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Position Summary: NJPAC Teaching Artists are professional artists and educators who teach a variety of arts disciplines in various environments across the state of New Jersey. Our programs are offered virtually, on-site and to schools, community centers and childcare centers throughout New Jersey. All TAs are paid for ongoing training opportunities as well as all meeting and planning time.

NJPAC Teaching Artists are on-call employees. Work fluctuates based on season, sales and TA availability.

Pay Rates:

Facilitation $50-$80/hr

Meetings and Training $28.35/hr

Documentation $13/hr

 

We are currently prioritizing the following opportunities:

Dance: Musical Theater choreographers, Creative Movement

• Creative Movement: use the elements of dance and movement to engage elementary students to support storytelling and literacy development
• World Dance: (grades 3rd – 6th)  all cultural dance artists welcomed. Lesson planning required.

Hip Hop: Emcee’ing, Beatboxing, DJ’ing, Music Production, Graffiti, Dance 

Music: Recorder, Beginning Band

Professional Development Facilitators: All Artistic Disciplines

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate workshops, residencies, and/or Saturday and summer classes that are developmentally appropriate, focus on the whole student and build social-emotional learning in addition to artistic learning goals
• Create curriculum outlines and lesson plans that embody the goals of NJPAC’s program(s)
• Share curriculum outlines with NJPAC staff, classroom teachers, and school administration
•  Communicate with NJPAC and school staff regarding all aspects of programming
• Participate in paid meetings and training at NJPAC
• Travel to and work in all types of schools, on-site programs, and community settings across New Jersey. Some opportunities may be available for virtual options.

Qualifications and Special Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in the arts, education or arts-related field, or equivalent experience
• Professional experience in a performing art form and/or as a teaching artist or educator
• Experience working with diverse populations and ages
• Foundational understanding of healing centered, culturally responsive, anti-racist and/or social-emotional learning
• Strong classroom management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills in order to interact with students, classroom teachers, school administrators, and NJPAC staff
• Willingness to travel to and teach in various school settings in New Jersey
• Willingness to attend meetings, training, and complete paperwork in addition to teaching classes
• Reliable transportation
• Required background check & fingerprinting clearance 

No phone calls please. Candidates selected for audition and interview will receive a verbal or written response including a request for a sample lesson plan. Auditions and interviews are slated to happen in April. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but we will only conduct interviews three times a year in an effort to provide cohort training within the first month of on-boarding. To be considered for the Spring round of recruitment, please submit your application by April 12. 

For this position, please apply HERE.

NJPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Performance-based Ushers are needed for NJPAC 2024-2025 Season (weekly hours worked vary between 4 and 24). Ushers will be scheduled according to availability, skill set and performance calendar. This position is a Union job.

Responsibilities: 
 Must be friendly, polite and enthusiastic.
 Assist Head Usher with special requests as needed.
 Assist patrons by scanning tickets, greeting and escorting patrons to their seats, distributing programs, and attending to guests with special needs

Qualifications and Special Requirements: 
 High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
 Daytime availability/Weekend availability required
 Experience in guest/customer service or hotel/hospitality industry
 Ability to anticipate and fulfill the needs and concerns of guests.
 Possess a sensitive, friendly, engaging personality, and polished demeanor.
 Must be able to stand for long periods of time

No phone calls please. Please e-mail résumé to jobopportunities@njpac.org (be sure to note the job title in the subject line of your e-mail).  Your application will be reviewed and if we are interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will receive an invitation via email with more details regarding an interview. Candidates who have not received an invitation will not be interviewed.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union/domestic partnership status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws.

An applicant with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other state or other local laws.  A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship.

 

Please e-mail résumé to jobopportunities@njpac.org with the subject line USHER. If your application meets our needs, we’ll reach out to continue the process. Thanks for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you.

NJPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Senior Director, Faculty and Creative Practice
Department: Arts Education
Reports To: Vice President
Status: Exempt / Full-Time
Supervises: Associate Director of Professional Learning and Training and Program Directors

Position Summary:
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Arts Education Department is seeking a Senior Director of Faculty and Creative Practice. The position is responsible for the artistic expression across department programs and, through that lens, develop pedagogy, curricula, training and initiatives that align with the department’s vision and guiding principles. The goal is to strengthen the community of artists, teachers, students, families and community members to establish a creative hub that promotes innovation and art making. The position will research the intersection of artistic practice, the classroom, and the community, specifically in jazz, theater, hip hop arts and culture, arts integration, and early childhood for PreK – high school. The Senior Director of Faculty and Creative Practice will possess and cultivate a faculty who develop a deep understanding of community-embedded art initiatives, collaborative cultural approaches, and inclusive arts education practices. In direct support of the Vice President and in collaboration with the other department
Directors and the Faculty Leads, the Senior Director of Faculty and Creative Practice will develop a participatory community for creative artistic and educational practice placing NJPAC and the Arts Education Department at the center of innovation, leadership, and excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Subject to the policies and management directions established by the Vice President for Arts Education, the duties of the Senior Director of Faculty and Creative Practice shall include but are not limited to:

Program Development (40%)
● In collaboration with the Vice President, develop a creative and educational research agenda, including general operating plans and annual goals, objectives, and priorities for faculty leads and the breadth of the department programs.
● Lead the design and development of creative engagement, arts educational, and learning opportunities for programs and training that:
o Align with the Department’s Mission, Strategic Plan, and broader organizational
priorities
o Leverages the assets of the Department
o Create visibility for Arts Education through innovative art-making and educational
approaches
o Incorporate instructional best practices to achieve optimal learning outcomes for
various stakeholders, including children, students, teachers, and community
members.
o Are feasible within organizational constraints and goals
o Reflect and enhance performing arts genres and the diversity and breadth of
contemporary issues
o Educate, inspire, and engage a broad range of students, faculty, and audiences
through a variety of program offerings, formats and platforms
o Drive participation, strengthen faculty and student experience, and deepen
connections to the varied communities of Newark in particular
● Think holistically about department programs and creative initiatives to make
informed choices about program creation and enhancements
● Spearhead creative initiatives to engage diverse communities.
● Establish an arts education faculty community that cultivates creative artistic
practices and/or scholarship that reflect inclusive excellence in the approaches to
creative research and arts education.

Program Management (40%)
● Cultivating a faculty community that sustains high retention and possesses a deep understanding of NJPAC teaching philosophy, excellent teaching practices, creative thinking and artistry, and strong collegiality.
● Responsible for maintaining a full and diverse roster of faculty.
● Work with Human Resources to recruit, hire, and onboard necessary faculty.
● In collaboration with the Senior Manager of Professional Development and Training, design and execute necessary training for the faculty to ensure knowledge of contemporary artistic approaches and sound pedagogical practices, including anti-racist, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.

● Further develop, build, and manage partnerships with external stakeholders—cultural institutions, educational professionals, community groups & leaders, government agencies

●Monitor and measure the success and impact of programs and faculty teaching and artistic works.
● Develop marketing strategies for programs in collaboration with Marketing and
Communications staff so programs achieve maximum reach and educational impact

●Ensure market material accurately reflects the creative and educational goals of the programs.

Financial Management (20%)
● Create annual program budgets that align with department goals, priorities and strategic plans.
● Responsible for maintaining program expenses, ensuring accuracy and alignment with assigned budgets.
● Approve payroll hours, and track vendor contract invoicing and payments.
● Work with the Development team to apply for funding opportunities from individual, government, foundation, and corporate sources.
● Manage donor visits and provide necessary reports for funders.

Qualifications and Special Requirements:
● A significant artistic record, demonstrated by the creation and production of 15 + original works with youth or original professional works.
● A robust creative research portfolio and a fully developed perspective and practice regarding teaching and creating.
● Possess an active creative practice grounded in innovative performance, deep community engagement or creative placekeeping.
● An exceptional artist-teacher with 10+ year teaching experience and who is able to build upon the department programs and the creative strengths of the faculty.
● Strong understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion implementation including anti-racist practices.
● Demonstrated dedication to the sustainability of art and culture in our society, as well as committed to social justice.
● At least six (6) years experience in a leadership and administrative capacity responsible for producing, presenting, managing staff, and budgeting arts training projects and performing arts events for an arts center or presenting organization.
● A broad and deep understanding of creative and innovative practice in performing arts presentation, production, and/or arts education.
● Demonstrated ability to create educational programs and pedagogy grounded in a creative work and process.
● A background as a teaching artist is preferred, and an interest in and ability to
participate in curriculum development, design, and revision is required.
● A significant interest in transdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge and appreciation of various forms of the performing and experimental arts.
● A track record of performing and/or presenting in conventional and non-traditional forums.

●Extensive experience in supervising staff and faculty including conducting evaluations and annual reviews.
● The capability to attract, mentor, and support exceptional faculty and students is essential.
● Knowledge of the current trends and transformations in the artistic professional landscape and educational industries.
● An openness to sharing with and receiving from, others -ideas, experience and knowledge.
● Superb organizational and communication skills, and detail orientated, and flexible.
● A love of teaching and learning and a strong belief that successful artists must have strong skills in entrepreneurship and management.
● Bi-lingual preferred, Spanish a plus
● Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as requested. Some evening and weekend hours required.
● Demonstrated command of computer skills including Salesforce and databases and specifically Microsoft Suite is required.
● Masters or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or be able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in a comparably rigorous, culturally or artistically-specific manner.

Please e-mail résumé/CV, cover letter, artist statement and teaching philosophy to
jobopportunities@njpac.org with the subject line SR. DIR FACULTY,CREATIVE PRACTICE.

NJPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Department: Production

Reports To: AVP, Performance Operations

Status: Exempt – Full Time

Salary: $80,000 – $90,000

Start Date: Fall 2024

Supervises: Casual Production Staff, Union Stage Crew of 13 House Crew (4 Heads, 6 Assistant Head, 3 Specialists) and extra Crew

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, by celebrating diversity, shall be America’s foremost urban presenter of arts and entertainment, a creative and effective leader in arts education for children, a convener of useful and enlightening civic engagement events, and a catalyst for economic development in its home city of Newark.

Position Summary:

As a manager in the production office, the Production Manager works with the AVP, Performance Operations by aiding in the day to day stage and performance related operations, including stage schedules, the maintenance of stage related equipment and facilities, performance expense management and reporting. The Production Manager assists the AVP, Performance Operations to oversee the daily stage labor and other contracted employees in order to successfully fulfill the production requirements of the event. Primary assignments include production management of pop, rock, comedy, community engagement and arts education, internal NJPAC, and Women@NJPAC presentations along with rentals of nonprofit and for-profit live events and broadcasts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

● Advance and manage presentation of pop, rock comedy, community engagement and arts education presentations including rentals of nonprofit and for profit live events and broadcasts. Must be in regular communication with clients to ensure all technical elements are implemented

● Under the AVP’s guidance, formulate and implement plans to maintain and improve quality of production standards for related operations

● Plan and make recommendations to the AVP for the allotment of resources required to fulfill the production requirements of assigned events using the theaters, including equipment, dressing rooms, wardrobe, catering; communicate directly with artists and/or their representatives, regarding technical riders and any other performance needs

● Communicate directly with artists and/or their representatives, regarding technical riders and any other performance needs. Manage the approved plan.

● Manage the approved plans for the allotment of resources required to fulfill the production requirements of assigned events; communicate directly with artists and/or their representatives, regarding technical riders and any other performance needs

● Assist in scheduling and supervising all performance related stage labor

● Facilitate the hiring, scheduling, and with the AVP, supervise casual production staff including Temporary Production Managers, Stage Managers and Lighting Designers as required by the productions

● Create and maintain daily load-in, load-out, rehearsal, performance and maintenance schedules

● Recommend budgets for performance, and control expenditures within approved budgets

● Production manage events at outside venues from NJPAC as assigned

● Assist in the supervision of the maintenance and repair of all theatrical systems, rigging, electric, sound, and machinery, throughout the facility

● Under the AVP’s guidance, formulate and implement plans to maintain and improve quality of standards for production operations

● Evaluate and recommend capital improvements to theatrical equipment and/or to the interior of the theaters

● Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Special Requirements:

● Experience touring and managing presentation of pop, rock and comedy, along with rentals of nonprofit and for profit live events and broadcasts required

● College degree or equivalent experience suggested

● Seven (7) years experience touring experience managing stagehands in a collective bargaining environment; preferably in a multi-theater environment

● Seven (7) years experience touring interpreting the production needs of artists and other users

● Management of broadcast events in a theatrical environment a plus

● Knowledge of stage related activities such as carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, props, costumes/wardrobe, stage design, touring, special effects, mechanization, drafting, structural engineering and theater design

● Successful budgeting and control experience

● Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Able to represent NJPAC to artists, clients, renters and vendors

● Ability to work comfortably in a negotiating setting with artists’ managers and production managers in all art forms (concerts, symphonies, dance, etc) and with varying renters (benefits, corporate, school, etc.)

● Ability to specify and secure outside services and materials to support NJPAC productions as needed

● Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, strong emphasis in Google Sheets, Google Docs, Excel, and Word

● General knowledge of CAD, Lightwright preferred. Working knowledge of Vectorworks required

● Ability to set own priorities, take initiative, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

● Must have extremely strong organizational skills and work habits

● Must have the ability to assess a situation and independently take action to address it

● Strong problem-solving and logistics management skills are absolutely necessary

● Must be able to commit to long days and irregular hours

● Proven ability to lead and manage team of production managers, assistant production managers, stage managers, contract staff, artist assistants and union crew

● Commitment to leading with Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility principles.

● NJPAC offers benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, and long-term disability coverage. NJPAC also provides generous PTO policy including 10 company holidays; sick and parental leave; as well as complimentary and discount tickets. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills and experience.

.● NJPAC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. NJPAC is actively seeking applications from qualified individuals from the broadest possible community.

Please e-mail résumé, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobopportunities@njpac.org with the subject line “Production Manager”. The Cover Letter is a requirement for this position 

If your application meets our needs, we’ll reach out to continue the process. Thanks for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you.

NJPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Title: Operation Support Staff

Status: Part Time

Salary: 18/hr

Position Summary:

The Operations Support and Services Staff is responsible for the hands on preparation of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for various performances, special events and meetings, including setting up chairs, tables, and staging, applying appropriate skirting/linen as directed, operating audio/visual equipment, loading/unloading supplies, and performing any minor maintenance necessary prior, during and subsequent to events. This position also assists the mailroom and package operation of incoming and outgoing parcels at NJPAC including equipment maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide hands on preparation of set ups of tables, chairs, audio/visual equipment and other portable furnishings/equipment necessary for a performance, banquet, conference, meeting and/or other events.

• Provide hands on setup of office spaces including desk, chairs, cabinets, bookcases, and partitions.

• Execute maintenance and repairs of inventory, including broken tables, chairs, and other portable furnishings/equipment.

• Operate hand and power tools, and other mechanical apparatus.

• Load and unload supplies to assist in the staging of performances and special events, and meetings in FOH spaces.

• Provide coverage of mailroom operations, including pick-up, sorting and distributing of mail and packages as needed.

• Ensure effective operation of the mailroom, including equipment maintenance (mail machine, copiers and select printers), completion of tasks and requests and efficient coverage as needed.

• Manage and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Special Requirements:

• High School Diploma required

• At least one (1) year experience on the Operations Support Staff or equivalent experience.

• Must possess solid administrative and computer skills including Word, Excel & network communications.

• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

• Able to lift and carry heavy objects from 50 to 100 pounds. Must have knowledge of the safest methods to be used in performing heavy manual labor.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to understand and follow, quickly and accurately, oral and written instructions.

• Ability to perform manual and custodial tasks over extended periods of time, often under deadlines.

• Must possess valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

For this position, please apply HERE.

 

NJPAC offers a hybrid working environment, this is not a fully remote position. Candidates must be able to work in-person in Newark. This position requires working occasionally outside of standard business hours – morning, evening and weekends, as well as some travel around the state. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces DEIA as part of our culture.

Title: Associate Director, Major Gifts

Status: Full time/ Exempt

Reports to: Managing Director, Individual Giving

SUMMARY:  Experienced frontline major gifts fundraiser, individual giving strategist, and relationship builder with a track record of success in developing and securing high five, six- and seven-figure gifts. Lead and execute donor and prospecting strategies that compel major donors to invest in NJPAC’s activities and mission.  Responsible for growing the major gifts pipeline, a donor group known as the Vanguard at NJPAC, developing and implementing strategies to solicit and/or upgrade major donor prospects and stewarding approximately $2.3 million in annual renewals. Work closely with the Managing Director, Individual Giving and collaborate with senior leaders and partners across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a dynamic, sophisticated multi-year individual giving fundraising, engagement and prospecting strategy that nurtures, solicits, and secures major gift contributions and partnerships that advance NJPAC’s annual fund, programming, campaign, and community development priorities.

• Establish, implement, and oversee a best-in-class engagement and stewardship program that builds and deepens premium relationships, retains and upgrades philanthropic support, creates a seamless and value-driven donor experience that leverages NJPAC’s artistic excellence and advances an institutional narrative focused on impact, outcomes, and access.

• Responsible for progressively increasing year over year revenue from new and existing major donors.

• Thoughtfully engage leading philanthropists and thought leaders around the major pillars of NJPAC’s strategic plan and create energy and demand in the marketplace for major leadership philanthropic investments in NJPAC. Leverage and align NJPAC’s leadership, talent, assets, and values with world class philanthropic partnership opportunities.

• Steward portfolio of approx. 70-90 major individual donors as well as a portfolio of philanthropic advisors / liaisons that support family foundations, donors advised funds, and community foundations.  Responsible for personally making solicitations and staffing leadership to make major asks.

• Proactively leverage NJPAC Board, Women @ NJPAC board and leadership committees to support and advance prospecting, solicitation and stewardship

• Support trusteeship and the identification of individual prospects for consideration for the NJPAC Board of Directors

• Oversee and implement relationship management systems to advance fundraising and stewardship. Ensure that NJPAC is at the leading edge of industry around data and analytics, wealth screening, reporting and recognition, gift acceptance, and communications.

• Serve as NJPAC ambassador and spokesperson at philanthropic and community events and meetings.

• Work cross-departmentally to craft and implement strategies and fundable projects for individual donors and prospects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-7 years of major individual gifts experience, in progressively more senior positions, including ability to solicit and manage gifts.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Strong ability to motivate and develop a team, including fostering a working environment that encourages collaboration, achievement and optimizes team performance.

• Proven ability to create new opportunities, manage change, lead entrepreneurial growth and execute innovative, sustainable initiatives.

• Highly motivated strategic thinker with exceptional written and verbal communication skills;

• Ability to build relationships and consensus across internal teams.

• Strong financial business acumen

• Superior organizational and project management skills.

• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel.  Experience with customer relation software preferred.

• Familiarity with New Jersey business sector

• Superior customer service skills

• Excellent project management with an ability to implement systems and follow-up processes.

• Self starter, independent and proactive

• Interest in the arts a plus

• Analytical and comfort with data and databases

• Experience with Salesforce or other Fundraising and ticketing software preferred.

• Evening/weekend work required.

For this position, please apply HERE.

 

NJPAC offers a hybrid working environment, this is not a fully remote position. Candidates must be able to work in-person in Newark. This position requires working occasionally outside of standard business hours – morning, evening and weekends, as well as some travel around the state. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces DEIA as part of our culture.

Department: Marketing
Reports to: Director of Institutional Marketing, Sales & Audience Development
Status: Exempt

Exciting opportunity to execute and help grow a robust, multi-channel membership program at New Jersey’s premier cultural institution. The person in this role is an administrator, responsible for the coordination, marketing and execution of annual fundraising campaigns targeted at approx. 1500 members giving between $100.00 and $749.00. This role will work closely and collaborate with multiple departments including CRM, Development, Marketing, Ticketing, Design and Digital.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

● Manage and implement annual membership campaign timelines, including fall and spring acquisitions, monthly renewals and special calendar and fiscal year end appeals

● Serve as lead contact with vendors that execute direct mail, list purchasing, premiums and more

● Analyze data and identify trends that can be leveraged to improve existing campaigns and develop new revenue opportunities

● Maintain up to date print, on site and web copy and collateral promoting membership and its benefits

● Maintain accurate revenue reporting

● Assist in the maintenance of member biographical data in Salesforce, including accurate member recognition

● Prepare mailings, invitations and email correspondence to members

● Expedite timely and accurate member benefit fulfillment, includes managing member priority alerts, planning member events and facilitating Pre-Sales and discounts

● Work closely with the head of loyalty services for all outreach campaigns via phone for upgrades, renewals, lapsed and acquisition campaigns

● Manage of all creative requests for membership materials in WRIKE including email and design needs

● Facilitate materials and copy for collateral design promoting membership and its benefits

● Management of Tabling for membership acquisition

● Work closely with the Manager of Individual Giving on attendee lists for membership events

● Manage and monitor income and expense budgets, includes tracking of invoices and submission for approval

● You’ll manage the postage account with the mail house

● You’ll manage Amex bills for the Marketing department

● Work closely with the institutional communication and creative services team to design and implement all materials

● Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

● 3-5 years of broad-based fundraising and/or marketing experience; direct mail program experience preferred

● Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to advance multiple activities and responsibilities at one time

● Growth mindset, and the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment

● Proven aptitude for working with data, with attention to accurate data entry and manipulation (Excel skills test will be required)

● Self-starting, assertive, results-oriented personality with an ability to work with a wide array of personalities

● Strong customer-service mindset, with the inclination to troubleshoot and solve problems and maintain a high level experience for NJPAC members

● Attention to detail combined with a high productivity work style

● Experience managing vendor relationships

● Experience with Salesforce software, preferred

● Ability to work nights and weekends as required

● Experience in the arts, preferred

● Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, required

For this position, please apply HERE.

 

NJPAC offers a hybrid working environment, this is not a fully remote position. Candidates must be able to work in-person in Newark. This position requires working occasionally outside of standard business hours – morning, evening and weekends, as well as some travel around the state. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces DEIA as part of our culture.

Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Events
Status: Exempt

The Manager of Special Events will work with the Director of Events to plan, coordinate, and execute events for NJPAC’s Development Department and Women@NJPAC. The manager will lead the development and production of fulfillment and member events that advance donor involvement, cultivation, and stewardship. Additional responsibilities throughout the year include supporting two large–scale Fundraisers and providing administrative support for the Women@NJPAC Board of Trustees. This position is an essential aspect of the fundraising effort and supports the overall donor experience through fulfillment and member events and multi- faceted fundraisers grossing upwards of $2.8 million annually for the Arts Center. This candidate must bring to the position maturity and professionalism and the ability to manage several projects at one time. In order to be successful, the candidate must be highly organized, manage logistics and details with ease, and bring exceptional interpersonal skills. She/He/They must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision, and be willing to work events during occasional evenings and weekends. The event manager will provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic team player, pay attention to detail, and be able to manage relationships with internal staff, vendors, volunteers, trustees, and donors.

Event Planning and Production

1. Support strategic development and coordinate calendar of events in collaboration with Director of Events
2.  Develop and execute high quality events that integrate fundraising goals and advance donor involvement
3.  Manage event production including timelines, budgets, invitation lists, managing RSVPs and guest lists, and post-event follow-ups.
4.  Manage event logistics including communication with volunteer leaders, consultants, caterer, internal staff, and other management or vendors depending on type of event.
5.  Assist with booking spaces, arrange catering, ordering supplies, and help ensure appropriate décor (linens, florals, etc.) to meet quality expectations
6.  Manage event needs for on-site production, including room layouts and manage clean- up for events
7.  Prepare event materials (name tags, materials, menus, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.)
8.  Propose new ideas and best practices for event-related matters and brainstorm and research new programs and initiatives

Marketing and Communications

1.  Work with NJPAC staff to oversee creation of all event materials including save the dates, invitations, eblasts, and other event collateral
2.  Add new projects into Marketing workflow using Wrike Project Management software
3.  Provide design concepts and copy
4.  Act as liaison with internal staff for review and approvals
5.  Help manage and maintain the Women@NJPAC website and social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
6.  Support event journal production

Database Management

1. Update and maintain donor records, ensuring that contact details and biographical information for donors and prospects is accurate
2. Ensure that event sponsor solicitation ask and gift updates are entered into the
3. Salesforce CRM system promptly and accurately
4. Provide support for online event portal (Classy): upload event details and design elements, draft and schedule notifications, manage ticketing and registration, create  auction items, etc.
5. Manage event details in Salesforce CRM system, such as creating and maintaining marketing lists, helping develop reports and metrics, creating registration pages, uploading final attendance information, etc.

Administration

1. Provide general administrative support to the Managing Director of Women@NJPAC, which may include Trustee stewardship efforts such as Birthday shoutouts and Board communications.
2. Coordinate and administer logistical aspects of Women@NJPAC’s Board of Trustees board and committee meetings, and special events, including reserving meeting rooms, arranging catering, materials and equipment
3. Take minutes at Women@NJPAC meetings and prepare for review
4. Provide administration duties for Women@NJPAC, including photocopying, stuffing mailings, ordering supplies and gathering resources to assist with event-related projects
5. Manage solicitation mailings for all events, gift acknowledgment and stewardship correspondence ensuring timely distribution
6. Handle payment of invoices and assist with developing and managing budgets
7. Establish and maintain event files and records

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree; with two – three years event or related work experience preferred
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and ability to mail merge; experience in Salesforce preferred
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, being able to represent NJPAC with high professionalism and grace under pressure
4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Strong writing and proofreading skills
6. Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments, and accomplish tasks with little supervision
7. Marketing/Social Media skills preferred
8. Design / Event Production skills
9. Must be able to work weekday evening events and weekends, when required.

For this position, please apply HERE.

 

NJPAC offers a hybrid working environment, this is not a fully remote position. Candidates must be able to work in-person in Newark. This position requires working occasionally outside of standard business hours – morning, evening and weekends, as well as some travel around the state. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces DEIA as part of our culture.

Department: Development
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Director, Corporate Partnerships

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) seeks a dynamic and results-driven
Manager, Corporate Partnerships to join our team. This role is responsible for developing,
managing, and growing corporate partnerships that generate an annual revenue goal of
$1.6 million. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in
corporate fundraising, possessing excellent business development and relationship-building
skills and a passion for the performing arts. As an active front-line fundraiser, this role is
responsible for the cultivation, stewardship and acquisition of new corporate donors and
renewal of current ones in the $5,000 – $25,000 range, including ownership of a portfolio of
approximately 60 corporate donors.
As the largest performing arts center in the state and the most diverse in the country, NJPAC
is continually innovating and is in the midst of several exciting projects. These include:
creating an arts and culture district in downtown Newark, the expansion of programs and
partnerships in Arts Education, Community Engagement and Arts & Well-Being, and
creating world-class programming for its 27th season. The Business Partners program at
NJPAC is the leading corporate philanthropy program in the region. The program consists
of over 100 companies across a variety of industries whose support enables all of our
mission-driven work and who benefit from networking with like-minded business leaders at
events like the Business Partners Roundtable, client entertainment, and employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities:
● Revenue Generation: Achieve an annual corporate revenue goal of $1.6M –
including renewals and new business – through strategic relationship management,
stewardship and solicitation of small to mid-level Business Partners (approximately
60 accounts) at the $5,000-$25,000 level. Monitor progress against revenue goals
and adjust strategies as necessary to ensure targets are met.

● Prospecting and Partnership Development: Identify, cultivate, and secure new
corporate partnerships while maintaining and enhancing existing relationships.
Actively maintain a pipeline of new qualified corporate prospects, in partnership with
the Director, Research and Prospect Management. Write customized proposals and
grant applications that align with NJPAC’s mission and corporate partners’ goals.

● Donor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for Business Partners,
ensuring exceptional service and stewardship. Oversee the communication,
implementation and fulfillment of partnership benefits and agreements. Engage with
Business Partners with the focus of increasing gifts, building value and strengthening
the relationship. Manage the Business Partners Committee by scheduling meetings,
creating agendas, communicating with members and identifying new members

● Strategic Planning: Collaborate with Director, Corporate Partnerships and
department leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for corporate
engagement and revenue growth.

● Reporting and Analysis: Track and report on partnership performance, including
revenue metrics, engagement levels, and ROI using Salesforce and other tools.
Prepare and present regular reports to Department VP and NJPAC leadership.

● Event Production: Coordinate and produce events and experiences for Business
Partners, including VIP receptions, behind-the-scenes tours, and special events,
ensuring all events align with NJPAC’s brand and deliver a high-quality experience
for partners. This includes the production of Business Partner Roundtables (BPRTs)
approx. 4 per year – panel and topic curation, event marketing and promotion,
strategies for growing attendance of and value for prospects and current Business
Partners, and working closely with the Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships on
execution of event logistics and marketing.

● Collaboration: Work closely with Women@NJPAC and the internal Development
teams to engage Business Partners with opportunities for special fundraising events
(i.e. Spotlight Gala and Spring Luncheon), as well as NJPAC’s marketing, social
impact, finance, production, and programming teams, the Office of the President, to
integrate corporate partnerships into broader organizational initiatives. Foster a
collaborative environment to maximize partnership opportunities and impact.

● Community Engagement: Represent NJPAC at industry events, conferences, and
networking opportunities to enhance the center’s profile and build potential
partnership connections.

Other Attributes:
• Minimum five years demonstrated business development or fundraising experience in
a professional sales or development position.

• A self-starter with a proactive, results-oriented work style

• At ease in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and ever-evolving environment

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills

• Team-oriented, with proven ability to collaborate; good listening skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to build relationships and consensus across internal teams

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe Acrobat

• Experience with Salesforce software preferred

• Commitment to the mission and values of NJPAC

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

For this position, please apply HERE.

 

NJPAC offers a hybrid working environment, this is not a fully remote position. Candidates must be able to work in-person in Newark. This position requires working occasionally outside of standard business hours – morning, evening and weekends, as well as some travel around the state. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces DEIA as part of our culture.

Department:  Ticketing Services

Status:  Non Exempt – Casual

Salary: $16/hr

Position Summary:

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Ticket Services department is responsible for all subscription and single ticket, parking, and gift certificate sales for the majority of performances presented annually at NJPAC.  This includes providing sales and customer service internally through box office, fax, mail and priority customer phone number and externally through a supplier based call center, web site and ticket fulfillment center.  Ticket Services is also responsible for supporting NJPAC Membership development programs including member enrollment and inquiry resolution. Box Office Representatives perform all required Box Office activities that are inclusive of the Ticket Services organization.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

• Handle face-to-face ticket sales and customer inquires during weekday hours consistent with mission of providing outstanding customer service
• Process all subscription ticket and single ticket, parking  gift certificate, and membership enrollments and renewal orders in ticketing system.
• When needed, provide backup support to answer phone calls on the priority customer phone line.
• When needed, assist with outbound customer support calls for event changes and cancellations.
• Efficiently and accurately manage a cash drawer.
• Assist patrons at the box office during pre-performance and intermission
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of all events and performances presented at NJPAC utilizing prepared and accessible print and digital media and verbal communications.
• Balance at the end of the shift to computer generated operator report.
• Light office duties including faxing, photocopying, filing and so forth.
• Prepare mailings (stuffing, labeling, sorting and sealing).
• Saturday & Sunday availability is required. 

 

Qualifications and Special Requirements:

1.  High School diploma required.
2. Two (2) years work experience, customer service or sales experience a plus.
3. Excellent customer service skills
4. Familiarity with the keyboard
5. PC literate
6. Good verbal communication skills.

For this position, please apply HERE.

 

NJPAC offers a hybrid working environment, this is not a fully remote position. Candidates must be able to work in-person in Newark. This position requires working occasionally outside of standard business hours – morning, evening and weekends, as well as some travel around the state. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces DEIA as part of our culture.