Company Manager (Theater of the Mind)

JOB TITLE: Company Manager (Theater of the Mind)

REPORTS TO: General Manager

FLSA STATUS: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

COMPENSATION RATE: $70,000 - $75,000 annually

LOCATION: Reid Murdoch Building – 333 N LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60601

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Company Manager is vital to supporting the full company of actors, crew, and creative personnel. This position is responsible for managing a wide range of administrative and logistical needs—including travel, housing, payroll compilation, and day-to-day artist support—while ensuring compliance with Goodman Theatre policies and union agreements.

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum direct experience working with League of Resident Theatres (LORT) collective bargaining agreements and a strong background in general management operations within a major regional or commercial theatre. They should be a proactive problem-solver with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a collaborative spirit that fosters a supportive environment for artists and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate transportation, housing, hospitality, and daily needs for visiting and local artists.
• Provide ongoing support for out-of-town artists, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Collaborate with all production and operating departments to align artist activities and rehearsal/performance schedules.
• Administer and ensure compliance with union labor agreements, including AEA, SDC, USA, and particularly LORT agreements.
• Negotiate with housing providers and vendors; manage related budgets.
• Handle all approved requests for complimentary tickets and house seat orders.
• Assist with planning and execution of opening night events and celebrations.
• Support general management operations
• Reconcile all petty cash accounts and turn in reports to accounting for g/l entry
• Calculate and turn in total payroll hours/overtime/additional benefits to finance department for processing
• Distribute payroll to staff and make any corrections necessary for the following week’s payroll
• Handle all cast/crew ticket orders
• Aid in on site administration of any large group bookings
• Field all customer complaints and work with GM to determine appropriate resolutions
• Aid FOH staff in processes for patron organization
• Aid stage management as needed with company scheduling
• Arrive at theater 45 minutes prior to first performance, handle any minor cast problems or complaints
• Collect and process all necessary paperwork necessary for staff to be onboarded into payroll system
• Aid press agent in maintaining playbill
• Handle any royalty reports for designer AWC and Director fixed recognition payment
• Other duties as assigned that normally fall under the auspices of company management but are not listed above.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the theatre or entertainment industry in a commercial or LORT theatre.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in venue management
• Immersive experience helpful
• Demonstrated experience with collective bargaining agreements and union compliance.
• Strong understanding of general management practices in a producing theatre.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with discretion and diplomacy.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); familiarity with budgeting and basic accounting principles.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, artist-centered environment.
• Model Behavior and values consistent with The Goodman’s Community Agreements and furthering The Goodman’s IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Access) goals.

BACKGROUND:

Chicago’s theater since 1925, The Goodman is a not-for-profit arts and community organization in the heart of the Loop, distinguished by the excellence and scope of its artistic programming and community engagement. The theater’s artistic priorities include new play development (more than 150 world or American premieres), large scale musical theater works and reimagined classics.

We at The Goodman believe that a diversity of people, ideas and cultures in our organization enriches both the art on stage and our civic engagement. In our workplace, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, and make space in which everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. The Goodman values equity, diversity and inclusion and is committed to approaching our work through the practice of anti-racism. Learn more at GoodmanTheatre.org/Accountability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Goodman Theatre offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, paid vacation, sick leave, 401K & Parental Leave.

The Goodman is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. By dedicating itself to three guiding principles—quality, diversity and community— The Goodman seeks to be the premier cultural organization in Chicago, providing productions and programs that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city.

The Goodman is an inclusive and accessible employer. Successful candidates will have experience working with diverse groups of people and will demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing equity and inclusion at The Goodman.

The Goodman uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by following the link to our application. No phone calls please.