Temporary Company Manager - Olney Theatre Center

Olney Theatre Center is seeking a temporary Company Manager to join the

Administration team from June to August 2024. Olney Theatre Center for the Arts

produces and curates theatrical performances for the diverse audiences in our

community and educates, learns from, supports, and inspires a more inclusive

generation of theater-makers. Olney Theatre Center produces nine shows as part of

their Main Stage season and additional Curated Events. The Company Manager will

report directly to the General Manager and work closely with the Associate General

Manager and the Production Department. The successful candidate will join a growing

regional theatre that emphasizes artistic rigor, prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusion,

and places collaboration at the center of our work.

As part of a welcoming and creative organization, the Temporary Company

Manager will:

● Serve as Olney Theatre Center’s main point of contact for artists throughout the

production process

● Coordinate travel for artists and staff for season productions, workshops, and special

events

● Facilitate resident room turnovers and housing assignments at two theater-owned

locations

● Oversee company car fleet including, but not limited to, maintaining registration and

cleanliness, facilitating repairs, and booking rental cars as needed

● Participate in regular Facilities and Safety Committee meetings

● Provide hospitality during tech week and for internal events

● Support payroll on submission, processing, and distribution of paychecks, per diems,

reimbursements, workers’ compensation claims, and other artist-related expenses to

finance staff

● Oversee yearly and show-specific budgets, including tracking and reconciliation

● Supervise Company Management Apprentice.

● Handle conflict and maintain professionalism.

● Invest in OTC’s Mission, Vision, and Values and its Statement on Social Justice and

Becoming Anti-Racist.

● Support the Administration department as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements:

· Education: Bachelor’s Degree in theatre, the performing arts, or allied field; OR

an appropriate level of relevant experience in the field.

. Experience: 2 to 3 years in arts-related management. Direct experience

working in company management, production management, and/or stage management

is preferred.

· Physical Requirements: This position requires periodic light lifting and

climbing stairs.

· Time Requirements: Full-time position, with occasional evening and weekend

work requirements.

. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. Tech savvy is a plus.

Email jobs@olneytheatre.org with a resume and cover letter to apply. No phone

calls.
Salary: $1,730.77 biweekly