Company Manager (Full time, exempt) Reports to: General Manager The Castleton Festival is seeking a dynamic individual to join its team of arts professionals on February 1, 2013 as Company Manager. Now is an exciting time to be a part of this fast-growing international music festival, whose Artistic Director and Executive Director is Maestro Lorin Maazel. The ideal candidate has prior opera experience, reads music fluently, is highly organized, active, flexible and able to work in a dynamic environment with a variety of personalities. The Company Manager (full time exempt position) is responsible for providing the essential support required to maintain an efficient, producing Festival and the Castleton Artists in Training Seminar (CATS Program). This position works in conjunction with the Production Department in scheduling and coordinating all production elements of the Festival. The Company Manager has specific responsibilities in regards to guests, vehicles, transportation, housing, facilities, events and company mailings. The Company Manager works closely with the General Manager, the CFO, COO, Director of Institutional Advancement, department heads and production teams. High attention to detail and the ability to work independently is essential. Integral to this position is the demonstration of practical initiative; respectful, courteous and cooperative relationships; affirmative, efficient and ethical working practices. A strong commitment to the mission of the Festival in service to task, colleague, company and community is expected. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: �Arranges travel and temporary local housing for all artists/designers/CATS/faculty, production personnel and VIPs �Works with Director of Institutional Advancement to manage hotel, lodging and airlines sponsorships �Coordinates and tracks contents and mailings of information packets to faculty, staff and guest artists. �Meets and greets guests and all incoming personnel; provides tour of Festival facilities; assists with obtaining parking permits, keys, phone lists, “rules of the house”,paychecks, reimbursements, etc. �Serves as "on-call" liaison to all visiting artists and CATS �Prepares/maintains season files �Volunteer coordination, to include Volunteer Usher recruitment/management in conjunction with House Manager and the Production Department �Facilitate auditions Housing, Travel and Transportation: �Solicits housing opportunities from company members, community stakeholders, volunteers and apartment/hotel managers, maintaining information on available options. �Arranges travel and housing for company members when they travel for Festival business. Vehicles: �Secures vehicles (rentals) in support of activities �Coordinates vehicle use, vehicle maintenance, obtaining gas credit cards, submitting trip cards and gas receipts, etc. �Prepares transportation/bus schedules in coordination with Stage Management and Festival needs concerning scheduled rehearsals, classes, etc. Volunteer Coordination: Build, inspire, and coordinate a team of volunteers, including ushers and host-families by developing relationship-building volunteer opportunities, convening meetings, and encouraging participation.

· Ability to generate enthusiasm and loyalty among volunteers. · Familiarity with Northern VA and Metro DC volunteerism communities strongly preferred, especially in

Rappahannock, Fauquier, Fairfax counties and the Town of Culpeper · Top-notch communication skills-in person, on the phone, and in email. · Superior ability to organize, schedule, and manage participants in several activities concurrently. · Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail. · Proficiency in building and managing a budget.

Recruitment/new hires: �Provides new employees with tour of Festival facilities and assists with obtaining parking permits, email and phone access, and keys. Facilities: �Coordinates with Production Department to plan travel/ meals regarding offsite rehearsal/performance spaces �Assists the Production Department in coordinating and implementing safety programs, inspections, MSDS files, and other safety issues as required by AHC, including Workmen’s Compensation activities. Production Process: �Attends Periodic Production meetings. �Assists in coordination of needs and scheduling for performance issues. �Onsite during technical and dress rehearsals for productions.

Other Duties: �Coordinates all medical needs in consultation with the Production and General Managers. �Attends additional company meetings as needed. � Position also requires working nights and weekends during season as per the rehearsal and performance schedule.

Qualifications: �Bachelor’s degree required with 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar position preferred. �Understanding of the various elements of the opera production process – production, technical and performance. High level of computer proficiency in standard business software including Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). �Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge and usage of correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation. �Valid driver license and reliable transportation required. �Ability to lift 25 pounds to 50 pounds with assistance. Salary commensurate with experience. Note that this position requires daily presence in the Festival Administrative office from August through May in Washington, D.C. as well as in the Castleton Festival office in Castleton, VA during the summer months. The position entails some work on evenings, weekends and holidays. Position How to apply Please submit a cover letter that describes your interest and qualifications. Send a resume, the names of three professional references and salary history or requirements. Deadline for submissions is January 30th. Electronic submissions preferred. MS Word or Adobe Acrobat attachments only, please. EOE Nancy Gustafson Castleton Festival-Company Manager Search Castleton Festival 2300 N Street NW – Suite 5254 Washington, DC 20037 bayardj@castletonfestival.org