Company Manager
COMPANY MANAGER (Part-Time)
ABOUT PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
A nonprofit professional company with an annual budget of approximately $2.1 million, Porchlight is Chicago’s award-winning home for music theatre, celebrating the past, present and future of this unique American art form for 30 years. In residence at the historic, intimate Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Porchlight Music Theatre delights more than 30,000 patrons each year with a Mainstage season of inventively reimagined classics, recent Broadway hits and new musical finds; the Porchlight in Concert symphonic staged reading series; and the free Broadway in your Backyard neighborhood-park summer concert series, in addition to educational programs for students of all ages through classes and camps, Chicago Public Schools and community partnerships.
SEE OUR 2022/2023 ANNUAL REPORT
ABOUT THE POSITION
Porchlight seeks a motivated individual to assure the success of all Porchlight Music Theatre productions and events by serving as the main point of contact for the companies of all productions/events including Mainstage, Broadway in your Backyard, Chicago Sings, ICONS Gala and other performance-related events.
Reporting to the Director of Production, the part-time Company Manager will be the first point of contact for all company members for everyday professional needs determining when it is appropriate to engage human resources and senior leadership. Duties include but are not limited to: maintaining information/resources for each production, executing and ensuring the timely return of all agreements/contracts and other paperwork, distributing rehearsal/performance materials in an efficient and trackable manner; making additional copies of and/or source materials as needed; collecting materials and returning per deadlines, be well versed in the details of all PMT contracts and pertinent union rulebooks, supporting guest artists including arranging travel and housing/accommodations when needed, maintaining regular check-ins with the company throughout the production, serving as Disciplinary Contact for company members, addressing issues in a timely and documented manner.
A detailed job description is viewable at our website: https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years of experience, or equivalent exposure, in company management at a resident theatre or for a commercial producer
- Proven leadership experience; diplomacy and calmness under stress, and excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
- High emotional intelligence
- Detailed-oriented and ability to multitask
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required
- Knowledge of AEA and SDC contracts
- Ability to draft and interpret personnel contracts
- Knowledge of excel, Google Drive, and other Windows applications
- A commitment to creating an equitable, safe, inclusive and empowering environment for all people.
COMPENSATION
- $23 per hour
- Average of 20 hours per week
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible hybrid work setting
CLOSING & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send a cover letter and resume via email to employment-intern@porchlightmusictheatre.org. No phone calls, please. Resumes will be accepted through December 6, 2024, after which the application process is closed. Initial virtual screening interviews will be held the week of December 9th, with additional interviews for final candidates the week of December 16th.
Porchlight Music Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.
