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SENIOR BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE,
CENTRAL REGION

Summary

Actors' Equity Association, the trade union representing more than 48,000 Actors and Stage Managers of the professional theatre throughout the United States, is seeking a highly experienced, highly skilled Senior Business Representative for the Central Regional Office in Chicago. The Senior Business Representative plays a large role in a number of contract negotiations, while being a key member of the Central Region’s management team and directly supervising the region’s Business Representatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and advise Business Reps on all contracts and contractual matters
• Train and mentor new Business Reps
• Perform performance evaluations of Business Reps and contribute to evaluations of other staff members
• Negotiate or assist in negotiating Equity agreements
• Participate in Senior Staff meetings and events
• Lead and attend committee meetings; attend Central Regional Board and Council meetings
• Serve as liaison between Central Regional Director (CRD) and national staff
• Participate and/or serve as an alternate to the CRD for labor relations events, e.g., CEILC
• Assist the CRD and Office Manager in day-to-day management of the office and staff, including, but not limited to, interviewing and hiring, staffing and coverage issues, and employee discipline
• Participate in SEIU negotiations of staff contract; assist with the interpretation and enforcement of SEIU Agreement and the handling of grievances
• Provide back-up for regional director’s responsibilities when CRD is out of the office, including, but not limited to, CRB duties, Board member/Councilor relations, staff-related concerns and any bonding issues
• Provide back-up for office manager responsibilities when the Office Manager is out of the office

Requirements: Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong writing skills required; skill in drafting contract language preferred
• Demonstrated experience as a successful negotiator required – negotiation of contracts in live theatre a plus
• At least five years of senior level labor professional or Business Representative-type experience or senior level theatre industry experience, including negotiation of labor contracts, required
• Demonstrated experience in senior level management and employee supervision with a general awareness of best business and human resources practices required
• Knowledge of Equity Agreements, including, but not limited to, LORT (League of Resident Theatres) and CAT (Chicago Area Theatres), preferred
• The ability to work nights and weekends and attend performances required
• The ability to travel required
• An interest in theatre and live performance strongly preferred

Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent fully-paid family health benefits (medical, dental, optical)
• 401(k)
• Employer-funded defined benefit pension plan

To Apply:
Send a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and writing sample to: centraljobs@actorsequity.org

Actors’ Equity Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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