Company Manager

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, Manitoba Association of Playwrights (MAP) is the only organization in Manitoba devoted exclusively to new theatre creation. MAP has nurtured and supported countless plays that have graced our provincial, national and international stages. MAP boasts a range of programs and services, including a variety of dramaturgical support structures (dramaturgs provide guidance and mentorship in the writing process). We support emerging and established professional playwrights and theatre creators, as well as high school, university, and recreational playwrights.

MAP started as and remains a membership-driven organization. Growing from a dozen individuals in the early 80’s, we now have over one hundred and sixty members, consisting of playwrights and other theatre creators, as well as theatre enthusiasts and supporters. MAP is a founding tenant in the historic ArtSpace Building in the exchange district (1986 to present), where our facilities include the MAP office, our 600 sq. foot Rory Runnells Studio, two writing offices, and our Sydney & Margret Jarvis Playwrights Resource Centre.

Core Values:

• Stories have the power to change the world - Theatre is an art form that entertains, educates, startles, and transforms society.

• New plays sustain our art form - The creation of new plays is crucial to the existence of a living theatre.

• We honour the artist - The development of new work thrives in a safe environment that supports and encourages creative freedom and exploration.

• One-size-fits-one - Each storyteller is an individual, with a unique vision, voice, and process.

• All voices deserve to be heard - MAP champions equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all their forms, and is committed to the process of reconciliation.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit our website – https://mbplays.ca/ – for a complete list of MAP’s programs and services.

Job Description

The Company Manager (CM) will assist the Executive Producer (EP) in scheduling and information management related to MAP’s grant applications, reporting requirements, donation and sponsorship applications, as well as administrative tasks related to MAP’s workshops and other programs and activities. MAP is a two-person organization. The CM will be invited into artistic and administrative conversations with the EP, guiding all aspects of the organization.

Responsibilities:

- Work with the Executive Producer (EP) in the conception, formulation, and implementation of annual and long-term projects, services, and events

- Assist EP in scheduling and complying with MAP’s granting, reporting, and sponsorship requirements

- Create CAEA, PGC, and other contracts for actors and other artists MAP hires, liaise with artists to ensure completion

- Liaise with CAEA, PGC, and PACT as needed

- Co-ordinate all aspects of the High School Playwriting Program, including liaising with teachers, students, production partners, and hired dramaturgs and director

- Assist with administration of Harry Rintoul Award, Dramaturgically Speaking seminars, other MAP activities

- Assist with society compliance and policies: regularly review MAP’s policies, Strategic Plan, CAEA’s policies, ensure MAP fulfills all regulatory requirements

- Assist with administration of new Strategic Plan development process

- Assist with communications, including website and social media

- Some ongoing library/resource centre cataloguing and management (new acquisitions, loans, etc.)

- Other duties as discussed and agreed upon with the Executive Producer.

The Company Manager will work 30 hours per week, mostly during daytime office hours. The position will be mostly in-person, with options for partially remote work, and flexibility to set your own schedule.