Company Manager
Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Monday-Friday, with nights, Saturdays and Sundays as needed. VP
Area Academic Affairs Department 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company
Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment
External Posting Pay Rate Range 40000 to 49000 Close Date Open
Until Filled Yes Job Summary Pioneer Theatre Company ( PTC ) is
Utah's premier professional theatre company, operating under a LORT
B agreement with the Actor's Equity Association and contracting
with the industry's other creative unions. In residence at the
University of Utah since its origin in 1962, PTC produces a season
of seven plays and musicals from September through May in the
932-seat Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre.
The Pioneer Theatre Company Manager serves as the chief liaison
between PTC and its guest artists, specifically the actors,
directors, designers, and playwrights. The position oversees the
working, living, and travel experiences of these artists and, in
this capacity, is responsible for maintaining, equipping, and
scheduling Meldrum House, PTC's guest artist housing.
The Company Manager reports directly to the Artistic and Managing
Directors and is a peer administrative position working alongside
PTC'smarketing, development, patron services, and business office
functions. Responsibilities 1. In the management of Meldrum House,
the Company Manager works collegially with an on-site building
manager employed by the management company overseeing the
maintenance of Meldrum House and managing the contract for linen
and cleaning services.
2. The Company Manager books all travel for both guest artists and
staff working with the University of Utah's Travel Office.
3. The position is responsible for greeting guest artists when they
arrive in Salt Lake City and picking up and dropping off casts when
they arrive and depart the theatre. The Company Manager is provided
with a budget for hourly personnel to assist with these duties. In
addition to booking travel for guest artists, the position is
responsible for shipping guests' possessions, sending materials
such as scripts, scores, and production specs, and returning rental
materials to licensing companies.
4. The Company Manager is the primary contact person for guest
artists during their residency at PTC . The position is responsible
for assisting artists with health-related issues that may arise,
including booking doctor appointments, providing transportation to
medical visits, submitting worker's comp claims, etc.
5. The position is the Facility Manager for Simmons PMT , and
therefore works with various university departments, including
Parking Services, Plant Operations and Maintenance, and Custodial,
on issues related to the building and grounds. In addition, the
position addresses facility issues on behalf of the Theatre
Department, which occupies a portion of the Simmons PMT and whose
programs utilize spaces.
6. The position oversees the theatre's Covid-19 Safety program and
the implementation of required Covid-19 compliance measures.
7. The position assists the Associate Artistic Director in
supervising a team of student interns from the U's Department of
Theatre.
8. The position may assist the Associate Artistic Director in
managing schedules and staffing all local auditions held for PTC
productions.
9. The Company Manager provides staff support on an "as needed"
basis for PTC's Artistic, Associate Artistic, and Managing
Directors and works closely with the theatre's artistic leadership
and stage management department on issues related to guest artists
while in residence.
--- This job description is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned
to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly
Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level
of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting,
hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as
typing), walking. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in
Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalency (2 years
related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of
education). Three years experience that includes specific
involvement in maintaining complex financial records, developing
and monitoring departmental budgets and preparing related reports;
and demonstrated organizational, human relation and effective
communication skills. -
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Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description. Preferences A bachelor's degree in theatre or some
related field or experience is strongly preferred. An ideal
candidate has hospitality, artist, or customer relations
experience, and demonstrable multi-tasking and organizational
skills.
One to three years of experience as a stage manager or company
manager working with Equity actors is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with the Actors'Equity Association and the operation of
a
LORT theatre or Equity touring production is a plus.
The candidate holds a valid driver's license and a clean driving
record. Type Special Instructions Summary Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience
working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and
possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education
for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from
historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women,
qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are
encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified
applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and
Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the
application process will be provided to individuals with
disabilities. - The University of Utah is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based
upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age,
disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic
information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not
discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or
activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part
106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or
activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the
application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the
Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for
Civil Rights, or both. - To request a reasonable accommodation for
a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced
discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment,
you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Director/ Title IX
Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at The University is a
participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in
URS if they make the election before they become eligible for
retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources
at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously
retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are
subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please
contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877
or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you
have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position
may require the successful completion of a criminal background
check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required
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250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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