Company Manager

COMPANY MANAGER 

About the feath3r theory 

the feath3r theory (TF3T) is a New York City based dance-theatre-media company that produces the work of Artistic Director and Choreographer Raja Feather Kelly, founded in 2009. The number 3 in TF3T speaks to the equal importance of dance-theatre-media in the work. As a collaboration of dancers, actors, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, and designers, the mission of the feath3r theory is to broaden the space for unheard voices and repressed histories, to bring into the theater those sometimes left out, and to use theater to provoke much-needed public conversations. TF3T does this by challenging its audience and its creators to collectively interrogate - and celebrate - its shared relationship to human empathy and personal ethics as expressed in and distorted by popular media.

Job Summary

Our organization is looking for a Company Manager (CM) to manage the day-to-day administrative and production needs of the company. The duties of the CM may shift depending on the evolving needs of the company and the production. The manager may be asked to work more hours during company productions and residency periods. This is a hybrid, New York-based role, and requires occasional travel to accompany the company for residency and touring engagements outside of NYC (travel and accommodation provided).

Most importantly, this candidate must demonstrate commitment to TF3T values of promoting and supporting marginalized voices. This is a part-time, hybrid, project-based position expected to work 20 hours a week. There is an opportunity for this position to grow as the company develops administratively.  

Functions & Responsibilities

Administrative 

• Manage residency and event calendar
• Develop annual operating and project budgets as well as long-term budget forecasts in conjunction with the Artistic Director and the Board of Directors Treasurer  
• Coordinate with the bookkeeper on tracking YTD finances. Collect & process invoices. Track project expenses in conjunction with the Board Treasurer.
• Maintain the office space (Check for mail and packages, ordering and organizing supplies and equipment) 
• Basic administrative maintenance and general functions, including note-taking during meetings, organizational archive maintenance, and team deliverables tracking  
• Manage the execution of company paperwork, including venue insurance, donation letters, collaborator invoices, and financial services compliance 
• Draft quarterly company updates to the Board of Directors 
• Support marketing goals and deadlines by providing/facilitating oversight and approvals
• Weekly meetings with the Artistic Director, Digital Manager, and Executive Administrative Assistant. Bi-weekly meetings with the Bookkeeper. Monthly meetings with the Board Treasurer and Accountants. 

Production and Technical Assistance 

• Overnight travel to join company onsite during residency and performance periods 
• Liaising with and coordinating logistics between residency/performance venues and company 
• Keeping an active record of collaborator schedules and contact information
• Creating rehearsal schedules with the Artistic Director based on collaborator availability and production needs 
• Booking rehearsal space 
• Taking, sharing, and filing meeting minutes for all company meetings
• Booking and coordinating company travel
• Organizing and taking inventory of past and current production items 
• Maintaining an updated record of production inventory
• Act as additional support to collaborators during productions, including but not limited to creating travel itineraries, coordinating pick up and drop off of props/supplies, and managing lodging and hospitality logistics with host partners 

Development 

• Work closely with grant writers: managing, approving, and sometimes developing proposals, applications, and reports 
• Research & pursue opportunities for company community engagement & outreach 
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director and the Digital Manager to create compelling donor outreach materials  
• Work with the Board of Directors to develop and manage donor & community cultivation events  
• Bi-weekly meetings with the Grants manager to organize funding application materials & calendar, and track YTD funding compliance 

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years related experience working in arts administration, operations, or production 

• Background in theatre, dance, and performing arts a plus

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal

• Must have experience in correspondence: phone, e-mail, etc.

• Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, Google Drive 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills

• Flexibility with hours and scheduling

• United States work authorization

Compensation

This is a contract position starting DATE, paying an hourly rate of $35-$38/hr, commensurate with experience. TF3T offers a partly remote and flexible work environment.  

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].  Resumes will not be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

the feath3r theory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Resumes will not be considered without an accompanying cover letter.