Job Description
Position Title Company Manager
Location of Position Hanover, NH
Wilson Hall
Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose The Company Manager is responsible for the planning and advancing of performing artist visits associated with the professional presenting and producing program at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. This critical position manages essential support required to maintain efficient residencies and programs and serves as an internal communications hub for artists’ needs and itineraries. Reporting to the Senior Production Manager, this position will work closely in conjunction with the Hop Associate Producer, Program Manager, Production Managers, Events Managers as well as Engagement staff.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - 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.
- Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels with diplomacy and tactfulness.
- 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.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Jan Sillery
Department Contact Phone Number 6-1417
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Jan Sillery, Director of Finance and Administrative Operations
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
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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.
Provides artist with tour or familiarity of the facilities and provides access to wireless and other requirements as needed.
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.
Assists 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.
Coordinates with Production for all events in terms of identifying time and space needs, resources and load-ins for both rehearsals and performances.
Assists 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.
Percentage Of Time 85%
Percentage Of Time 15%
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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