Assistant General Manager - Asolo Repertory Theatre

Position: Assistant General Manager

Full Time Exempt 50-55K

Sarasota, Florida



General Summary: As an integral member of the artistic administration team, provide consistent and effective communication and administrative support in the development of Asolo Rep productions and projects from planning phase through budgeting and contracting with a global understanding of both artistic and administrative priorities.





Positions Supervised:

 Artistic Administrator, Administrative/Company Management Apprentice(s)



Essential Job Functions:

 Negotiate contracts with union artists from AEA, USA, SDC and others; and supervise the execution of contracts, setting up payroll, and filing contracts with unions.

 Perform fiscal-management tasks including budgeting, expense tracking, and forecasting in consultation with General Manager.

 Work collaboratively with Artistic leadership and General Manager to produce timelines for the preparation and execution of casting process.

 Track requirements and assist in negotiations for associate creative team members, managing their timelines and scope of work.

 Assist General Manager in negotiation, drafting and execution of licensing agreements for all productions.

 Participate in departmental planning meetings including staff recruitment, budget, and season planning.

 Provide administrative support, track timelines, and negotiate artist agreements for all Ground Floor Series readings in consultation with the Associate Artistic Director.

 Serve as Contractor for local musicians.

 Oversee logistical planning for company events and meetings, as needed.

 Oversee all actor/designer/director payments with Artistic Administrator

 Assist Managing Director and General Manager with daily activities, such as correspondence, internal communications, reporting, etc.

 Take on other responsibilities as appropriate or as assigned by the Managing Director, General Manager, or Associate Artistic Director.



Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks, be highly organized, self motivated and give great attention to detail.

 Strong negotiation and creative problem-solving skills.

 Exceptional people skills and ability to communicate comfortably with a wide variety of personalities.

 Very strong computer skills and knowledge using primarily MS Outlook, Word and Excel are a necessity; some desktop publishing skills a plus.

 Deep commitment to theatre and desire for its success.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

 M.A./M.F.A. in arts administration or 5+ years in related field preferred.

 Experience in some area of management with performing arts management preferred


Salary: 50-55K