JOB BOARD

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. ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIPS Artistic/Literary Education/Audience Engagement Marketing/Box Office TECHNICAL THEATRE INTERNSHIPS Production (3 positions available) Stage Management Theatre Management

Compensation: Local Interns receive $350 per week. Interns are eligible for free on-campus housing; if receiving housing the stipend is $250 per week.

Deadline:February 1, 2024

The Development Associate is a strong writer and capable non-profit professional with experience in fundraising or marketing. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Associate is capable of working independently as well as collaboratively as a contributing member of our team. A strong candidate for this position will have administrative skills and CRM experience. This position plays a vital role in advancing our mission while gaining opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

Compensation: $44,000 – $48,000

Deadline: December 12, 2023

Are you ready to be the vital force behind the scenes of McCarter’s exciting artistic endeavors? As the Artistic and Casting Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our creative process, supporting the work of the Associate Artistic Director (AAD) and Director of Artistic Initiatives (DAI). You’ll help project manage the artistic department’s role in the day-to-day logistics of producing our Theater Series, Developmental Projects/Commissions, and occasional Presented Programming Events, and work in close partnership to carry out in-house casting processes for McCarter. Join us in shaping unforgettable experiences for our audiences and artists alike!

Compensation: $49,000 – $53,000

Deadline: To be filled as early as possible

The Department of Performing Arts of the School of Communication, Media and Performing Arts at Rider University is seeking a part-time Properties Supervisor. This position is responsible for the supervision of the related student employee staff and their respectful duties toward satisfying the properties needs for the department’s productions. Among the key responsibilities are the following: • Team closely with the Director of Performance Management and the design teams. • Research and procure rentals and purchases. • Guide supporting staff in the crafting of properties. • Deliver elements in adherence to schedule and budget. • Share supervision of student properties staff and student assistants with Director of Production Management.

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Deadline: Open until filled

The Performing Arts Department of the School of Communication, Media and Performing Arts at Rider University is seeking a Theatre Production Technical Director. This position is responsible for the execution of all scenic elements for all productions of the department’s season. The season includes three musicals, three plays, two dance concerts and two operas of varying scale respectful to calendar and resources allotted. Support is provided to a musical theater cabaret and class showcases each semester. For more information on this position and for application instructions, please visit our website at https://rider.peopleadmin.com/postings/9126.

Compensation: $50,000

Deadline: Open until filled

As an important member of our Finance team, the Finance Associate plays a role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our financial processes. Your primary focus will be on handling essential accounting tasks, including the thorough management and processing of accounts payable and accounts receivables functions. In addition, you’ll be responsible for overseeing cash receipts and conducting bank reconciliations. This multifaceted position also involves various other key financial duties that contribute directly to the financial health and stability of our organization. McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ. Though candidates who can perform job duties in person are preferred, McCarter will consider remote or hybrid candidates if a candidate’s skillset is a strong match for the role. Weekly schedule may average around 25 to 35 hours, dependent on departmental needs and availability. Working hours are flexible; Regular business hours are Monday thru Friday, 10am – 6pm.

Compensation: $22.00/hr – $28.00/hr

Deadline:This position will be filled as early as possible.

The Director of Development provides strategic leadership for, and supervises staff members involved in, all fundraising activities of McCarter Theatre Center including individual and institutional giving; capital and comprehensive campaigns; major gift initiatives; annual and planned giving; operational support; and special projects and events. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position partners with senior management and a dedicated development team to elevate and enhance the fundraising capabilities of McCarter during an exciting time of growth and innovation. An inspiring and inclusive leader, the Director of Development will possess the ability to motivate staff, board members, donors, and key stakeholders throughout the local and national artistic community. A passion for the performing arts is critical to success, as is the fundamental belief that arts and creativity are of great value to society. This is an in-person position at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ, with occasional opportunity for remote work. Regular office hours are 10:00am – 6:00pm, with regular evening and weekend commitments for fundraising events, openings, and cultivation and stewardship of supporters, as scheduled with as much reasonable advance notice. Local residency in the Princeton area, or a willingness to move to the area, is required; Relocation assistance is available.

Compensation: $145,000 – $175,000

Deadline:This position will be filled as early as possible.

Two River Theater, a mid-sized professional LORT theater, one hour from New York City, is seeking submissions for theater technicians for our electrics departments to join our over-hire lists for occasional work calls. Duties include working as a member of the lighting crew on all aspects of load-in, hang, focus, tech notes, and strike. Two River Theater is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable and culturally diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. To apply, please send a resume, work history, or skill list to Sue Patiño at spatino@trtc.org.

Compensation: $20 – $25 per hour

Position Overview Under the direction of the Executive Director and Producing Artistic Director, this position is responsible for providing the vision and implementation for the achievement of earned revenue totaling approximately $16.5 million per year including ticket sales and related income. The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the leadership and management of the theater’s marketing and communications functions and for earned revenue, external communications, and audience growth and experience. This position is charged with the effective promotion and communication of Paper Mill’s core mission, service to the community, and artistic programming, including developing the brand, messaging, marketing, advertising, web and social media strategies, collateral materials, and public relations.

Compensation: $140,000 – 155,000

Deadline: December 31, 2023

As a highly engaged and organized team member, the Events and Operations Manager will help create memorable events experiences for both internal and external partners and is a key member of the Operations team. They will work with the Director of Operations to support internal and external events, meetings, and rentals as well as general functions of the building, handling logistics for each and acting as the main point of contact for related issues. For external events and rentals, this team member will help to raise awareness of McCarter as a venue for events in the community, offer tours of the space, agree on booking terms, and work with fellow team members at McCarter to ensure that deliverables promised in the event contract are delivered.

Compensation: $49,000 – $53,000 per year

Deadline: Position remains open until filled

The Food and Beverage manager oversees and manages all aspects of the McCarter’s food and beverage operations for performances and events—including budget and inventory management, team leadership, customer service, menu updates, and compliance with health and safety regulations—as well as retail of merchandise. In addition to serving as our primary bar lead, this position also leads a team of spirited bartenders and plays a pivotal role in enhancing the patron experience at the McCarter’s performances and events.

Compensation: $49,000 – $53,000 per year

Deadline: Position remains open until filled

The Audience Services Manager is a core member of McCarter’s Operations team, facilitating and leading Front of House to create a highly engaging and welcoming atmosphere for our patrons. This position manages scheduling of part-time employees, as well as volunteers, maintains appropriate safety procedures, and collaborates with McCarter staff and outside vendors to best support and promote McCarter performances and events. This position will also have a leadership role in patron access programs and ADA compliance.

Compensation: $49,000 – $53,000 per year

Deadline: Position remains open until filled

The Producing Associate will support coLAB Arts’ co-producers across all artistic production needs, including line producing, staff and artist hiring, project administration, managing community partnerships and convenings, supporting resident artists and resident companies, providing support for bookings at coLAB Arts’ studio and performance space as well as strengthening organization communication and infrastructure to support artists of diverse disciplines, needs, and experiences.

Compensation: $48,000 per year

Deadline: Position remains open until filled

The Lighting Assistant works closely with the lighting supervisor, designers, and the sound crew, as needed. The ideal candidate is positive, self-motivated, organized, collaborative and professional. Candidates must have experience working with theatrical lighting systems. Experience programming the ETC ION is essential. Experience with Lightwright, Vectorworks and Q-Lab is helpful. Duties include working as a member of the lighting crew on all aspects of hang, focus, tech notes, and strike, as well as assisting sound. The lighting assistant will also serve as board op, spotlight op, or other positions as needed for the run of our mainstage and black box productions and rentals. Other duties include helping to maintain inventories, and assisting other departments as needed. Contract dates are January 2, 2024 to July 7, 2024. Candidates should submit a cover letter (include where you saw this job posting), detailed resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Erica Leigh, Assistant Production Manager at eleigh@trtc.org. Subject line should read: “Emerging Professionals.” No phone calls please.

Compensation: Weekly pay of $350 plus local, fully furnished and all utilities paid shared housing valued at $250 per week, totaling $600 per week in taxable compensation, equal to $15 an hour for a 40-hour week. Full details at listing.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) in Florham Park and Madison, NJ is seeking an experienced Technical Director (TD). Position will be responsible for constructing or sourcing scenery for all productions/events; maintaining a 20,000ft scene shop and inventory in a safe, secure manner consistent with all OSHA regulations; supervising and training all scene shop staff including seasonal, over-hire, and intern labor; and managing production/shop budgets. The TD will collaborate with fellow production shop heads to ensure efficient and safe day-to-day operations of the Production Department.

Responsibilities: Oversee and implement all planning, construction, installation, maintenance, and disposal of scenic elements for all productions, special events, film projects, and art installations for STNJ. Safely maintain all stock, storage areas, equipment, tools, and soft goods per company policies in STNJ’s 20,000ft scene shop. Supervise all scenic work calls at STNJ’s various venues. Stay current and follow local, state, and federal (OSHA) safety standards and regulations. Encourage a positive work environment, free from harassment or discrimination; encourage open communication and information transparency. Manage a full-time staff of three (an ATD, 2 carpenters) as well as part-time or occasional over-hire laborers, interns, and acting apprentices. Develop with Production Management and Education a curriculum of master classes for Interns and Apprentices companies. Attend weekly production meetings; facilitate communication between designers and scene shop staff. Manage scenic material, labor, and equipment budget lines with the Production Coordinator.  Assist with facility maintenance projects as assigned by the Artistic Director.

Compensation: $55,000 – $60,000 annually

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) seeks experienced Costume Stitchers/Crafts persons. Must be skilled in costume construction including cutting, stitching, dyeing, and crafts, and have experience on industrial machines. Responsibilities include constructing and altering costumes, assisting with fittings as needed, assisting with additional craft projects as needed, millinery skills a plus. Ideal candidate has a degree in technical theatre, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be comfortable using industrial sewing equipment. Position is sometimes required to stand, sit, or kneel for extended periods during regular work. Must be able to lift and move 25 pounds and climb stairs and ladders.

Compensation: $22 to $24/hourly

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.

Combined Auditions for the New Jersey Theatre Alliance will be held in early spring of 2024. Due to a high volume of responses, audition slots are chosen through a lottery system. This is a fantastic opportunity to be seen by multiple theatres at once. Representatives from our member theatres will follow up with performers directly if they are interested in working with them.

The best way to stay up to date on announcements about combined auditions is to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and to join our email list.

Please note: Not all of our member theatres participate in these auditions, and we will not have a confirmed list of participating theatres until about a week before the auditions.