Administrative Interim Assistant Company Manager McCarter Theatre Center Princeton, NJ

POSITION:
Interim Assistant Company Manager

DEPARTMENT:
Production, Company Management

REPORTS TO:

Interim Company Manager

CLASSIFICATION:
Initially Part-time, transitioning to Full-time;
Temporary;
Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $27/hr; medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and paid holidays; paid parental and bereavement leave; flexible spending and health savings accounts; employer-sponsored life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), as well as voluntary supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match; free parking within walking distance;

and additional benefits and perks.

LOCATION &

SCHEDULE:

This is an in-person position primarily reporting to our theaters at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ. Schedule includes frequent nights, weekends, and some holidays, as determined by the production calendar. Weekly schedule will vary, with 40 hours guaranteed, depending on production needs and availability.

START DATE:

This position is currently on a fixed term, preferred to start as early as February 2, 2026, on a part-time basis, with full-time work commencing on or around the Company Manager’s leave of absence early/mid-March through early/mid-June 2026.

McCarter Theatre Center is seeking a highly organized, service-oriented Interim Assistant Company Manager to support the care, coordination, and day-to-day experience of visiting artists across our Theatre Series productions and Presented Events. Working closely with the Interim Company Manager, this role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth logistics, thoughtful hospitality, and responsive administrative support that allow artists to focus fully on their work.

From coordinating travel and housing to supporting artist onboarding and event logistics, the Interim Assistant Company Manager serves as a key point of connection across departments, helping to create a welcoming, well-run, and artist-centered environment.

• Assist in coordinating and executing local ground travel for artists and grocery runs for the Theatre Series company, ensuring timely transportation and provision of necessary supplies.
• Prep and maintain McCarter housing for visiting artists, including purchasing supplies, scheduling cleaning services, and ensuring that accommodations meet the needs of the artists.
• Run errands as required for the Theatre Series company and Presented Event artists.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of welcome and onboarding materials for visiting artists and stage managers, ensuring they receive necessary information and support upon arrival.
• Provide day of support for hospitality needs for Presented Events, including setting up green rooms, catering, and other amenities for performers and guests.
• Provide administrative support to the Interim Company Manager, including scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, and maintaining accurate records and databases.
• In collaboration with the Interim Company Manager, gather, verify, and proof artist information for McCarter’s Marketing team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate on and support staff-wide wellness events, social gatherings, celebrations, and all-staff projects, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Stay informed about industry trends and better practices in company management and hospitality, contributing ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Prioritize safe working practices while embodying McCarter's safety and community expectations policies to maintain a secure environment for all staff, guest artists, and other collaborators.
• Engage in the ongoing work of fostering an equitable and inclusive environment ively seek ways to improve work practices to ensure greater accessibility, representation, and belonging for all, while upholding and exhibiting our stated values of “justice and joy, beauty and belonging.”

• Highly collaborative and communicative, with an optimistic outlook and the ability to remain composed,…