Assistant Company Manager — Live-in Housing & Theatre Ops

Playwright Co; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing

Utilities included

Job summary

Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY seeks an organized and dependable Assistant Company Manager to support day-to-day administration, logistics, communication, and care of its company members and guest artists.

Working with the Company Manager, you will assist from arrival through rehearsals, performances, and departure, with a start date of November 1, 2026 and compensation of $33,000 per year. Furnished housing and utilities are provided at no cost.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Company Management, Stage Management, theatre administration, hospitality, or a comparable theatrical role preferred.
• Familiarity with professional theatre operations and theatrical unions preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing needs.
• Professional, discreet, dependable, and comfortable working closely with artists and staff.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar administrative systems.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Availability to work onsite in Bellport, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the production schedule.
• Gateway Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal access and opportunity in employment and services and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Company Manager with day to day company operations, communications, schedules, and administrative needs.
• Serve as an additional point of contact for guest artists and company members during their residency.
• Assist with guest artist travel, arrivals, departures, local transportation, housing assignments, and related logistics.
• Help coordinate housing readiness, linens, inventories, cleaning, maintenance needs, and repairs with the Company Manager and Facilities.
• Assist with preparing and verifying weekly payroll information, reimbursements, union benefits, and related documentation.
• Maintain organized company records, contact information, schedules, receipts, and production files.
• Assist with tracking Company Management expenses and reimbursement requests.
• Help ensure applicable union requirements and company policies are communicated and followed.
• Assist company members with routine needs and promptly communicate concerns, emergencies, medical issues, or workplace injuries to the Company Manager.
• Provide Company Management coverage during rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, and other production activities as assigned.
• Assist with artist transportation, including pickups and drop offs, and coordinate with Company Management drivers and hourly support personnel as needed.
• Assist with collecting artist bios, headshots, billing, credits, and other information required for programs and Marketing.
• Submit or assist with approved company and complimentary ticket requests.
• Support artist hospitality, opening nights, company events, meet and greets, and other activities supporting the company experience.
• Assist with local audition logistics and other Company Management responsibilities as assigned by the Company Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY seeks an organized and dependable Assistant Company Manager to support day-to-day administration, logistics, communication, and care of its company members and guest artists.

Working with the Company Manager, you will assist from arrival through rehearsals, performances, and departure, with a start date of November 1, 2026 and compensation of $33,000 per year. Furnished housing and utilities are provided at no cost.