Berkshire Theatre Group, celebrating its 97th year as a professional theatre in Western MA, is accepting resumes for a Company Management Associate for the 2025 summer season. Festival will have five fully produced productions, plus concerts and special events on two stages. Weekly salary of $600 plus housing and utilities provided. This position begins in early May and concludes in early September.
The Colonial Theatre, founded in 1903, and Berkshire Theatre Festival, founded in 1928, are two of the oldest cultural organizations in the Berkshires. In 2010, under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, the two organizations merged to form Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG). Berkshire Theatre Group's mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Every year, BTG produces and presents performances to over 68,000 attendees and, through our Educational Program, serves over 11,000 Berkshire County school children annually. In July 2020, Berkshire Theatre was the first company in the United States to earn approval from Actors+rsquo; Equity Association to produce a musical (Godspell) in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In 2028, Berkshire Theatre will celebrate 100 years of making theatre.
Berkshire Theatre Group is committed to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BTG welcomes and encourages people from all backgrounds to participate in every facet of our organization as having a multitude of diverse voices expands and enhances the work we do. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
BTG+rsquo;s vision is to be a center for creative work that enriches, educates, invigorates, transforms, and strengthens our community for the better.
Even if your skills do not fully meet all the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
- Experience in a theatrical setting and arts management (i.e. stage, general, company, etc.).
- Valid US Driver+rsquo;s License.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Assistant Company Manager with coordinating travel arrangements for artists for both start and end of contract, as well as daily transportation.
- Help manage company and rental housing, including scheduling cleanings, providing supplies and furniture, and communicating with landlords.
- Distribute mail daily to company members and staff.
- Provide hospitality for meet and greets, opening night parties, and staff events.
- Work in conjunction with administrative and production department heads.
- Process receipts and reimbursements for artists.
- Be a direct line of communication for all company members.
Expectations:
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion regarding department, theatre, and personal matters.
- Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills and responsibility for multiple projects.
- Provide respectful and clear communication with all company members.
- Ability to collaborate and work with a team.
- Represent the organization appropriately and abide by the mission statement.
- Demonstrate behavior showing a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Perform work in a manner that is consistent with that commitment.
Send cover letter and resume to: Berkshire Theatre Group, Charlotte McGaughy, Company Manager, at charlotte@berkshiretheatre.org