthly ramp parking
Discounted bike locker rental
Discounted Nice Ride annual membership

Complimentary Tickets
To Guthrie productions

Discounted Tickets
To all shows produced by the Guthrie
To some performances hosted by the Guthrie

Classes and Camps
Discounts to Guthrie classes and camps

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Other Employee Perks*
Wellness Program
Guthrie Store discount
Admission to opening night parties
Affinity Groups

A NOTE FROM HUMAN RESOURCES
For the safety of our guests and staff, the Guthrie Theater requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Documentation of vaccination status must be provided if an offer of employment is made.

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.12 - $21.15 per hour