POSITION: Workshop Manager
TERM: Temporary, Contract dates: May 20 to June 28, 2024
STATUS: Non-Exempt, at-will employee
SUPERVISORS: Director of Training, Training Programs Manager
SCHEDULE: 40+ hours a week, schedule varies, nights and weekends required
LOCATION: On-site at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass.
SALARY: $17.50 per hour up to 40 hours/week, with overtime available
Organization
Founded in 1978, Shakespeare & Company is a thriving center of creative and collaborative excellence in Actor Training, Performance, and Education, rooted in Shakespeare’s work and the Elizabethan ideals of inquiry, balance, and harmony. Committed to nurturing the creative impulse, exploring the universal themes of human experience, engaging with the widest possible audience, and influencing future generations, Shakespeare & Company is also committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Shakespeare & Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities; we intend to maintain an inclusive work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, military service, veteran status, pregnancy or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theater and theater administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, people who are neurodiverse, and people with disabilities. The Company is dedicated to fulfilling these policies in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors that enrich and promote a more just society.
Position Summary
Shakespeare & Company seeks a proactive, highly organized individual to fill the position of Workshop Manager for its Summer Shakespeare Intensive for college acting students and emerging professionals. The Workshop Manager is responsible for managing the logistics and daily operations of the program in collaboration with the Director of Training and Training Programs Manager of the Center for Actor Training, as well as the Associate Workshop Coordinator for the Summer Shakespeare Intensive. The position begins May 20 and ends June 28, 2024.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Coordinate the arrival, orientation, and departure of participants and faculty, in collaboration with the Company Manager and Training Programs Manager
- Prepare the living, dining, and classroom spaces and faculty work room with the cooperation and assistance of the company and workshop staff
- Prepare and distribute digital and print workshop materials in preparation for and as needed during the workshop
- Ensure that rooms are set up as needed and all workshop supplies are in stock, sanitized, and in place for all classes through the duration of the workshop
- Ensure that all schedule changes and updates have been communicated to all workshop faculty, staff, and participants in a timely and accurate manner
- Assist and support the faculty meetings, including scribing notes from verbal reports in the Daily Class log
- In collaboration with the Associate Workshop Coordinator, oversee the Volunteer Workshop Assistants
- In collaboration with the Associate Workshop Coordinator, ensure that the teacher trainees are assigned to the appropriate classes and complete tasks as assigned
- Act as point of first contact for participant concerns including class attendance or participation, illness, and quality of life needs, and follow protocol to address issues as required
- Report participant training concerns and any emergencies to the Director of Training and/or Training Programs Manager for appropriate and timely response
- Serve as liaison between the workshop and Shakespeare & Company administration and production departments, if required
- Coordinate wrap-up of the program, including restoring and basic clean-up of supplies and spaces, completing workshop paperwork and filing, and preparing final documents
Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Characteristics
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with multitasking abilities. Stage management experience a plus, attention to detail and accuracy a must
- Highly capable of anticipating needs and navigating shifting priorities while keeping a bird’s eye view
- Ability to discern and prioritize the overall community experience when making important decisions and judgment calls in the moment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, coupled with strong written and oral communication skills
- A positive attitude and energy, and a forward-thinking, empathetic, and collaborative management style, exhibiting an openness to many perspectives and experiences
- A commitment to values of anti-racism and anti-oppression and personal and/or professional experiences advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
- Experience in organizing, working with, and communicating effectively with groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences
- Interest and respect for the foundational principles and methods in Shakespeare & Company’s commitment to the actor/audience relationship
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google applications, and Zoom
- Completion of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen, including the latest booster released in the fall of 2023
- Valid Driver’s License
Candidates who possess the above qualifications, or transferrable skills, are encouraged to apply. Please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and email addresses of three references. Applications are accepted until May 3, 2024.
Interested applicants should send a resume with e-mail contact for three references and a letter of interest to jobsearch@shakespeare.org (include: Position Title and Name in the subject line); or by mail: Job Search/Workshop Manager, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox MA 01240; or by fax: (413) 637-4274.
