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Associate Business Representative | Live Performance
Based in New York City
Job Description:
United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE is accepting applications for the position of
Associate Business Representative in the Live Performance Department in New York City.
This position reports to the Business Representative for Live Performance and supports all aspects of the
department’s work—both in the office and in the field. The role involves engaging directly with artists
working across multiple industries and design categories, conducting site visits, and managing the intake,
tracking, and dissemination of information. Responsibilities also include compiling and organizing data
required to process contract violations, such as remittance reports, monthly benefit reports, and timecards.
Additional responsibilities of the Associate Business Representative include:
- Participates in contract and benefit processing for the live performance department nationwide;
- Helps administer and enforce the Union’s collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and Union Project
Agreements (UPAs);
- Liaises with the Business Representative and two other Associate Business Representatives in Live
Performance to facilitate collaboration, ensure alignment of strategies, and support the efficient
administration of union contracts; and
- Contributes to the supervision of the Assistant Business Representative for Live Performance and Live
Performance Benefits Coordinator in the National/Eastern Region office in New York City.
This position requires significant contact with the membership as well as detailed data entry. The position is
based in our National/Eastern Region general office in New York City.
Description of Duties:
• Supervise contract and benefit data entry, processing, and reporting for the live
performance department nationwide
• Review and approve individual contracts for Designers and Assistant Designers working in
theatre, opera, and dance
• Identify, communicate, and resolve issues that may delay or prevent contract processing
• Research and information gathering, including compiling contract violation data and tracking missing
documents and remittance reports
• Track current and upcoming productions under Union's jurisdiction
• Serve as point of contact for third-party administrators of the Union’s benefit funds to ensure
contributions are reported and processed timely and accurately
• Support the Business Representative for Live Performance and the National Business
Agent in contract negotiations, grievance handling, and member engagement
• Create reports based on internal data to inform negotiations, organizing efforts, and other
projects, as needed
• Communicate with members, potential members, agents, and employers, answering
questions about Union membership, agreements, benefits, etc.
• Coordinate with and support regional offices, as needed
• Interface with other industry unions and organizations
• Plan and track the site visit schedule, communicate with members, and join site visits
• Work with Organizer to develop a Site Visit Go Kit & Checklist, including but not limited to handouts,
method of pacing visits, QR codes, etc.
• Assist with the intake, tracking, and dissemination of information and follow up related to site visits
and member needs
• Aide scene shop, safety and organizing efforts as necessary
Skills Requirements:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of computer literacy and mastery of Microsoft Office Suite required; prior experience with
databases preferred
• Experience analyzing financial data a plus
• Comprehension of contract language such as benefit, wage, and overtime premium provisions
• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Working knowledge of the live performance and broader entertainment industry and/or labor unions
• Experience working with people from a diverse array of backgrounds
• Strong attention to detail
The successful applicant will have good language skills both verbal and written, professional discretion, and
care for confidential information, mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite, well-developed organizational and
logistical skills, attention to detail, proven interpersonal intelligence, and the ability to work with a variety of
personalities. Professional knowledge of the motion picture industry and/or labor unions strongly preferred.
The salary range for this position is $70K to $75K plus excellent benefit package including defined benefit
pension and generous 401(k) match.
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 underrepresented
groups.
To Apply:
• Send letter and résumé, via email, 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
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.