Arts Education & Community Engagement Specialist

ArtPride New Jersey; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% employer-paid health insurance (m/

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

Job summary

George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a Community Engagement & Education Programs Associate to support audience development and arts education within the Marketing Department. The role oversees student matinee event logistics and collaborates with teaching artists to execute programs, workshops, and classes.

Schedule includes evenings and weekends for events and performances. The position reports to the Sales & Audience Development Manager and may assist Production with event

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in theater education, marketing, or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills; MS Office products.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Comfortable making independent decisions while knowing when to seek support.
• Self-motivated and reliable with a track record of completing projects.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and civic partners to support audience development.
• Distribute marketing materials for outreach initiatives (posters, cards, etc.).
• Represent George Street Playhouse at events and functions.
• Serve on the New Brunswick Community Arts Council on behalf of GSP.
• Assist with sales campaigns via calls, emails, and meetings.
• Coordinate school matinee day-of logistics with NBPD, NBPH, and schools.
• Support Teaching Artists for adult and youth education classes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Time management

Reliability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a Community Engagement & Education Programs Associate to support audience development and arts education within the Marketing Department. The role oversees student matinee event logistics and collaborates with teaching artists to execute programs, workshops, and classes.

Schedule includes evenings and weekends for events and performances. The position reports to the Sales & Audience Development Manager and may assist Production with event