Script Coordinator

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center•Waterford, CT

48d•$6,325•Onsite

About The Position

The Script Coordinator will work closely with the Literary Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of one of the most active literary offices for new work in the country, providing direct support to the National Puppetry Conference, National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, and the Cabaret and Performance Conference. Core duties include maintaining the literary department schedule, overseeing departmental operations and supply orders, overseeing script printing and distribution for NPC and NMTC. They will work closely with the Literary Manager to onboard and train the literary department’s junior staff members, which will include 3-5 Writers Assistants and Literary Fellows. A strong command of word processing software is required, including Microsoft Word, Final Draft, and GoogleDocs. Leadership, a love of teamwork, and strong communication skills are essential. Detailed overview of job responsibilities below: The Script Coordinator will lead Script Office setup at the start of the O’Neill’s summer season, and oversee its reset when the summer comes to a close. This includes setting up multiple desktop computers, printers, and workspaces. Work closely with the Literary Manager and Artistic Associate to onboard and train Literary Office junior staff members, including 3-5 Writers Assistants and Literary Fellows. This training includes a rigorous overview of office operations and technology (printers, laptops, etc), training in word processing softwares (Microsoft Word, Final Draft, etc) to facilitate script revision distribution, rehearsal room etiquette, and best practices for research requests and dramaturgical support. Oversee script printing and distribution for the O’Neill during NPC, NMTC, and CAB. Work with literary staff to create a script printing matrix for the summer; confirm that writers submit their scripts by deadline; ensure that printed scripts are distributed to stage management teams prior to the start of each workshop. Manage the literary department’s weekly schedule in close collaboration with the Literary Manager and Artistic Associate. This includes setting literary staff hours, coordinating rehearsal schedules for multiple Conferences, and communicating changes as needed. Manage the Script Office summer calendar. This includes showtimes for PUP, NPC, NMTC, and CAB; O’Neill staff and summer events; rehearsal blocks for NPC, NMTC, and CAB; and literary department events, including weekly meetings, training sessions and practicums, and professional development for Writers Assistants and Literary Fellows. Work with the Literary Manager and Artistic Associate to maintain a weekly Script Office task list and oversee its execution. Delegate to Writers Assistants and Literary Fellows when appropriate. Maintain all virtual and physical Script Office spaces and ensure they remain tidy and well-organized. This includes overseeing office supply and paper orders for the Script Office as needed. Oversee script archiving for the National Puppetry Conference, National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, and Cabaret and Performance Conference.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
A commitment to teamwork and leadership
A strong command of word processing software is essential, including Microsoft Word, Final Draft, and GoogleDocs.

Nice To Haves

Comfort with office technology—PC and Mac OS desktop computers, Xerox machines, desktop printers—is recommended.

Responsibilities

Lead Script Office setup at the start of the O’Neill’s summer season, and oversee its reset when the summer comes to a close. This includes setting up multiple desktop computers, printers, and workspaces.
Work closely with the Literary Manager and Artistic Associate to onboard and train Literary Office junior staff members, including 3-5 Writers Assistants and Literary Fellows.
Oversee script printing and distribution for the O’Neill during NPC, NMTC, and CAB.
Manage the literary department’s weekly schedule in close collaboration with the Literary Manager and Artistic Associate.
Manage the Script Office summer calendar.
Work with the Literary Manager and Artistic Associate to maintain a weekly Script Office task list and oversee its execution.
Maintain all virtual and physical Script Office spaces and ensure they remain tidy and well-organized.
Oversee script archiving for the National Puppetry Conference, National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, and Cabaret and Performance Conference.