Job Description:
United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE is accepting applications for the position of Live Performance Contracts Administrator in New York City.
The Live Performance Contracts Administrator reports to the Business Representative for Live Performance, facilitates timely and accurate processing of designer contracts, and is responsible for handling incoming and outgoing mail for the office as well as extensive data entry. This position is based in our National/Eastern Region office in New York City. Note that this position will primarily require working in person at the office full-time and being fully vaccinated.
Description of Duties:
- Process all incoming mail
- Identify and resolve issues that may delay or prevent contract processing
- Communicate contract procedures to employers, designers, and agents
- Accurately record contract and benefit information in the union’s database for a wide variety of agreements
- Facilitate the return of fully executed contract documents to employers via snail mail and email as required
- Scan and upload all contract coversheets, riders, and supporting documentation into the Union’s database for easy retrieval by members and Business Representatives
- Assist Business Representatives with department filing and organization
Skills Requirements
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
- Strong computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with data entry and electronic record-keeping
- Comfortable with office equipment including telephone, scanner, printer, and photocopier
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
- Knowledge of live performance (theatre, opera, and dance) industry preferred
The salary for this position is $60,000 plus an excellent benefit package, including both a defined benefit pension and generous 401(k) match.
To Apply:
- Send letter and résumé, via e-mail, to LeVonne Barry at: JOBSEARCH@USA829.ORG.
- No phone calls or office visits will be considered.
- For more information on United Scenic Artists please visit: www.usa829.org
United Scenic Artists is committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are interested in candidates who are not historically represented in our field and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill and average of 60% of the criteria, yet women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you’re returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role and how your background and experience responds to the desired skills and qualities.