Executive & Artistic Operations Partner

Playwright Co; Laguna Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Laguna Playhouse is seeking an organized, proactive executive assistant to provide high-level support to artistic and administrative leadership in Laguna Beach, CA. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and assist with artistic planning and producing processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with directors, designers, and producers; handling confidential information; and supporting recruitment, onboarding, and cross-department collaboration to advance the theatre’s mission and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in theatrical production, arts administration, or related performing arts roles.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Executive support and priority management
• Calendar and scheduling coordination
• Meeting preparation and follow-up
• Artistic planning and producing support
• Casting, auditions, readings, and workshop coordination
• Production and programming tracking
• Coordination with artists, directors, designers, agents, and producers
• Cross-departmental communication
• Community engagement and partnership development
• Basic HR administration, including onboarding and offboarding
• Recruitment and interview coordination
• Personnel records, trainings, and compliance tracking
• Board and stakeholder support
• Special projects and strategic initiatives
• Tracking deadlines, decisions, and deliverables
• Confidential handling of sensitive artistic, personnel, financial, and organizational matters

Skills

Organization

Communication

Discretion

Project management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independence

Confidentiality

Theatre operations

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Laguna Playhouse is seeking an organized, proactive executive assistant to provide high-level support to artistic and administrative leadership in Laguna Beach, CA. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and assist with artistic planning and producing processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with directors, designers, and producers; handling confidential information; and supporting recruitment, onboarding, and cross-department collaboration to advance the theatre’s mission and