Company Manager

Department: Artistic / Production

Position Title: Company Manager

Reports to: Director of Production

Classification: Full - Time Exempt

Salary Range: $75000 - $80000

Location: 100% In-Person 3515 Wisconsin Ave NW Campus

Start Date: October 1 2025 negotiable

Deadline to Apply: August 10 2025 for best consideration

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Washington Ballets Company Manager is the primary liaison for all matters concerning artists working with the ballet. This position works closely with the Artistic Director 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 creating a culture representative of TWBs core values of Creativity Commitment Communication Collaboration Compassion and Community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dancer Management

• 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.
• 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 processes all OSHA reporting requirements.
• Facilitate and track payroll for all dancers 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 necessary employment authorization documents for non-US citizens artistic personnel employed by The Washington Ballet.

Artistic Department Support

• Coordinate and communicate all travel arrangements (transportation lodging per diems etc.) for artistic and production company members and guests.
• 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.
• Ensure that Artistic Directors 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

Production Department Support

• 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
• 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 allows

General Company

• Contribute to the overall success of TWB by maintaining productive and professional relationship with staff company members guest artists and the public
• Take part in maintaining a clean healthy and safe work environment.
• Actively participate in creating a work culture that is representative of TWBs core values of Creativity Commitment Communication Collaboration Compassion and Community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• At least 3 years of Company Management experience for a similar size performing arts organization. Touring experience is a plus
• Comfortable managing and adhering to a budget
• Experience working with union CBAs including AGMA IATSE USA AFM
• Excellent verbal and written communication with artists staff and others
• Understanding of artist/dancer needs and challenges
• Knowledge of theatre operations. Experience with Ballet/Dance company operations a plus
• Confident in a wide variety of software including Office365 products file sharing systems and database programs. Able to learn new programs quickly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WORK ENVIROMENT AND SCHEDULE:

This is a fully on-site position requiring general mobility in office and theatre environments as well as various off-site locations. Must be able to navigate stairs and operate computers and other office equipment. General office hours are Monday through Friday 9:30am to 6pm evenings weekends and travel are during production weeks. Must be present during Company Dancer working hours.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Washington Ballet is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment in all aspects of its work from artistic performances and ballet education to community engagement and workplace culture. We prioritize presenting artists and perspectives that reflect the dynamism of DC. Through our community partnerships and campus locations we intentionally bring opportunities to communities throughout the DMV ensuring fairness in hiring and employment practices.

BENEFITS

• Employee Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance fully paid by TWB
• 403b Retirement Plan Option for Employees Pre-Tax & Roth Contributions
• Two weeks annual leave 10 holidays 2 floating holiday 2 personal days
• 7 sick days annually
• Free ballet classes
• Access to discounted tickets to performances

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume cover letter and three references. We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they do not feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. We are dedicated to considering a wide array of candidates including those with non-traditional background and experience in the performing arts. Please use your cover letter to elaborate on what you hope to bring to this role and how your prior experience has prepared you for this opportunity.

ABOUT THE WASHINGTON BALLET

Celebrating over 80 years as an organization The Washington Ballet grew out of the success of The Washington School of Ballet founded and directed for years by legendary dance pioneer Mary Day. Today The Washington Ballets mission is threefold: To bring the joy and artistry of dance to the nations capital and the worlds stage through the professional presentation of the best in classic and contemporary ballet; To provide the highest caliber of dance training through a preeminent school of ballet; and To serve and involve the entire community through extensive dance education and community engagement programs.

Required Experience:

Manager