Position Title: Company Manager, FLSA exempt.
Reports To: Artistic Director and Executive Director
Location: Fort Worth Studio and Performance Venues throughout DFW

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Company Manager connects the artistic vision of the organization to the financial requirements; monitoring expenses associated with all aspects of the artistic production budget. The Company Manager serves as liaison between artists, marketing, development, and all other teams within the organization. The Company Manager reports to the Executive Director and the Artistic Director. The Executive Director will prepare the annual performance evaluation with guidance from the Artistic Director. Must be available to work nights and weekends during productions.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Company Manager oversees the administrative operations of the Company and provides support to the Artistic Director as it pertains to the Company dancers. Oversee and implements all administrative activities related to AGMA, dancers and visiting artists, including contracts & LOAs, immigration, travel arrangements, payroll & payments, Workers Compensation, wellness programs, Unemployment Insurance, and other administrative duties as they emerge. Maintain and distribute Company class and rehearsal schedule, monitor attendance, sick leave, and dancer vacation time records. The Company Manager ensures the Artistic team members have needed resources to complete their work and meet department goals, including financial goals. Develops and implements budgets in coordination with production, wardrobe, the Artistic Director, and Finance Director. Prepares reports for senior management and upholds organization policies ensuring the department members are complying. Represents the artistic staff at meetings when needed. Upholds and models organizational morals and values. Reviews and edits all documents sourced from the artistic team and/or prepared for the artistic team from Marketing and Development teams. Attend all meetings between Dancers and the Artistic Director for documenting purposes. Work closely with the Executive Director and Finance Director on contracts, letters of agreement and budgets.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in business administration or art management is preferred. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to support artistic teams and guide management of the department. An ability to analyze and problem solve to overcome obstacles that may prevent the department from reaching its goals. Organizational and time management skills are critical to meet deadlines. Experience in a related field with demonstrated ability to liaison between parties including demonstrated capability and maturity to protect confidential information and build trust and rapport between Executive Leadership, Artistic Team, and Dancers. High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).