Job Description

The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University is welcoming applications for the position of Company Management Assistant. CATF, a summer festival and leading producer of contemporary plays, is dedicated to telling diverse stories and developing new American theater. The festival premieres or produces multiple plays each season in three venues in rotating rep. CATF is committed to supporting the unique needs of new work while fostering an environment of fun and company community. Located 90 minutes from DC, CATF makes its home in one of America's coolest small towns, Shepherdstown, WV.

Company Management Assistant report to the Company Manager and Assistant Company manager. Responsibilities include: supporting the CM and ACM in achieving artist onboarding; transportation of artists and guests; artist housing preparation; coordinating artist arrival to housing including box and suitcase delivery; facilitate meals for artists as needed; carrying out coordination of company events; and perform office related tasks.

All members of the Company Management team will be required to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends, as well as rotate on-call duties for unexpected emergencies such as housing lock outs, after-hours transportation, medical needs, etc. The Company Manager will create a schedule that is mutually beneficial to all members of the team with staggered days off.

Applicants should have a human centric style of management and ability to approach all individuals and situations with empathy, upholding CATF's passion for radical hospitality. As well as being comfortable adapting to schedule changes and shifting priorities as needs arise.

Position requires engaging with new people on a regular basis; a desire to work in a collaborative environment while also working independently on specific responsibilities; having time-management skills, organization skills and attention to detail; ability to lift and ; climbing stairs; working outdoors; sitting in a vehicle for long periods of time; use of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and other task management apps; use of personal cell phone; a valid driver's license.

Ideal candidates for the Company are team players: positive, flexible, eager to learn, work collaboratively, and value and practice Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive (ARAO) efforts. Click here to learn about CATF's ARAO Values

For 2024, all CATF staff and artists are subject to mandatory vaccination, booster policy, and any additional CATF COVID-19 safety protocols when working within CATF facilities. CATF will continue to monitor updates in guidance for minimizing the spread of COVID-19 and will update policies in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

Depending on the department, positions begin between mid-May and late June and go through the beginning of August. All staff and interns are provided free air-conditioned housing within walking distance of air-conditioned theaters and workspaces, and free use of university gym, pool, and laundry facilities.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three references.

Electronic submissions only please.

Visit to learn more about CATF and the upcoming summer season.

CATF is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, Veteran, or ability status. CATF makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please email us at info@catf.org

Job Tags

Summer work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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