Monday, June 17, 2024
Company Manager
Company: New York Live Arts
Location: New York , NY
Compensation: Salary: $50,000 - $54,000
Position Title: Company Manager
Department: Programming
Reports to: Producer (Live Arts Season); Producing Director (Live Arts Touring including
BTJ/AZ Company)
Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $50,000 - $54,000
Interview Period: July 29 - August 2, 2024
Start Date: September 9, 2024
Reporting Relationships:
Producer for Live Arts Season and the Producing Director for Live Arts Touring including
BTJ/AZ Company. The Company Manager also works closely with Live Arts Associate
Artistic Director and the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company.
Position Summary:
The Company Manager at New York Live Arts is an integral part of the Programming Team.
This multifaceted position encompasses overseeing all logistics and artists services for Live
Arts programming including touring logistics for the resident company, Bill T. Jones/Arnie
Zane Company and other Live Arts related touring activities.
Responsibilities:
? Advance, oversee and manage all travel logistics, hotel accommodations, local
transportation, per diem distribution, hospitality, catering, physical therapy, and
petty cash reimbursements for all of Live Arts programming.
? Coordinate visas for BTJ/AZ and international artists, in collaboration with visa
contractors.
? Generate and distribute itineraries and handbooks.
? Manage receptions and audience engagement events.
? Be on-site for all season engagements, attend dress rehearsals and performances.
? Assist season artists with studio bookings and worklight rehearsal bookings.
? Tour with the BTJ/AZ Co. and other Live Arts artists as assigned.
? Act as the primary point of contact for BTJ/AZ Co. touring party and guest artists
regarding all touring matters.
? Represent the BTJ/AZ Co. with local presenters and collect performance fees.
? Assist artistic, programming and production staff with errands as needed.
? Facilitate logistics for ancillary activities on tour (master classes, receptions, lecture
demonstrations, community rehearsals).
? Distribute and manage complimentary ticket allotments and coordinate
merchandise sales on tour.
? Assist communications team with management of social media accounts on tour.
? Prepare and distribute detailed tour itineraries for all Live Arts programming.
? Collaborate on tour summaries.
? Schedule and run monthly BTJ/AZ Co. performer meetings.
? Monitor the general morale and welfare of the BTJ/AZ Company and Live Arts
Season Artist(s) touring party and provide support as needed.
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Finance & Administrative:
? Collaborate on season announcements, press releases, and performance programs.
? Collect finance paperwork and submit check requests.
? Submit per diem and reimbursement requests.
? Reconcile monthly credit card reports and petty cash.
? Maintain season artist contact sheet and assist with scheduling intake meetings.
? Take detailed meeting notes and distribute them to attendees.
? Project and track travel, lodging, per diem, hospitality and catering costs.
? Assist with events like the Live Arts Gala and BTJ/AZ Co. auditions.
Qualifications & Work Expectations:
? Effective communication skills.
? Willingness to learn new skills and work flexible hours.
? Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
? Ability to manage relationships and prioritize tasks.
? Computer literacy with Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace.
? Physical capability to lift and move heavy items.
? Must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable driving a 15 passenger van.
? Comfortable working in a collaborative office environment.
? Company Management experience preferred, but not required.
New York Live Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). It is the mission of New York
Live Arts to advance diversity and inclusion at all levels within the Organization, regardless
of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, disability, economic status and other diverse backgrounds.
New York Live Arts is open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, remote working,
flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, and references to careers@newyorklivearts.org with the
subject line "Company Manager." Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
New York Live Arts
219 West 19th Street
New York , NY, 10011
2126916500
newyorklivearts.org
For more information:
Hannah Emerson
careers@newyorklivearts.org
2126916500