Company Manager.

Description

Handles overall performance advancing with respect to accommodations, travel logistics, hospitality and itineraries.
Point person for communications with Artists, Artist Managers or Agents to advance each performance by obtaining details regarding each show and disseminating such details to appropriate colleagues.
Advance work includes all things artist-related including but not limited to their special needs, merchandise sales and preferences related to late seating, complimentary tickets and backstage visitors.
Works with the Business Office, Programming and Producing departments on artist payments/reimbursements.
On site to facilitate all non-technical elements for each performance which includes being the artist’s representative from the Hop.
Secures and accompanies (if needed) the artist to and from their temporary housing for all events in support of activities such as master classes, engagement activities, rehearsals and performances.
Oversees dressing rooms and ancillary spaces used by artists to make sure they are in proper clean and working condition in advance of visitor’s arrival.
Aids with building operations as they relate to artist needs, such as dressing rooms, door access, facility lock up etc.
Responds to requests for information regarding all internal and external individuals regarding each Hopkins Center performance.
Collaborates with Production for all events in terms of identifying time and space needs, resources and load-ins for both rehearsals and performances.
Aids the production department with getting artists to the stage and prepared for their performance.
Oversee guest services and resolve issues by sending them to the right departments.
Works closely with the programming and producing staff to contribute guidance in the area of Artist Services with respect to artist agreements.
Manages and mentors student support staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience in arts management or administration.
• Understanding of the various elements of the theatre process – production, technical and performance.
• Demonstrated success planning events.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated creativity, problem solving skills, taking initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and customer service skills.
• Must be well organized and detailed oriented.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and other online documents, such as Google Docs.
• Ability to interact and successfully collaborate with a broad spectrum of contributing groups and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Jan Sillery
• Department Contact Phone Number: 6-1417

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is an essential function of this job.

Additional Instructions

• Quick Link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86606