Company Management Assistant

Northlight Theatre; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Northlight Theatre in Evanston, IL is seeking a Company Management Assistant to work closely with the General Manager, supporting guest artists during residence. You will assist with contracts, travel, housing, and events, and maintain calendars and contact lists.

This onsite role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to lift 20+ lbs and handle light setup/strike duties. Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are needed.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel required.
• Outgoing, organized, and calm under pressure, with a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to manage time effectively.
• Must have valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Must be able to lift 20+ lbs and perform light set-up/strike duties for company events.

Responsibilities

• Support Northlight’s guest artists while in residence, working with the General Manager.
• Assist with contract administration.
• Make travel, housing and entertainment arrangements for guest artists.
• Prepare calendars and contact lists; provide general administrative support.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Driver's license

Lift 20+ lbs

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Now Hiring: Northlight Theatre is now hiring for a Company Management Assistant. The Company Management Assistant will work closely with the General Manager to support Northlight’s guest artists while they are in residence. Working under the supervision of the General Manager, this position will interact with staff and guest artists; assist with contract administration; make travel, housing and entertainment arrangements; prepare calendars and contact lists; and provide general administrative support as needed.

A full job description is available on our website at www.northlight.org/opportunities.

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community. A professional LORT D theatre, programming includes a 5play mainstage season, the Interplay new play development series, and a dynamic year-round audience engagement and education program. For more information about the theatre: www.northlight.org.

Qualifications

Fluency in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel required. Outgoing, organized, and calm under pressure, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach. This person must show initiative and have strong written and oral communication skills. Must be able to manage time effectively. Must have valid drivers’ license and access to vehicle. Must be able to lift 20+lbs and perform light set-up and strike duties for company events.

Job Location

This position is onsite at our Administrative Office (820 Church St FL4, Evanston, IL 60201), the Theatre (1012 Church Street, Evanston IL 60201), as well as additional locations as assigned.

Schedule & Compensation

16 hours/week year-round at $18/hour.

Additional Information

As an equal opportunity employer, Northlight Theatre hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company’s mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Reflecting our commitment to be an inclusive and accessible employer, we welcome applications for all open positions from a diverse applicant pool that reflects our community and programming.