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Community Engagement & Programs Associate

Reports to: Sales & Audience Development Manager 
Status: Exempt, Full Time 
Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000 plus benefits 

POSITION SUMMARY   

The Community Engagement & Programs Associate is a member of the Marketing Department sitting at the intersection of audience development and arts enrichment. Reporting to the Sales & Audience Development Manager, this role supports community engagement efforts that contribute to sales and audience growth and oversees the event logistics for student matinee performances. This role provides support to George Street Playhouse Teaching Artists to ensure successful execution of youth and adult acting classes, providing hands-on support as needed. This role may help the Production team to support department needs for tech rehearsals, preview performances, and opening nights. (schedule as determined by the Production Manager with approval from the Sales & Audience Development Manager).  

At GSP, salaried employees are expected to contribute flexibly to organizational needs. Expectations may include leadership, collaboration, cross-departmental participation, project involvement, committee membership, institutional initiatives, and assignments that extend beyond strict departmental boundaries. 
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

  • Assist in cultivating and maintaining relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and civic partners to support audience development and engagement initiatives. 

  • Support the distribution of marketing materials that promote community outreach and engagement initiatives such as posters, tent cards, bookmarks, etc.  

  • Represent George Street Playhouse at events such as, but not limited to, the New Brunswick Heart Festival, and other general networking events and initiatives. 

  • Serve as a member of the New Brunswick Community Arts Council on behalf of GSP.   

  • Participate in sales campaign initiatives including, but not limited to, phone calls, emails, and in person meetings.  

  • Assist with the scheduling of, and the distribution of materials for, the George Street Playhouse book club program, as appropriate.  

  • Work as a thought partner for the Marketing department to brainstorm sales and audience development initiatives during the season planning process.  

  • Attend Marketing department meetings as scheduled.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS   

  • To enhance and support arts enrichment opportunities, this position will work in partnership with GSP’s Artistic Leadership to outline and facilitate post show discussions. 

  • Once schools have been booked, the Community Engagement & Programs Associate will work with each school, and NBPAC House Management, to serve as the GSP day-of coordinator for student matinee performances. Student matinee day-of coordination may include, but is not limited to: 

  1. Working with the New Brunswick Police Department to close Livingston Ave 

  2. Collecting meter bags and bagging meters on the morning of performances  

  3. Working with the New Brunswick Police Department to schedule an officer on duty 

  4. Wrapping up NBPD finances with the GSP Finance Office  

  5. Making sure schools know the bus route, and where to park upon arrival 

  6. Staffing the student matinee with GSP staff volunteers as needed 

  7. Welcoming schools upon arrival to NBPAC 

  8. Working with GSP Box Office to ensure correct seating locations for schools 

  9. Working with The Arts Institute to secure a post-show lunch location for the schools 

  • Support the Program Director for The Next Dramatist, providing clerical support as needed. 

  • Support George Street Playhouse Teaching Artists to provide support for Adult and Youth acting classes including, but not limited to: 

  1. Being the GSP contact for NBPAC and The Arts Institute to secure space needs  

  2. Being the on-site contact for Monday evening adult classes and Saturday morning youth classes. Coordinating class needs with Teaching Artists to ensure accurate room set ups before classes.  

  3. Communicating to enrolled adults and families on behalf of GSP class information, changes, updates, etc.  

  • Coordinate with the Marketing Manager to organize media projects, photos, video and publicity materials for education classes, programs and workshops.

PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT SUPPORT 

  • As approved by the Sales & Audience Development Manager, the Community Engagement & Programs Associate may help the Production department with event set up and break down for tech rehearsals, preview performances, and opening nights.

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 1-3 years' experience working in theater, marketing, or related field 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability and willingness to always exercise professional courtesy and discretion, and maintain confidentiality as required 

  • Strong computer skills, preferably including Microsoft Office products 

  • Strong attention to detail, flexibility, and resourcefulness 

  • Comfortable making decisions independently while knowing when to seek support 

  • Self-motivated and reliable, with a track record of seeing projects through to completion

WORK HOURS 

While the standard office schedule is Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, for this position, regular attendance is expected at Monday evening adult classes, Saturday morning youth classes, preview performances, and other company events as applicable. An appropriate schedule will be developed by the Sales & Audience Development Manager in partnership with the Artistic Producer. 
 

BENEFITS 

  • 80% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) 

  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) 

  • Paid parking near the theater 

  • 401(k) retirement plan 

  • Paid time off 

  • Fridays off in summer 

  • Two company scheduled paid weeks off; one in July and another in December 

Additional perks are designed to support work-life balance and foster a thriving team culture.

 

TO APPLY 

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@georgestplayhouse.org with “GSP Community Engagement & Educations Programs Associate” in the subject line. 

 

George Street Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. GSP encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Institutional Giving Manager

Salary Range:  $50,000 to $60,000 
Status:  Full-Time, In-person 
Reports to:  Director of Advancement 
Works closely with:  Development Manager, Data Services Manager, Marketing Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Institutional Giving Manager is an experienced frontline fundraising professional who combines strong relationship-building skills with exceptional writing and organization. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this position manages a portfolio of corporate, foundation, and government funders while identifying and cultivating new prospects. The successful candidate is comfortable making unsolicited outreach, scheduling donor meetings, writing compelling grant proposals and reports, including government grants, and managing multiple deadlines.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Manage a portfolio of corporate, foundation, government, and individual institutional donors. 

  • Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals, reports, and supporting materials, including county and state government grants. 

  • Develop and maintain an annual grants calendar and ensure all deadlines are met. 

  • Identify new funding prospects and confidently conduct outreach, including cold calls and introductory meetings. 

  • Represent George Street Playhouse in meetings, networking events, and donor cultivation activities. 

  • Partner across GSP departments to gather program information and develop fundable projects. 

  • Maintain accurate donor records in Tessitura. 

  • Assist with donor stewardship, sponsorship fulfillment, cultivation events, opening nights, and the annual gala. 

  •  Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Advancement. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 

  • Minimum 2 years of fundraising, institutional giving, or grant writing experience. 

  • Demonstrated success writing persuasive grant proposals and reports. 

  • Experience pursuing government grants; NJSCA experience is a plus but not required. 

  • Proven frontline fundraising, donor cultivation, and prospecting skills. 

  • Outstanding written, verbal, organizational, and project management skills. 

  • Experience with CRM systems (Tessitura preferred). 

  • Passion for the performing arts or not-for-profit sector. 

 

WORK HOURS

The standard office schedule is Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM but these hours are flexible to 8-4 or 9-5. Evening and weekend hours are required for events, performances, and special activities.  

 

BENEFITS

  • 80% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) 

  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) 

  • Paid parking near the theater 

  • 401(k) retirement plan 

  • Paid time off with extra paid leave in summer and holiday time 

  • Fridays off in summer 

  • Additional perks are designed to support work-life balance and foster a thriving team culture. 

 

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Megan Cherry at jobs@georgestplayhouse.org with "Institutional Giving Manager" in the subject line.  

 

George Street Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. GSP encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.