|
|
Job Dates
05/15/26 - 12/01/26
General Statement of Job Function:
The Company Management Associate will be involved with the day-to-day details of an artist+rsquo;s time at Goodspeed, and will assist the Company Manager and Assistant Company Manager with addressing aspects of housing, transportation, safety, health, and welfare of the artists/staff in residence. This seasonal position goes from mid May through on or about December 1, 2026.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
+bull; Assist with elements of artist/staff transportation including but not limited to: travel to necessary appointments for routine and emergency medical needs, coordinating transportation services with volunteer Guild, weekly shopping trips, and the Company Management Car Share Program.
+bull; Provide rehearsal- and performance-related support by participating in the +ldquo;on call+rdquo; schedule for rehearsals and performances.
+bull; Assist with elements of artist/staff housing including: preparing arrival packets, preparing linen sets, coordination of cleaning services for housing (and providing follow-up as needed), preparing rooms and houses, and greeting artists/staff upon arrival.
+bull; Assist with the set up and break down of changeover and tech meals.
+bull; Generally serve as a liaison between the professional artists and Goodspeed/East Haddam.
+bull; Evening and weekend work will be required, as well as shared +ldquo;on call+rdquo; time each week.
+bull; Assist Company Manager and Assistant Company Manager as needed.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
+bull; Assist with inventory of company housing and first aid.
+bull; Assist with updating and maintaining the local contact sheet, train schedules, shopping notifications and preventative physical therapy sign-up sheet.
+bull; Assist with mail and package distribution.
+bull; Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications + Skills:
+bull; Honesty and sense of humor.
+bull; Ability to treat confidential information with the utmost discretion.
+bull; Respect for Goodspeed+rsquo;s mission and drive, including the understanding that the focus of our work is to support the artistic and creative process+mdash;and people+mdash;at the heart of making musical theatre.
+bull; Exhibit interpersonal savvy, which includes relating comfortably to a variety of personalities; cultivating and maintaining positive relationships; employing discretion, diplomacy, and tact; seeking the positive in all situations.
+bull; Comfortably and effectively cope with change and ambiguity, which includes effectively transitioning between tasks and timelines; identifying priorities and making good decisions with a minimum of information; staying relaxed and proactive when things are uncertain; confidently managing risk and uncertainty.
+bull; A commitment to an equitable work environment, which includes use of gender inclusive language; support for individual gender expression, racial equity and inter-generational collaboration; accessibility for people with disabilities; and cultural sensitivity.
+bull; Strong organizational skills.
+bull; Ability to lift 50lbs.
+bull; Proficiency on Microsoft Office and Google Workplace and Forms.
+bull; Proven success working well as part of a team.
+bull; Ability to problem-solve independently, often under pressure.
+bull; Must possess a valid driver+rsquo;s license, a clean driving record, and must have reliable transportation.
+bull; Night and weekend work is required.
Preferred Qualifications + Skills:
+bull; Previous experience in Hotel/Hospitality, Event Planning, or Culinary experience and/or experience in Stage Management, Company Management, or General Management.
+bull; General knowledge of theater terms, practices, and etiquette.
Business Address
6 Main St.
PO Box A
East Haddam, CT 06423
Venue Address
Goodspeed Opera House 6 Main St
East Haddam, CT 06423
|
Posted: 02/24/2026 13:52:40 EST
Last Updated: 02/24/2026 22:00 EST
|
|
|
|
|