Company Manager

Olney Theatre Center is seeking a temporary Company Manager to join the
Administration team from June to August 2024. Olney Theatre Center for the Arts
produces and curates theatrical performances for the diverse audiences in our
community and educates, learns from, supports, and inspires a more inclusive
generation of theater-makers. Olney Theatre Center produces nine shows as part of
their Main Stage season and additional Curated Events. The Company Manager will
report directly to the General Manager and work closely with the Associate General
Manager and the Production Department. The successful candidate will join a growing
regional theatre that emphasizes artistic rigor, prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusion,
and places collaboration at the center of our work.
As part of a welcoming and creative organization, the Temporary Company
Manager will:
Serve as Olney Theatre Centers main point of contact for artists throughout the
production process
Coordinate travel for artists and staff for season productions, workshops, and special
events
Facilitate resident room turnovers and housing assignments at two theater-owned
locations
Oversee company car fleet including, but not limited to, maintaining registration and
cleanliness, facilitating repairs, and booking rental cars as needed
Participate in regular Facilities and Safety Committee meetings
Provide hospitality during tech week and for internal events
Support payroll on submission, processing, and distribution of paychecks, per diems,
reimbursements, workers compensation claims, and other artist-related expenses to
finance staff
Oversee yearly and show-specific budgets, including tracking and reconciliation
2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road Olney, MD 20832
(Box Office) (Administrative Office) (Fax)
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Jason Loewith Debbie Ellinghaus
Artistic Director Executive Director
Supervise Company Management Apprentice.
Handle conflict and maintain professionalism.
Invest in OTCs Mission, Vision, and Values and its Statement on Social Justice and
Becoming Anti-Racist.
Support the Administration department as needed.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelors Degree in theatre, the performing arts, or allied field; OR
an appropriate level of relevant experience in the field.
(link removed) Experience: 2 to 3 years in arts-related management. Direct experience
working in company management, production management, and/or stage management
is preferred.
Physical Requirements: This position requires periodic light lifting and
climbing stairs.
Time Requirements: Full-time position, with occasional evening and weekend
work requirements.
(link removed) Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite. Tech savvy is a plus.