Company Management Associate

COMPANY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
Part-Time, Non-Exempt

TheatreSquared is Northwest Arkansas’s professional, non-profit theatre, recognized nationally for its bold new plays, intimate setting, and transformative community impact. Welcoming more than 80,000 patrons annually to over 350 performances and events, TheatreSquared is the largest theatre in the state and a proud champion of storytelling that uplifts, challenges, and connects. With a commitment to arts education, the company reaches thousands of students and educators across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Honored with the 2022 Obie Award and praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR, TheatreSquared continues to grow as a home for both innovative new works and world-class productions, rooted in the belief that theatre, done well and with passion, can transform lives and communities.

POSITION SUMMARY
TheatreSquared seeks a part-time Company Management Associate to join our team and provide outstanding hospitality and logistical support to our visiting guest artists. This role is vital in ensuring that each visiting artist’s experience is smooth, professional, and welcoming—from initial travel arrangements to day-to-day needs during their stay.

Reporting to the Artistic Producer and collaborating closely with the Business Office and Production/Facilities teams, this position serves as a key point of contact and care for our guest artists. The ideal candidate will bring warmth, precision, and flexibility to this critical support role, helping foster a culture of hospitality that reflects TheatreSquared’s values of inclusion, access, and community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate all travel, transportation, parking, and local logistics for guest artists, including airport pickups and transit to rehearsals or performances as needed.


• Welcome guest artists upon arrival, provide facility tours, and share essential onboarding information such as grocery access, keys, parking, pay schedules, reimbursements, and house rules.


• Serve as a point of contact for guest artists during off-hours in the rare event of an urgent or unexpected need.


• Maintenance and tracking of hospitality inventory and restocking as needed.


• Receive and distribute guest artist mail and packages.


• Actively demonstrate a commitment to TheatreSquared’s mission and values, including inclusion, equity, and anti-racism.


• Perform additional duties as assigned, in alignment with the department’s evolving needs.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail and follow-through


• A flexible, team-oriented approach and a consistently positive attitude


• The ability to manage multiple priorities and personalities, and respond calmly under pressure


• A self-motivated and mature outlook, with a deep sense of accountability


• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office


• A valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle


• Access to reliable transportation


• Availability to work evenings and weekends, as hospitality needs may arise outside standard office hours

Preferred but not required:

• Prior experience in company management, stage management, or artist hospitality

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a permanent, part-time, hourly, non-exempt position, averaging approximately 25 hours per week. The starting rate of pay is $18–$20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Evening and weekend availability is required to accommodate guest artist needs.

Benefits include holiday pay, paid time off, allotted show tickets, employee discounts on food and drink, access to company employee assistance program, and the opportunity to regularly experience live theatre. 

TheatreSquared is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and celebrates diversity in all its forms. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.