PEOPLE LIKE WHAT WE DO
‘Thanks again for this week. So much fun. What a great vibe. Compliments to all the staff. They are so friendly and professional.’ September 2022 — Arjen Lubach
‘If you don’t turn down the volume, I’m calling the police’ — Rude Neighbor
Location: Remote / Hybrid (minimum 1 in-person meeting per month at Boom Chicago)
Commitment: Approx. 6 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as you’re ready to make some noise!
Boom Chicago is an Amsterdam-based creative institution known for sharp comedy and bold ideas on stage and beyond. We market and promote many shows in our two biggest theaters (350 and 130 seats), plus innovative community shows in the Attic Theater (35 seats). We promote our own improv and sketch comedy shows, Comedy Embassy stand-up shows, custom corporate content, and visiting comedian events.
About the Role
The Assistant to the Artistic Director (AD) serves as a vital operational bridge between the creative department, the admin/operations teams, and the artistic leadership. This role combines high-level logistics with proactive inbox management, ensuring the “business of the art” runs smoothly so the Artistic Director can focus on shaping Boom Chicago’s creative vision.
You’ll Be Responsible For
1. Cast Relations and Scheduling
- Master Scheduling: Manage the calendar for the resident cast and corporate show
schedules. - Roster Management: Track “off-day” requests and availability to ensure every slot is filled.
- Inbox Monitoring: Flag urgent cast issues, respond to logistical/admin queries where
applicable. - Scheduling check-in and performance meetings: As determined by the AD
2. Operational Integration and Show Launching
- Cross-Departmental Bridge: Translate Artistic needs into actionable data for HR, Sales, and
Ops. - Show Deployment: When new shows are launched, ensure they are entered into the Google
Calendar and communicated promptly to Sales (for ticketing) and Operations (for staffing). - Venue Logistics: Manage the scheduling of which shows occupy which theater spaces,
ensuring all departments are aware of moves, updating the Google Calendar appropriately. - Communication: Maintain a high level of responsiveness via the Google Suite.
- Meeting Cadence: Weekly virtual check-ins, occasional in-person meetings.
- Props and equipment: Help the AD maintain supplies, equipment, and props.
3. Assisting the AD with reports and finances
- Invoice Verification: Check submitted invoices after verifying accuracy against the schedule.
Flagging any issues to the AD and following up as instructed. - Expenses: Keeping on top of actor expenses and flagging any issues.
- Keeping oversight with payments: For special shows and projects with the actors, etc.
We’re Looking for Someone Who
- Proactive Professionalism: You don’t just wait for tasks; you anticipate the needs of the
teams. - Experience: Previous administrative experience and a love of theatre is a major plus.
- Google Suite Mastery: If you are not already an expert, you will quickly learn the Google
Suite of products. Like Google Drive, Calendars, Docs, and Sheets. - Language: Professional fluency in English is required. Dutch is a plus for local
communication. - Availability: Flexible remote hours; must be available for scheduled in-person theater
meetings.
What You’ll Get
- A creative, fun, and fast-paced workplace
- A diverse team of marketing specialists that values humor, collaboration, and bold ideas.
- Tickets to shows (obviously), plus access to unique events and opportunities.
Ready to join the Boom?
Apply with your resume and a short note that tells us who you are, what you’ve done, and why you’re the right person to lead the charge.
Please send your application to [email protected].