Jobs at AEA

Actor's Equity employs over 125 professional and support staff throughout its five office cities. From time to time, positions become available in our offices. Please respond by email or fax, no phone calls, please.

The Los Angeles office of Actors' Equity Association has immediate openings for Contract Associates.

Duties include working directly with a Business Representative on all matters related to assigned areas and theaters; entering contracts; handling heavy phones and answering basic questions; handling standardized correspondence to members, producers and theatres; executing Producer Questionnaire and coordinating the season closures and bond clearances; working with the Business Representative on special projects, research and achievement of daily goals.

Requirements are as follows: excellent communication, organization and public relations skills; maturity; self-motivation; ability to be a team player; strong work ethic; sensitivity to confidential information; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; ability to multi-task. Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Bachelor Degree from a four-year college or university and/or two years related experience and/or training required. Data entry experience a plus. Theatre background a plus, love of theatre a must.

Actors' Equity Association is the labor union that represents more than 4 7 ,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. AEA is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all persons under-represented in the work force.

Please submit cover letter and resume to westernjobs@actorsequity.org.

There are no positions currently available.

Actors' Equity Association seeking an energetic and motivated person to serve as:
Assistant to the Executive Director
The ideal candidate will provide key administrative and strategic support for the Executive Director of Actors' Equity Association, the progressive, dynamic labor union representing the 47,000 Actors and Stage Managers working in the professional theatre nationwide. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Schedule a wide array of activities and travel for busy Executive.
• Maintain collegial relationships with some 140 Equity staff working in four offices nationwide.
• Significantly and sensitively interact with theater industry leaders, union Executive Team, elected union leadership, star-level, and other performing artists at every level of success working in hundreds of theaters nationwide.
• Answer, facilitate, and respond to heavy telephone and e-mail traffic, coordinate meetings large and small, prepare correspondence, generate necessary meeting minutes and reports, conduct research via web, process special professional requests, and expertly handle of travel arrangements.
• Maintain cordial and collegial relationships with key leaders and staff of sister unions in the Arts, Entertainment & Media Industries, and broader Labor Movement.
• Serve as point person for Professionals and member team creating Equity's 100th Anniversary celebrations (1913-2013).
• Serve as point person for the Executive Director's contacts.

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word.
• Willingness to work extra hours and weekends when necessary.
• Proactive problem-solving "The Show Must Go On" attitude is valued.
• Experience in the Labor Movement and/or Theater a plus.
• Respect for confidentiality and discretion is a must.
• BA or equivalent degree in liberal arts or business preferred. Major or minors in theater, other performing arts, political science or labor studies a plus.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for career development and advancement
• Excellent fully paid family health benefits (medical, dental, optical)
• Employer funded defined benefit pension plan
• 401k

Submit a cover letter and resume to easternjobs@actorsequity.org (no calls please)

Actors’ Equity Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.