JOB BOARD

The Count Basie Center for the Arts, in the ever-growing and beautiful downtown Red Bank, New Jersey, is seeking a Special Projects Manager that will play a key role in supporting the mission by planning, managing, and executing special projects that drive organizational impact. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Communications/Content Strategy and works closely with executive leadership to ensure projects align with strategic goals and are completed efficiently. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for nonprofit work and community engagement.

Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000 / year

Deadline: January 31, 2026.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) in Florham Park and Madison, NJ is seeking an experienced Props Coordinator (PC). Position will be responsible for constructing or sourcing properties and furniture for all productions/events; assist in maintaining a 20,000ft2 scene/prop shop and inventory in a safe, secure manner consistent with all OSHA regulations; supervising and training all prop shop staff including over-hire, and intern labor; and managing show/prop shop budgets. The PC will collaborate with fellow production shop heads to ensure efficient and safe day-to-day operations.

Compensation: $750-$865/week, based on experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime after 40 hours/week.

Deadline: January 31, 2026. Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide writing samples with their resume. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and (3) three references to: The Hiring Department – The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Employment@shakespearenj.org. No phone calls, please.

The Patron Services Associate role is essential in ensuring a positive experience for our patrons, from ticket purchase through to post-show interactions. The Patron Services Associate will work closely with the Patron Services team and our venue partners to deliver top-notch service and support for all patrons.

Compensation: $16.00 per hour

Deadline: January 31, 2026. To Apply:  Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@georgestplayhouse.org with “GSP Patron Services Associate” in the subject line. Applicants will be contacted after January 5, 2026.

Premiere Stages offers internships for current college students and recent graduates who have an interest in pursuing a career in theatre arts. All interns take weekly educational seminars, have weekly individualized advisement meetings, and are provided a field trip to NYC. Former interns have gone on to graduate programs and professional theatre careers. Many interns have also subsequently been hired to work at Premiere. During the summer, Premiere Stages offers internships that are full-time, seasonal positions. These internships are for individuals who desire practical experience in the real world, and for those who are willing to fully commit their time and energy to the program. Premiere Stages is committed to supporting a diverse group of emerging artists; people of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $350 per week for interns who receive free housing. $450 per week for interns who are local and do not receive housing.

Deadline: February 2nd, 2026

The Count Basie Center for the Arts seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and team-oriented Box Office Representative to join our team. This is a part-time position and hours will vary based on the venue’s schedule. Box office representatives must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends. Reporting to the Box Office Manager, the Box Office Representative handles customer interactions efficiently and professionally, assists with daily sales reconciliation, ticket account management and fulfillment, and guest services.

Compensation: The hourly pay rate is $16.48. This is a part-time, non-exempt position and includes eligibility to participate in the Basie’s 401(k)-retirement plan.

Deadline: February 6th, 2026

Art House Productions is seeking an organized, efficient, and results-oriented Technical Theater Manager to join the Art House team. This role will supervise and execute all technical, facility, and operational needs for all programs, performances, events, and rentals in our spaces. The role oversees and communicates all venue and audiovisual needs, including basic programming of all theater equipment, building maintenance, and scheduling and technical needs of all events in the theater and throughout the spaces. The role reports to the Executive Artistic Director and collaborates with staff across departments to support the organization’s mission and operational success, with consistent communication across the organization.

Compensation: $65,000-$70,000

Deadline: February 13, 2026.

McCarter Theatre Center is seeking a highly organized, service-oriented Interim Assistant Company Manager to support the care, coordination, and day-to-day experience of visiting artists across our Theatre Series productions and Presented Events. Working closely with the Interim Company Manager, this role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth logistics, thoughtful hospitality, and responsive administrative support that allow artists to focus fully on their work. From coordinating travel and housing to supporting artist onboarding and event logistics, the Interim Assistant Company Manager serves as a key point of connection across departments, helping to create a welcoming, well-run, and artist-centered environment.

Compensation: $27/hr; medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and paid holidays; paid parental and bereavement leave; flexible spending and health savings accounts; employer-sponsored life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), as well as voluntary supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match; free parking within walking distance; and additional benefits and perks.

Deadline: March 30, 2026.

The American Theatre Group is seeking a Sound person/A1 for a production of My Fair Lady. Starting tech on Tuesday February 24th in Basking Ridge with performances Thursday the 26th through Sunday March 1. Moving to the Union Library theater on Tuesday March 3rd with performances March 5-8th. Last week is at The Hamilton Theater in Rahway with tech starting on Tuesday March 10th and performances March 13 – 15th.

Compensation: $600 per week

Deadline: ASAP

Paper Mill Playhouse seeks a motivated and community-minded Marketing and Audience Development Associate to support a wide range of marketing initiatives, with a primary focus on audience development and community relations. This role serves as a key interdepartmental liaison, helping align marketing strategy with the organization’s community engagement initiatives that drive awareness, participation, and sales for the organization. The ideal candidate has a passion for theater, strong organizational skills, and a desire to connect people and communities to the performing arts. This role requires flexibility, collaboration, and comfort representing Paper Mill Playhouse in public-facing environments. Flexible schedule required, with the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to attend performances, meetings, and community events. Primarily office-based with regular off-site engagement at community locations and events. Occasional travel within NJ may be required to attend community events.

Compensation: $50,000 per year

Deadline: ASAP

Paper Mill Playhouse seeks an instructor for our Sketch Comedy Youth and Teen course. The instructor will lead youth and teen students ages 9-16 in creative, collaborative comedy training. The course is open level, but instruction should be beginner friendly, as it serves primarily novice students. The instructor will guide students toward the following learning outcomes: identifying the core elements of a sketch and generating sketch ideas using these elements, collaborating effectively in a writers’ room setting, writing short sketch scripts using basic structure, developing clear comedic characters, editing and revising sketches based on feedback, and performing sketches with commitment and clarity. This position is best suited for a teaching artist with 5 years of experience in theater education, specifically related to writing, comedy, and performance.

Compensation: $65 per session (12 total sessions)

Deadline: ASAP. To apply, send a resume and cover letter describing how your experience makes you the right candidate for this position to Recruiting@PaperMill.org with the subject line: Sketch Comedy Instructor. No phone calls, please.

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep), a nationally acclaimed non-profit professional theater located steps away from the Jersey Shore in Long Branch will be opening their second space, The West End Arts Center, located in the West End section of Long Branch, in March 2026 and is looking for an event supervisor to work events. The event supervisor will serve as the on-site point of contact during events. This position coordinates production, stage management, box office and front-of-house to make sure that guests’ needs are met and exceeded. The position is expected to arrive two hours prior to the start of the event and stay through the event and close and secure the venue. Ideal candidate will have great problem-solving skills and will be able troubleshoot unexpected problems effectively. This position will be scheduled for up to 20 hours per week in 5-hour shifts. Hours may fluctuate depending upon project needs. Evenings and weekends are required. Candidates from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Parking is provided. We are located about a 15-minute walk from the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line’s Long Branch station.

Compensation: $30/hour, minimum 20 hours per week

Deadline: Open Until Position Is Filled. Please send letter of interest and resume to contact@njrep.org

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep), a nationally acclaimed non-profit professional theater located steps away from the Jersey Shore in Long Branch will be opening their second space, The West End Arts Center, located in the West End section of Long Branch, in March 2026 and is looking for a box office clerk to work events. Representing the box office at the newly opened facility, the box office clerk will assist patrons with day-of-show ticketing issues. This includes helping customers purchase tickets for day-of shows, locating lost orders and tickets, reprinting tickets as needed, and any other day-of-show ticketing needs.This position will be scheduled for up to 15 hours per week in 4-hour shifts. Hours may fluctuate depending upon project needs. Evenings and weekends are required. Candidates from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Parking is provided

Compensation: $25/hour – 15 hours per week

Deadline: Open Until Position Is Filled. Please send letter of interest and resume to contact@njrep.org

Reporting to the Associate Director of Major Gifts, the Senior Development Officer, Individual Giving (SDO) plays a key role in cultivating meaningful relationships with individual donors and expanding Paper Mill Playhouse’s community of supporters. The SDO is responsible for managing, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donor households and prospects, with a focus on growing annual support and strengthening the donor pipeline. Working closely with the Associate Director of Major Gifts, the SDO oversees the full Annual Fund renewal process and helps design and execute multi-channel fundraising and stewardship campaigns. The ideal candidate brings strong communication and organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine passion for engaging donors in Paper Mill’s mission to entertain, inspire and enrich lives.

Compensation: The salary for this position is $70,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience. Paper Mill Playhouse offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match; a flexible spending account; and access to various performances, educational events, and professional development opportunities.

Deadline: TBD: To apply, please send a resume and cover letter describing how your experience makes you the right candidate for this position to Recruiting@PaperMill.org with subject line: Senior Development Officer, Individual Giving. No phone calls, please.

The Growing Stage- The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey is seeking Non-Union stage managers to apply for available positions in our 2025-2026 season. Stage managers will report directly to Executive Director, Stephen L. Fredericks. Must have an interest in Theatre for Young Audiences, Theatre Education, or Teaching Artistry, as all stage management positions at The Growing Stage involve direct interaction with young performers and audiences. Paid position.

Compensation: Rehearsals: $17/Hour, Performances: $125/Show

Deadline: Ongoing – To be considered, please submit resumes/portfolios to TGS Executive Director, Stephen L. Fredericks at sfredericks@growingstage.com

Paper Mill Playhouse, one of the country’s leading regional theaters producing musicals and plays in Millburn, NJ, is seeking outgoing, reliable and customer service-oriented individuals to join our Security & Safety Team. This team is responsible for the safety and security of staff, artists, and guests during all administrative and production activities. This is a part-time, hourly position that requires evening and weekend availability, particularly during show runs (which typically span five-week periods per production). Some weekday shifts may be required for matinees and special events.

Compensation: $18/Hr

Deadline: Open: To Apply:  Send cover letter and resume to Recruiting@PaperMill.org with subject line: Security and Safety Officer. No phone calls, please.

The Shubert Organization is America’s oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on Broadway. Since the dawn of the 20th century, Shubert has operated hundreds of theatres and produced hundreds of plays and musicals both in New York City and throughout the United States. Shubert currently owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres, six off-Broadway venues, and the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Job functions/responsibilities to include but not be limited to:

• Reading scripts and attending performances
• Writing critiques & reports
• Assisting with Shubert’s producing activities
• Compiling information on theatre productions in the US and abroad
• Researching plays/productions, reviews, industry news, etc.
• Acting as the primary administrator for the Artistic Circle program, including managing the scheduling of meetings and facilitating communication
• Attending meetings, taking notes
• Performing administrative and clerical tasks such as maintaining script logs,
correspondence, scheduling, filing, copying, proofreading, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Thorough knowledge of commercial and nonprofit theatre scene
• Strong commercial sensibility (Broadway & Off-Broadway)
• Understanding of creative development process
• Familiarity with commercial production process
• Superior analytical ability
• Writing proficiency
• Grounding in dramatic literature/theatre history
• College degree in Theatre or equivalent related experience
• 2 years relevant experience (producer’s office, theatre company, literary agency, theatrical general management, etc.)

• Excellent communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented nature
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and maintain ownership of projects
• Computer aptitude (Word, Excel, Final Draft, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Absolute discretion required

Compensation: $65,000 – $80,000 per year dependent on skills and previous experience. We offer a competitive salary and a superior benefits package: Paid Health Insurance by the company for employees only – employees contribute toward dependent premiums, 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match, Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, complimentary theatre tickets when available, etc.

Deadline: Until Filled. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter (which must include salary requirements), resume and writing sample (preferably a critique of a script or production) to: hr@shubertorg.com.

The Count Basie Center for the Arts Education program is currently seeking qualified and versatile teaching artists to join our expanding programs. We seek candidates specializing in various genres, including but not limited to dance, hip-hop, cultural dance forms, creative dance and movement, poetry, acting, improv, voice and speech, creative drama, reader’s theater, musical theater, vocal, choir and instrumental instruction, drumming, and more.

This ideal candidate is responsible for teaching private lessons to students of all ages and abilities. The ability to teach beginning students is necessary. This individual must show organizational skills and an ability to effectively communicate with students, parents and staff.

Compensation: $40 – $60 an hour.