JOB BOARD

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.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, The Interim Sponsorship Manager plays a key role in cultivating, securing, and stewarding corporate, business, and community partnerships that support the Basie Center’s programming, education initiatives, community engagement, and special events. This position is a term role from April-October 2026 and requires a strong blend of fundraising, relationship management, managerial oversight, and event execution skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced performing arts environment and enjoys being on the front lines – meeting sponsors, elevating their experience, and bringing partnership activations to life. Evening and weekend availability is essential, as the role includes attending performances at the Basie Center and ParkStage to meet with sponsors and oversee signage, on site activations, and hospitality.

Compensation: Monthly salary range is $5,500 – $6,000 commensurate with experience

Deadline: March 3, 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.

Rider University invites applications for the position of Lighting Director. Reporting to the Director of Production Management, this individual will be responsible for all theatrical lighting systems, related equipment, maintenance, and upgrades as applicable. Specifically, the individual will be responsible for: Managing all audio and video equipment and storage;
Supervising or assisting all lighting and sound installations as needed;
Supervising related support staff, student employees, and credit-bearing student assistants; Oversight of safety protocols of general operations and protection of equipment and inventory of the Department of Performing Arts; and assisting external offices as needed with any maintenance of the theatrical spaces and consulting on any upgrades or special projects occurring within or supporting the theatrical spaces.

Compensation: $50,000.00 – $55,500.00 Annually

Deadline: Open Until Filled

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.

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 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.