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Berkshire Theatre Group
Pittsfield, MA
Professional Job

Expires: 04/01/25

Job Dates

May 2025 - August 2025

Pay

$700/Week plus housing and all utilities provided.

Berkshire Theatre Group, celebrating its 97th year as a professional theatre in Western, MA, is accepting resumes for the General Management Assistant for the 2025 summer season. Salary is $700 /week plus housing and all utilities provided. Summer season runs from mid May until late August. Employment dates vary based on position.

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.

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. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Corey Cavenaugh, Managing Director: hiring@berkshiretheatre.org

Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Google Suite (especially Google Sheets)
- Customer Service Experience
- Experience working with both MAC and PC computers
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
- Experience working with finances / numbers

Responsibilities:
- The General Management Assistant will work closely with the Managing Director and will work in a multitude of departments. Ideal candidates will be willing to jump into new departments each week and to complete tasks as assigned.
- Submit weekly reports
- Reconcile receipts and financials weekly
- Works directly with the Managing Director to oversee day-to-day administrative operations for the theatre. Includes but is not limited to, working on AEA, SDC, USA and non-union contracts, organizing opening night events, and working with other administrative departments as needed.

Expectations:
- Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
- 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, resume, and three references to: Berkshire Theatre Group, Corey Cavenaugh, Managing Director, at corey@berkshiretheatre.org


Contact

Corey Cavenaugh

Managing Director

hiring(at)berkshiretheatre(dot)org

(413) 553-0220

Business Address

111 South Street

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Posted: 12/21/2024 19:26:00 EST

Last Updated: 12/22/2024 04:00 EST

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