NJPAC
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located in downtown Newark, NJ, is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.

Arts & Well-Being Fellow will provide assistance in administration and project coordination. This fellow will work closely with the Arts & Well-Being Program Manager to plan and implement arts in health programs in hospitals and community locations. The fellow will learn about the importance of arts for our health and well-being, and how to manage multifaceted projects and programs. 

Reports to Senior Director, Arts & Well-Being  

Schedule 

• This is an 8-week Summer fellowship running from June 12 to August 4, 2023
• Must be available Tuesday mornings; additional days and times to be discussed with supervisor
• 20 hours per week

Responsibilities 

• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of Arts & Well-Being programs
• Attend Arts & Well-Being programs
• Contribute to eblasts and social media content promoting programs
• Attend internal planning meetings
• Maintain the Arts & Well-Being calendar
• Schedule all Arts & Well-Being and engaged partner’s meetings and prepare follow-up communications afterward, such as thank-you’s, memos, links, collateral sharing
• Create engaging Powerpoint decks relating to Arts & Well-Being programs
• Collaborate and strategize with Arts Education and Community Engagement departments
• Manage data and reporting in Salesforce 

Minimum Qualifications

• Student must be either; a junior, senior, post-grad or graduate student currently enrolled or up to one year post graduation
• Ability to be self-motivated, prioritize tasks, and work independently on projects and assignments
• Strong computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Google applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills; phone, email, interpersonal

Preferred Qualifications 

• Pursuing degree in arts, health sciences, public health, or communications
• Past, or current, volunteer experience
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Extra curricular activities

Pay $15.00 /hr 

Application Instructions 

Must complete an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and writing sample,  through NJPAC’s website. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please. 

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

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located in downtown Newark, NJ, is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.

We are currently hiring for our Fellows Program.  

The Arts Education Department fellow is to provide assistance in supporting our department staff with the administrative duties and execution of our Summer Performing Arts Programs.

Reports to Manager of In-School Programs 

Schedule

• This is an 8-week Summer fellowship running from June 12 to August 4, 2023
• Must be available Tuesday mornings, Thursday nights 5-8pm; additional days and times to be discussed with supervisor
• 20 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal departments (Curriculum, Operations) on effective procedures to manage program-wide challenges
• Engage and develop relationships with students and families
• Support and observe daily classes and communicate observations and provide evaluative feedback to Curriculum and Operations team as needed
• Support business affairs (Payroll questions, Letters of Assignment, Student Invoices, etc.), on-site faculty and program assistant oversight
• Collaborate with the performances team on the production of Summer Performing Arts Student Shares
• Assist with Marketing Research for local schools and local community events in the Newark area; transportation is not required
• Assist with gathering Marketing materials for community events
• Participate in tabling at Sounds of the City and distribution of marketing materials to the local community during summer events.
• Create new and innovative ideas for Marketing campaigns for Fall programming
• Assist with maintaining data quality using our CRM system (Salesforce)
• Support summer on-site and off-site residency programs by assisting with scheduling and tracking teaching artists assignments and communications (Salesforce, Google Sheets, Google Classroom, etc.) 

Minimum Qualifications

• Fellow must be either; a junior, senior, post-grad or graduate student currently enrolled of up to one year post graduation
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate grace under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and successful experience working and interacting with diverse population of students, faculty and staff
• Strong computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms etc.)
• Present a professional demeanor that appropriately represents NJPAC

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Salesforce and/or Arts Vision is helpful
• Experience and/or coursework in the performing arts, including music, theater, dance and/or other arts-related field

Pay $15.00 /hr

Application Instructions

Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and writing sample, through NJPAC’s website.  No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please.

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

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located in downtown Newark, NJ, is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.

We are currently hiring for our Fellows Program.  

The Community Engagement fellow’s role is to assist with developing and maintaining long-term relationships with multicultural civic, professional, educational and faith based organizations that have the potential to create deeper access and creative use of NJPAC resources and cultural products in the community.  The fellow will learn every aspect of engaging communities.  At the conclusion of the Fellowship, the fellow will be able to produce a community engagement event by one’s self. 

Reports to Assistant Vice President, Community Engagement & Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Schedule

• This is an 8-week Summer fellowship running from June 12 to August 4, 2023
• Must be available Tuesday mornings; additional days and times to be discussed with supervisor
• 20 hours per week 

Responsibilities

• Contact community partners and identity opportunities for upcoming promotions, partnerships, and event participation and/or collaboration
• Support Producers in advancing internal and external Community Engagement events, including displaying theater signage, rolling carts and management of LCD screens
• Work a minimum of three (3) community events per week serving as the production assistant, setting up sound equipment and volunteer table
• Help manage internal and external events, including planning and implementing processes for community engagement events
• Communicate electronically and verbally with additional and new local marketing resources, e.g. social media, URL’s, media partners and community partners
• Drop off materials in the hyperlocal area
• Research and contact community partners, universities and ERG groups to identify opportunities, potential speakers, platforms for content sharing and additional resources on specific social justice topics for Standing in Solidarity programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fellow must be either; a junior, senior, post-grad or graduate student currently enrolled of up to one year post graduation
• Strong initiative and ability to work effectively in a fast paced, non-profit arts environment

• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and ability to be self-motivated

• A high level of motivation and energy
• Must be able to lift 15-25 lbs of audio equipment and promotional equipment
• Strong computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Google applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in English, bi-lingual Spanish- a plus
• Ability to drive own vehicle preferred but not mandatory

Pay $15.00 /hr

Application Instructions

Must complete an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and writing sample, through NJPAC’s website. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please.

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

Creative Services

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located in downtown Newark, NJ, is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.

The Creative Services department is the Arts Center’s in-house marketing, advertising, promotion, design and web team. We are seeking a passionate interactive, web, social media and/or print designer with excellent contemporary visual sensibilities and who is willing to push the envelope while they maintain the integrity, high quality and work with an established brand language. As part of our team you will be involved in creating print brochures, pamphlets, postcards, and ads. Create outdoor billboards and large format posters, be involved in creation of digital and web banners and social posts. 

Reports to Art Director  

Schedule 

• This is an 8-week Summer fellowship running from June 12 to August 4, 2023
• Must be available Tuesday mornings; additional days and times to be discussed with supervisor
• 20 hours per week 

Responsibilities 

• Provide full support for the designers and copywriter as needed. Assisting and contributing, on all aspects of a project’s development.
• Contribute to our social media calendar through proactively suggesting ideas for promoting concerts and engaging with fans. 
• The ideal candidate should be an effective communicator and a good listener and enjoy working collaboratively with other members of the creative and project management teams.
• Assist in designing print and digital assets to market upcoming events and performances. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Fellow must be either; a junior, senior, post-grad or graduate student currently enrolled of up to one year post graduation in communication design or related degree
• Strong initiative and ability to work effectively in a fast paced, non-profit arts environment
• Excellent organizational skills, combined with an impeccable attention to detail
• Demonstrated aptitude with MAC OS platform. Skills in applications including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Knowledge of and experience with social media, interactive and print design
• Knowledge of and experience of typography and grid structures 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Photography skills are a plus but not required
• Preferred candidate has knowledge of marketing campaigns in entertainment and/or arts education 

Pay $15.00 /hr 

Application Instructions 

Must complete an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and writing sample,  through NJPAC’s website. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please. 

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

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located in downtown Newark, NJ, is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.

The Marketing Fellow’s role is to assist with Social, website and content projects.  The fellow will learn aspects of digital marketing, use mediavalet, dropbox, and during the fellowship, the Fellow will be able to participate in performance related media coverage and website updates.  

Reports to Director, Digital Marketing and Content Strategy   

Schedule 

• This is an 8-week Summer fellowship running from June 12 to August 4, 2023
• Must be available Tuesday mornings, Thursday evenings; 5:00pm- 9:00pm, Friday mornings; 10:00am-12:00pm, additional days and times to be discussed with the supervisor. Some additional nights required.
• 20 hours per week 

Responsibilities 

• Tag and organize content in digital asset management system
• Archival Content: Digitize the stories, images, and newspaper clippings
• Create concise summaries of each item
• Label stories and classify by year
• Show coverage: 
  • Marisa Monte 6/23 (plus others to be scheduled)
  • Sounds of the City 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27  
  • Support digital presence of a first-in-its-kind statewide festival
  • Arts Education
• Evergreen content: organize and track videos
• Copywriting: write posts about arts education in relation to content tracked across dropbox and mediavalet
• Minor edits and image uploads to website
• Research artists for upcoming performances
• Like and follow relevant artists on social media
• Engage with patrons to extend NJPAC’s brand reach on social media  

Minimum Qualifications

• Fellow must be either; a junior, senior, post-grad or graduate student currently enrolled of up to one year post graduation
• Strong initiative and ability to work effectively in a fast paced, non-profit arts environment
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and ability to be self-motivated
• A high level of motivation and energy
• Strong computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Google applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms etc.)

Preferred Qualifications 

• 3.2 GPA or higher
• Experience helpful, but not required, in WordPress, Canva, Falcon, Mediavalet, and Dropbox
• Involvement in extracurricular activities outside of class
• Media Arts, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing majors preferred 

Pay $15.00 /hr 

Application Instructions 

Must complete an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and writing sample,  through NJPAC’s website. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please. 

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

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located in downtown Newark, NJ, is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational, and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.

We are currently hiring for our Fellows Program. 

The Real Estate Development Department fellow is to provide assistance in advancing campus wide real estate development projects, including a multi phased mixed use development project in partnership with a for profit developer, the development of a NJPAC owned 50,000 sf community and education facilities, and other real estate development projects underway within the City of Newark.

Reports to Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development and Major Capital Projects, with support to the Director of Special Projects

Schedule

• This is an 8-week Summer fellowship running from June 12 to August 4, 2023
• 20 hours per week
• Must be available Tuesday mornings; additional days and times to be discussed with supervisor 

Responsibilities

• Financial pro forma development for real estate development projects

• Support the creation of complex tax credit, government incentive, and philanthropic requests for funding

• Business case analysis for leasing of offices, studios, and other multi-purpose spaces

• Assistance with project management

• Participating in economic development and urban planning 
• Assist with the creation of marketing materials for fundraising 

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to develop multi year financial proformas
• Understanding of market conditions for real estate 
• Understanding of project management
• Strong communication skills, proficiency with MS, PP, Adobe
• Strong Computer skill, proficiency with Excel

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master of Business Administration Candidate, Master of Urban Planning Candidate
• Preference for prior business experience including financial analysis, business planning, real estate, or banking

Pay $15.00 /hr

Application Instructions

Must complete an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and writing sample, through NJPAC’s website. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please.

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

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located in downtown Newark, NJ, is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.

The Volunteer Services/People & Organization fellow will provide assistance in recruiting, training, managing, and reporting on volunteers at NJPAC. This fellow will build relationships with volunteers, internal departments, and national Arts Centers. They will use Better Impact software, grow their interpersonal and problem-solving skills, have leadership opportunities and develop in areas of volunteer management, human relations, arts management, and business management.

Reports to Director, Volunteer Services and Vice President, Chief People Officer, People & Organization 

Schedule

• This is an 8-week Summer fellowship running from June 12 to August 4, 2023
• Must be available Tuesday mornings; additional days and times to be discussed with supervisor
• 20 hours per week 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and strategize with various internal departments (Community Engagement, House Management, Arts Education, etc.) to meet organizational goals and objectives related to volunteer staffing
• Manage data and reporting in Better Impact, volunteer management software
• Build relationships with current volunteers and participate in the onboarding process
• Develop metrics and reports related to volunteer programs and contributed hours
• Contribute to e-blasts and social media content. Post weekly on Better Impact.
• Attend People & Organization team meetings and  interdepartmental event planning meetings
• Work with People & Organization Team to track onboarding requirements for staff
• Create and update orientation and training materials such as handbooks and powerpoints

Minimum Qualifications

• Fellow must be either; a junior, senior, post-grad or graduate student currently enrolled or up to one year post graduation
• Ability to be self-motivated, prioritize tasks, and work independently on projects and assignments
• Strong computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Google applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills; phone, email, interpersonal

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in performing arts, business administration, organizational management, human resource management, human services, workforce development, communications, pubic relations, or leadership
• Past, or current, volunteer experience

Pay $15.00 /hr

Application Instructions

Must complete an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and writing sample, through NJPAC’s website. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please.

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

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located in downtown Newark, NJ, is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day.  NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.

Reports to Managing Director, Women@NJPAC  

Schedule 

• This is an 8-week Summer fellowship running from June 12 to August 4, 2023
• Must be available Tuesday mornings; additional days and times to be discussed with supervisor
• 20 hours per week

Responsibilities 

• Work with the Women@NJPAC team on event planning and marketing for all upcoming events including: Spotlight Gala, Cooperman Founders Award Dinner, Newark Pride Week Event, Sounds of the City Concert Events, Fall Donor Events and 25th Anniversary Events  
• Maintain and update data in Salesforce database
• Provide essential support for Women@NJPAC Board of Trustees and Committee  meetings, including agendas, meeting reminders, and minutes 
• Assist with event sponsorship package design, mailings and eblasts 
• Provide support with daily administrative task including, but not limited to, document  preparation, research, event set up, and event staffing 
• Support donor and corporate sponsor marketing and communications 
• Help develop marketing and engagement communications plan for events, including  plans for Gala and 25th Anniversary events  
• Oversee and provide creative input to ensure regular posts on all social media  accounts: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter 

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills including phone, email, interpersonal and demonstrate grace under pressure 
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently on projects and assignments
• Strong computer skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Google applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms etc.) 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and be a team player 
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 3.0 GPA or higher 
• Involvement in extracurricular activities 
• Interest in the performing arts and/or fundraising 
• Familiar with and active on social media (Instagram, etc.) 
• Event planning experience is a plus

Pay $15.00 /hr 

Application Instructions 

Must complete an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and writing sample,  through NJPAC’s website. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please. 

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