Artist Services & Production Manager

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College's Hopkins Center for the Arts is seeking a Company Manager in Hanover, NH. This role plans and advances performing artist visits, manages residencies, and serves as the internal communications hub for artists’ needs and itineraries, reporting to the Senior Production Manager.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong theatre production knowledge, independent and team work, superb organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Understanding theatre production elements and planning events.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time-sensitive projects.
• Creativity, problem solving, initiative, judgment and decision-making.
• Diplomacy and tact in pursuing goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and customers.

Responsibilities

• Handle accommodations, travel logistics, hospitality and itineraries.
• Serve as point person for artists, managers or agents to advance performances.
• Advance work includes artist needs, merchandise, seating, tickets and backstage access.
• Collaborate with Business Office, Programming and Producing on artist payments.
• Be on site to represent the Hopkins Center for the Arts and assist with housing, transport and rehearsals.
• Provide facility orientation and access to wireless and backstage requirements.
• Oversee dressing rooms and spaces to ensure readiness for arrivals.
• Assist with building operations related to artist needs.
• Respond to information requests from internal and external contacts.
• Coordinate with Production on time and space resources and load-ins.
• Help get artists to stage and ready for performances.
• Oversee guest services and escalate issues to appropriate departments.
• Support Artist Services guidance on agreements.
• Manage and mentor student support staff.

Skills

Theatre production

Teamwork

Prioritization

Problem solving

Diplomacy

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Dartmouth College's Hopkins Center for the Arts is seeking a Company Manager in Hanover, NH. This role plans and advances performing artist visits, manages residencies, and serves as the internal communications hub for artists’ needs and itineraries, reporting to the Senior Production Manager.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong theatre production knowledge, independent and team work, superb organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft