Careers

Reports to: Director of Communications & Community Engagement

Responsibilities: The Community Engagement Assistant is responsible for assisting with STNJ's community engagement and education programs, including, but not limited to the Milk & Cookies music & storytelling series, the New Brunswick Heart Festival, Summer Movie Series, Performances for Schools, and Community Engagement Committees

Specific Duties:

• A flexible schedule varies each week and includes a combination of in-office time and attendance at Community Engagement events. May include evenings and weekends. A schedule will be established bi-weekly
• Assist with logistical aspects of STNJ's community engagement and education programs, including (but not limited to):
  • Support and marketing materials
  • Advance setup and day-of program assistance
  • Set up and work information tables at public events
  • Effectively use Canva, social media, and other tools for targeted community engagement and event promotion
  • Other duties and special projects as may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma, plus 1-2 years relevant experience
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong networking and cultivation skills
• Ability to work a varied schedule to include nights and weekends as dictated by the Community Engagement schedule
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and appreciation of performing arts
• Fluency in Spanish

Salary: $20.00 Hourly for 20 hours a week 

Please provide a cover letter and resume to HR@stnj.org

Reports To:  Facilities Manager

Responsibilities: The Facilities Associate is responsible for performing highly diversified duties including cleaning, taking out trash, setting up events, refilling paper products, and organizing.

Specific Duties

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing a wide range of cleaning duties, including but not limited to cleaning floors, windows, tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Initiating the setting up of tables and chairs for various functions.
• Working during shows to clean up spills, set up tables and/or stanchions, keeping the public restrooms clean and orderly, including stocking paper towels, toilet paper, and mopping, helping to remove trash and cardboard, and cleaning floors as needed.  
• Complying with safety regulations and maintaining clean and orderly facilities.
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Basic reading skills. 
• Must be organized and able to follow directions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand their entire shift and often must walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is essential. The employee is regularly exposed to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, humidity, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Other hazards may include, but are not limited to, slipping, tripping, and falls. The employee is frequently required to sustain contact with water and sanitation solutions and is frequently expected to wash their hands. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Classification:  Non Exempt Part Time

Salary:  $15.92 - $17.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Please provide a cover letter and resume to HR@stnj.org

Reports to the Director of Event Services
Usher/Ticket Takers are responsible for providing excellent guest service at all State Theatre events. Management is looking for applicants with past experience in direct customer service as well as a wide array of hours of availability including days/nights/weekends/holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and welcome all guests
• Scan/check tickets to ensure all guests have a proper ticket
• Direct all guests to their proper seats
• Correct seating mistakes as necessary
• Provide prompt and professional responses to all audience inquiries
• Display a calm and attentive demeanor when rectifying issues with guests
• Display a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills when interacting with guests
• Monitor and enforce State Theatre New Jersey policies regarding procedure and safety are followed
• Perform all pre- and post-performance tasks as directed by management
• Disperse any and all marketing materials as directed by management
• Assist all Guests in the event of an emergency
• Light maintenance and cleaning
• Assist guests with ADA needs as necessary
• Physical/Mental Requirements Necessary
  • Ability to carry up to 40 lbs. waist high, including up and down stairs is required
  • Ability to climb steps repeatedly is required
  • Ability to descend/ascend ramps and inclines/declines
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time is required
  • Work indoors/outdoors in a fast-paced, busy environment, with environmental conditions such as noise, dust, heights, dark/dim/absence of lighting, and smoke. Incumbents must have the ability to bend, stretch, reach, and kneel without restriction
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms
  • Must have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts 
  • Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance, adhering to State Theatre New Jersey standards
  • Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required 
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required 
  • Experience with Two Way Radios is preferred ​

HOW TO APPLY​:
Email your resume to Jessica Trechak, Director of Events, at jtrechak@stnj.org.

JOB OVERVIEW
The Bartender will provide exceptional customer service, and mix and serve drinks to patrons, quickly and without waste. Bartenders must ensure that customers receive prompt service. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but management may identify other responsibilities of the position. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets guests, mixes and serves alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks.
• Checks identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
• Bartenders should be friendly, tactful and attentive when dealing with customers.
• Slices and pits fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Arranges bar supplies to make attractive displays.
• Maintains bar area in a neat and sanitary manner.
• Cleans bar equipment; cleans bars, work areas and tables.
• Records all sales, collects money, operates a cash/credit card/electronic payment register and follows all cash-handling procedures as required.
• May prepare and/or sell food items.
• May stock bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies such as ice, plasticware, napkins or straws.
• Complies with all State Theatre policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience. Rutgers students encouraged to apply.
• 0 to 1 year related experience.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Listen carefully to their customers’ orders, explain drink and food items, and make menu recommendations.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Theatre or performing arts experience
• Business acumen
• Familiarity with contract language
• Ability to organize multiple, detail-oriented tasks
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates

HOW TO APPLY:
This is a part-time position ($15/hour + tips) and does not qualify for benefits. Interested candidates contact Jana Lyons at jlyons@stnj.org.

The Marketing/PR intern will work closely with staff on marketing, public relations, audience development, and community engagement initiatives. The in-person internship requires a minimum of 15 hours each week between Mon-Fri (9:30am-5pm) per a mutually agreed upon schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with marketing and PR campaigns for STNJ events and programs
• Social Media content creation 
• Writing, editing, and proofing marketing copy, press releases, eblasts, etc.
• Assisting with Community Engagement initiatives such as the Milk & Cookies program, the New Brunswick Heart Festival, and performances for schools
• Assisting with grassroots marketing efforts 
• Assisting with various STNJ history projects including research and archives

Must have strong organizational skills, strong writing skills, and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

This position is on a volunteer basis and is therefore unpaid. Students can arrange to receive college credit.

HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to Kelly Blithe, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, at kblithe@stnj.org.

Reports To: Creative Director

Responsibilities: The Graphic Design Intern is responsible for assisting with STNJ's creative workload, including—but not limited—materials for marketing, fundraising, on site signage, and more.

Specific Duties:

• Design digital graphics for the State Theatre New Jersey website, social media platforms, and online advertising
• Design promotional materials such as posters, flyers, and advertisements
• Various administrative duties such as proofing copy, working in the State Theatre Digital Asset Management database, and assisting on Marketing Department projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
• Strong typographic skills, ability to accept criticism and multi-task, and good eye for proofing
• Knowledge of video editing in Adobe Premiere and HTML coding a plus

Salary

• $15.49 Hourly for 10 hours a week

HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume, cover letter, and samples of your portfolio to Tracy Furr, Creative Director, at tfurr@stnj.org.

State Theatre New Jersey is seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual with strong organizational, written, and interpersonal skills to assist with fundraising efforts. The in-person internship requires a minimum of 15 hours each week between Mon-Fri (9am-6pm) per a mutually agreed upon schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prospecting using iWave
• Researching individual prospects and donors
• Researching companies and foundations for possible partnerships and grant opportunities
• Writing letters of inquiry, solicitations, and gift acknowledgements
• Special writing projects (newsletter articles, grant blurbs, social media, posts/blogs, etc.)
• Data entry and updates using Tessitura
• Creating and updating Development Department plans and calendars
• Special event projects
• Creating, maintaining, and updating lists
• Filing and file upkeep
• Mass mailing projects
• Other duties as assigned

Candidates must possess strong writing skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

This position is on a volunteer basis and is therefore unpaid. Students can arrange to receive college credit.

HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to Leah Anglum, Senior Manager of Development Operations, at langlum@stnj.org.

The Programming Intern will support the work of the programming staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining artist contracts including reviewing for accuracy and tracking status of contracts, payments, settlements, etc.
• Distributing programming information to other departments
• Entering information into the programming management system
• Tracking performance grosses for State Theatre, other theaters, and industry trends
• Special projects such as preparing research for various programming needs
• Researching legal and copyright issues
• Researching artists and acts for State Theatre mainstage and Studio
• Creating offers and settlements as exercises

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with Microsoft Office, strong organizational skills, and an interest in theatrical management/arts administration are imperative.

This position is on a volunteer basis and is therefore unpaid. Students can arrange to receive college credit.

HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to HR@stnj.org