Part-Time Seasonal Company Manager

STATUS: Part-time, seasonal (per show), non-exempt
SALARY: $28/hour, appx. 20-30 hours per week
TERM: 13 weeks per production, including Prep and Show Close
REPORTS TO: General Manager

Ars Nova is seeking a part-time, seasonal Company Manager. The Company Manager serves an important role in company care and general management at Ars Nova. The Company Manager will work closely with the General Manager, Production Stage Manager and Artistic department to support both the company while rehearsing at Ars Nova, during technical rehearsals and throughout the production run from first preview through closing of the Winter 2026/27 production at 511 West 54th Street, with the possibility of continuing on for the Spring/Summer 2027 production at 511 West 54th Street. This is a hands-on, in-person position for a dependable, kind, organized and energetic individual who will be responsible for caring for the full company.

ABOUT ARS NOVA

Ars Nova exists to discover, develop and launch singular theater, comedy and music artists who are in the early stages of their careers. We are the stomping ground and launching pad for visionary and adventurous artists to create new work. We strive to build the next generation of audiences for live entertainment by prioritizing a zeitgeist-forward aesthetic and marrying it with accessible ticket prices. We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment that champions diverse voices and groundbreaking new work.

Some of our recent highly recognized work includes: the NY Times’, NYMag, and New Yorker “Best of 2022” Oratorio for Living Things; the Lortel Award-winning “Outstanding Musicals” (pray), Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future and KPOP, which transferred to Broadway in 2022; and the Tony Award-winning smash-hit Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

Ars Nova recognizes both that it is a predominantly white institution and that our institutional practices have historically led to the exclusion of people of the Global Majority from our team. We are actively working to become a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive organization. We hope candidates of the Global Majority will accept our invitation to apply.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

The responsibilities, competencies and expectations outlined below are representative and may shift as needed to best align with organizational priorities.

LOGISTICS, MANAGEMENT AND HOSPITALITY

+ Arrange all performer, stage management, running crew and creative team logistics and care, including but not limited to purchasing and maintaining coffee service, snack, safety and wellness supplies, maintaining company support areas throughout rehearsal, tech and performance run.
+ Support onboarding and care of company members
+ Company communications and notices, with an eye on union contract compliance
+ Attend and take notes at all general management and production meetings, and all tech week and preview production meetings post-rehearsal/performances.
+ Compile, maintain and distribute company contacts, information, headshots and program credit requirements to appropriate parties including stage management, artistic team, brand marketing and press
+ Support General Manager to ensure timely signing of contracts by all artists, delivery of hiring tax paperwork and all community standards agreements
+ Prepare and track weekly production payroll for the finance team for creative team members, consultants and performer contracts.
+ Distribute and mail weekly paychecks and track and process payments to unions
+ Provide point of contact for artists and act as liaison to the Producing Team from half-hour to curtain on performance nights and for emergencies, illness, etc.
+ Prepare and communicate payment and benefit reports to the unions, including AEA, USA & SDC.
+ Plan, coordinate and execute company gifts and party for Opening Night.
+ Contract and act as coordinator between contractors, stage management, production and artistic teams for Physical Therapists and American Sign Language-interpreted performances.

WORKERS COMP
+ Be the first point of contact for company members regarding injury reports.
+ Collect and report all pertinent information for workers compensation to insurance company to initiate a case file.
+ Provide support for employee as needed during any treatment period.

TICKETING
+ Act as point of contact to track all company and agent ticket requests per contractual allotments and company policies.
+ Act as point of contact for artists for Opening Night ticketing requests, in coordination with Development and Front of House Team

Other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

ABOUT YOU
You have experience working with and supporting artists;
You have a passion for theater, for artists of all stripes, and love connecting communities to each other and to live entertainment;
You are a self-starter, and can work independently at a high-level, while flagging needs and concerns in a timely manner when needed;
You thrive in a collaborative work environment that works across multiple teams;
You have a high level of emotional intelligence and lead by example with kindness and compassion;
You have a flexible schedule - and are able to flex your weekly routine around a changing performance calendar;
You share our commitment to anti-racism and creating and maintaining an inclusive environment, are excited about joining our efforts to make Ars Nova a more just and equitable place to work and make work, and have the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

BONUS IF
You have experience in company management, though not required.
You bring joy and humor to your work environments.

We know there are candidates who may not have all of the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other transferable skills. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY:
This is a non-exempt, part-time position with an hourly rate of $28/hour. Ars Nova aims to compensate fairly and competitively within the not-for-profit entertainment industry, and on a transparent level salary system within the organization.

Ars Nova is based in NYC, and this position will require regular onsite, in-person activity (including daytime administrative office hours, evenings and weekends), so the applicant should intend to reside in the greater NYC area. This position is based out of Ars Nova at 511 West 54th Street. Occasional hybrid work may be possible, but this primarily an in-person position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a resume and a personal statement. Ditch the “cover letter” and speak from the heart about what excites you about this job opportunity. While we ask that resumes be submitted in written form, we invite applicants to submit their personal statement via a written piece, audio or video recording – whatever form best supports your self-expression.

APPLY HERE: https://form.asana.com/?k=zXLp_chry_b2WgppbHzUWg&d=75190075101323

HIRING PROCESS:

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis for two productions: Where We Meet (December 2026-February 2027) and An Unannounced World Premiere Play (May-July 2027).

Candidates may be considered for one or both upcoming productions.

For Where We Meet, we will review applications through November 27 and anticipate extending an offer by DATE TBD.

For the Unannounced World Premiere Play, we will accept applications through January 31, 2027 and extend an offer in February.

Selected candidates will be invited to a first-round interview with Ars Nova’s General Manager, Alma Malabanan-McGrath. Finalists will then participate in a second-round, in-person interview at Ars Nova with Alma and Co-Artistic Directors Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey. Reference checks will follow prior to an offer of employment.