Community Engagement Coordinator

Jersey Digs; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) seeks a part-time Community Engagement Coordinator in the Marketing department to connect the theatre with the surrounding community through partnerships, events, and outreach initiatives. The role starts in November 2026 and offers 15–25 hrs per week.

You will plan on-site and off-site events, nurture relationships with local organizations, and coordinate programs that broaden access to the arts while promoting STNJ productions and merchandise.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent writing skills, including spelling and grammar.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience coordinating events or community programs preferred.
• Experience with Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the theatre’s participation in community events and outreach programs.
• Manage partnerships with local organizations and libraries.
• Coordinate artist contracts, exhibitions, and load-in/logistics for galleries.
• Develop partnerships with local restaurants for patron discounts and catering.
• Promote productions, merchandise, and remote ticket sales when permitted.

Skills

Org & project mgmt

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Event coordination experience

Google Workspace

Tools

Spektrix

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
• Department: Marketing
• Status: Part-Time
• Reports To: Director of Marketing

Position Overview

The Community Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role in connecting the theatre with the surrounding community through partnerships, special events, and outreach initiatives. This part-time position is responsible for planning and executing on-site and off-site events, maintaining relationships with local organizations and businesses, and coordinating collaborative programs that broaden audience engagement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, community-oriented, and enthusiastic about building relationships that expand access to the arts.

Key Responsibilities

Community Events & Outreach

• Coordinate the theatre’s participation in community events such as regional festivals and celebrations (e.g., Bottle Hill Day, Fishawack Festival, Lake Hopatcong Block Party).
• Prepare and transport promotional materials including flyers, merchandise, and display items.
• Promote productions and programs while selling merchandise and facilitating remote ticket sales through Spektrix when permitted.
• Plan and coordinate special engagement events connected to theatre productions, including: Pay What You CAN Food Drive, Bard & Business networking nights, pre- and post-show events, etc.
• Build and maintain the full schedule of community engagement events throughout the season, including:
• Brainstorming event themes
• Establishing event dates
• Coordinating all logistics and materials, including staffing needs

Partnerships & Community Collaboration

• Manage the theatre’s partnership with the Main Library Alliance.
• Coordinate the distribution of complimentary tickets provided to library staff.
• Research and curate visual artists for rotating exhibitions in the Petite Promenade Art Gallery during each production run.
• Coordinate artist contracts, installation, and load-in/load-out scheduling.
• Develop partnerships with local restaurants and bars to:
• Create patron discounts
• Provide catering for special events at the Theatre

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent writing skills, including spelling and grammar
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Experience coordinating events or community programs preferred
• Experience with Google Workspace
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to drive and have a clean driving record; comfort driving cargo van preferred.
• Passion for theatre and community engagement
• Familiarity with ticketing platforms a plus

Schedule & Compensation

Compensation for this position is $18 – $25/hour, commensurate with experience. This is a part-time position (15-25 hrs/wk) starting in November 2026.

• CAREER LEVEL: Entry-level
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1+

About the Theatre

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is one of the nation’s oldest, most prestigious, classic theatres, serving thousands of constituents annually through its work on its two stages, and through a large array of education programs.

Mission

STNJ’s mission is two-fold: to bring new, relevant life to the world’s classics for a diverse audience; and to use those masterworks to provide transformative experiences on stage and in classrooms. As a teaching theatre, the company is dedicated to using the classics as interdisciplinary teaching tools for artist training and arts education.