"Company Manager"

Posted: 06-Jan-26

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 272095

To apply, please submit a cover letter and professional resume as a single PDF or Word document to careers.umich.edu (posting number 272095). Submitted materials should speak directly to the applicant's interest in and qualifications for the advertised position, highlighting how the role you are applying to aligns with your professional experience and career aspirations. Your submission will also be used to assess your written communication skills.

Application review will begin in mid-January. Questions about the application process can be directed to Dr. Sara Armstrong, CRLT Players Theatre Program Director, at skarmst@umich.edu. Please use the subject line "CRLT Players Position" for all related correspondence.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in performing arts administration and/or event planning
• Ability to manage complex flows of information related to a high number of projects with varying scopes, timelines, and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in contract administration
• Experience in coordinating travel (i.e., booking flights, arranging ground transportation, securing lodging, preparing itineraries)
• Deep familiarity with Google Suite office tools, experience using virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Hangout) for meetings and events, and a willingness to explore and learn new technologies
• Demonstrated commitment and experience contributing to the cultivation of a collegial, equitable, and accessible working environment
• Ability to move within workspace to access necessary materials; ability to travel between buildings to deliver materials, including small set pieces and stage props; ability to regularly lift and move equipment and supplies, weighing up to 50 pounds

The Players recognize that representation matters, not just in the pieces that we present, but in our staff composition as well. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals from backgrounds historically underrepresented in both higher education and the performing arts industry.

CRLT provides regular professional development opportunities for all staff, and supervisors work closely with individual staff members to support their professional growth and career goals. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge, and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss any salary questions you have throughout the recruiting/hiring process.

Typical work hours at CRLT are M-F, 8am-5pm, with occasional night and weekend responsibilities.

The current modality for this position is hybrid. In-person presence is required for one shared in-office day with area colleagues and as job duties demand. Pragmatically, this means that staff in this position will work in-person between one and five days a week. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

To learn more about the Players, CRLT, U-M, or the Ann Arbor community, please explore this compiled list of resources.