Company Manager- Temporary

The Public Theater seeks an organized, artist‑centered, and highly collaborative Company Manager to support the artistic and administrative needs of productions across the Downtown Season, Free Shakespeare in the Park, Mobile Unit, and additional projects as assigned. The Company Manager serves as a primary liaison between artists and the institution—ensuring a welcoming, responsive, and well‑supported environment from first rehearsal through closing. This role partners closely with General Management, Artistic, New Work Development, Production, Operations, and other departments to uphold The Public’s mission and values. 

This is a temporary position available immediately, through August 30, 2026 

Key Responsibilities 

Company & Artist Support 

• Serve as the main point of contact for artists and creative teams throughout rehearsals and performances, fostering meaningful and productive relationships with performing and creative artists. 
• Provide personalized hospitality such as welcome packets, gifts, meet‑and‑greets, and concierge needs (e.g., airport pickups, hotel check‑ins). 
• Assist with booking and processing staff and artist ticket requests; attend nightly curtains and support box office with ticketing issues.  
• Support artist physical and mental health needs by scheduling doctor appointments, liaising with physical therapy teams, and assisting with workers’ compensation claims.  

Contracting, Payroll & Administration 

• Draft, negotiate, and track artist contracts; ensure compliance with union agreements (AEA, SDC, 802, etc.). 
• Process payroll, stipends, reimbursements, commissions, royalties, and benefit payments for union and non‑union artists. 
• Maintain accurate contract deliverables, financial tracking, agency commissions, and corporation breakdowns. 
• Process new hire paperwork and update the artist database. 

Performances, Events, and Daily Operations 

• Support Production Managers and Producers on all day‑to‑day management duties, including shows, readings, developments, and limit‑run events. 
• Attend production meetings, interdepartmental meetings, tech, previews, openings, presentations, and post‑production debriefs. 

Mobile Unit–Specific Responsibilities 

• Facilitate pre-show meals and hospitality and transporting meals to vans/trucks.  
• Ensure on‑time attendance of actors, stage management and crew. 
• Monitor weather conditions throughout the day and communicate updates or delays. 
• Maintain presence during performances. 

Travel, Housing & Logistics

• Manage domestic and international travel, housing arrangements, and visa/immigration compliance for artists.  
• Coordinate with travel agents and housing partners to ensure accurate itineraries and smooth transitions. 

Ticketing & Audience Interface

• Oversee house seat requests for artists, staff, and VIPs; collaborate with the box office and house seats coordinator. 
• Attend curtain times to troubleshoot ticketing issues and ensure artists’ needs are met. 

Qualifications & Core Competencies 

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment, and approach challenges with a comprehensive perspective. 
• Financial Literacy: Knowledge of budgeting, payroll processing, and reporting best practices. 
• Empathy & Caregiving: Ability to anticipate and respond to artist needs with sensitivity and discretion. 
• Cultural Competency: Commitment to Anti‑Racism and Anti‑Oppression principles; ability to interact effectively across cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. 
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills; capacity to communicate clearly, transparently, and with care. 
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work methodically with accuracy and thorough follow‑through. 
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Slack, Tessitura, and financial reporting software; ability to learn new systems as needed. 
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and non‑traditional hours. 

Work Environment 

• In‑person duties in lower Manhattan, and on-site during Mobile Unit tour, with some flexibility.  
• Frequent presence required at rehearsals, readings, performances, production meetings, and special events. 

Compensation

This is an exempt full-time position, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, with a weekly salary of $1,300.