Associate General Manager

Description

Now Hiring:
Associate General Manager
Department: General & Company Management
Reports to: Director of Operations
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $80,000–$85,000 annually
Location: Ashland, OR

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is seeking a collaborative and solutions-oriented Associate General Manager to support operational strategy, contracting, real estate management, and organizational coordination across the Festival. This role is ideal for an experienced operations leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys balancing logistics, relationship management, and strategic problem-solving.

As Associate General Manager, you’ll serve as a key operational partner within the General & Company Management department. You’ll oversee contracts, rentals, and real estate operations while supporting cross‑departmental planning, fiscal oversight, and organizational logistics. This role combines high‑level operational management with hands‑on coordination and relationship building.

• Operational Leadership: Support day‑to‑day general management operations, administrative systems, and organizational planning.
• Contract & Vendor Management: Draft, negotiate, and oversee operational, rental, vendor, and service agreements.
• Real Estate & Rentals Oversight: Manage OSF housing, rentals, lease coordination, and property‑related logistics.
• Cross‑Department
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Production, Artistic, Facilities, Finance, Safety, and other departments to support organizational needs.
• Fiscal Management: Support budgeting, expense tracking, revenue reporting, and financial processes across the department.
• Staff Supervision & Support: Oversee coordinators and department assistants while fostering a collaborative, service‑oriented culture.

• Minimum of three years progressively responsible management experience, including staff supervision.
• Experience in general management, arts admin, or operations environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience in contracts, budgeting, and operational coordination.
• Can navigate fast‑paced environments with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Enjoy collaborative problem‑solving and supporting mission‑driven work.

• Experience in theatre, live entertainment, or repertory theatre environments.
• Experience working in unionized environments and supervising staff.
• Background in company management, rentals, hospitality, or real estate operations.

• Ability to travel across campus, drive company vehicles, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Schedule includes weekday business hours with occasional evenings and weekends based on production and organizational needs.

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