Company Manager

Department:
Artistic / Production

Reports to:

Director of Production

Classification:
Full–Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Location:

100% In-Person, 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

The Washington Ballet's Company Manager is the primary liaison for all matters concerning artists working with the ballet. This position works closely with the Artistic and Production Departments to facilitate all administrative and logistical issues related to schedule, travel, and health for all dancers, choreographers, designers, and other ad hoc artists. The Company Manager is a direct contributor to the culture of TWB and expected to be an active participant in furthering the TWB's core values.

• Work with Artistic Staff to create and distribute Dancer daily schedules to include rehearsals, performances, fittings, special events, marketing needs, etc. Ensure that schedules comply with company policies and CBAs.
• Act as key liaison between dancers, Studio Company and management, including the Artistic Director, and ensures compliance with the AGMA CBA. Serves as the primary liaison between TWB and AGMA, and as a management representative at AGMA Joint Committee meetings. Act as a resource to the executive staff in the research, preparation, and documentation of collective bargaining negotiations.
• Ensure Artistic Department is informed of any dancer health related concerns in a timely and confidential manner. Facilitates the Dancer time off and guesting request process.
• Facilitate dancer health and wellness by working as a member of the dancer health management team (company physician, physical therapy, massage, etc) to ensure dancers receive timely and needed services. Facilitate workers compensation claims in conjunction with Human Resources and process all OSHA reporting requirements.
• Facilitate and track payroll for dancers, Studio Company and guest artists of TWB ensuring that all penalties and out of the ordinary pay situations are processed in a timely manner
• In coordination with Human Resources and Payroll, processes and maintains, in a complete and timely manner, necessary employment authorization documents for non-US citizens artistic personnel employed by The Washington Ballet. Assists employees with paperwork as needed.
• Manages all aspects of Visa procurement for incoming foreign dancers and choreographers, as well as ensuring the continued Visa compliance of current dance company members

• Coordinate and communicate all travel arrangements (transportation, lodging, per diems, etc.) for artistic and production company members and guests.
• Seek out and maintain relationships for guest housing/accommodations
• Create and maintain dancer and artist guides, manuals, and other information packets
• Responsible for adherence to assigned Artistic budget lines through tracking, forecasting, and communication. Maintains up to date expense records for all artistic related expenses.
• Work with local presenters and theatres to manage all matters pertaining to the welfare of the Company, resolving problems in a diplomatic and resourceful manner that respects contractual agreements.
• Organize and manage Company and Studio Company auditions, including traveling to audition sites when needed, to ensure smooth operation and excellent communication with auditionees. Work with Marketing to facilitate announcement and marketing of audition dates.
• Ensure that Artistic Director's calendar and schedules are kept up to date without conflicts and proactively solve of any potential conflicts. Schedule meetings as requested. Keep Artistic Director aware of upcoming deadlines.
• Work in conjunction with the Artistic staff in managing casting documents and distribution
• Ensure Marketing has all needed artistic information for playbills including bios, headshots, and casting and that all information is correct
• Add and maintain performance casting on TWB's website
• Update and maintain the "Dancer Portal" on TWB website

• Assist with the creation and execution of contracts for artistic and production personnel
• Coordinate catering and hospitality for dancers and production staff as needed
• Assist in the planning and executing of special events as needed
• Maintain digital files and office organization for all artistic related materials
• Be onsite at theatres and other venues as needed for department and dancer support
• Act as an Assistant Stage Manager for productions where needed and capacity…