Part-Time Arts Programs Coordinator & Events

Ocean County College; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocean County College seeks an administrator to support the Grunin Center for the Arts, handling planning, coordination, and participation in programs, performances, rentals, and art gallery exhibitions.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience in arts settings and customer-facing work. Weekend or evening availability is needed, with part-time, 12‑month commitment. Bachelor’s or equivalent credentials with related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts, Arts, Education or closely related field; or Associates degree with 60 college credits and one additional year of experience.
• At least two years of customer or client-facing experience with diverse stakeholders.
• Minimum of one year of recent administrative or programmatic experience, preferably in an arts organization, theater, or academic setting.
• Requires strong organizational skills and ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and interpersonally.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Master’s degree
• Prior experience leading detail-oriented projects or events.

Responsibilities

• Assists immediate manager with planning and executing large educational programs, including Teen Arts Festival, Poetry Out Loud, and K-12 school performances, as well as educational workshops, lectures, and residencies.
• Supports and attends Grunin Center programs/events, college events, and rentals, including weekends or evenings.
• Supports front of house operations including assisting with artist merchandise.
• Serves as a substitute house manager as needed.
• Assists with coordination of artist hospitality and catering.
• Supports Wintrode Art Gallery exhibitions by assisting with installation/de-installation, visitor services, and public programs.
• Sits in the Wintrode Art Gallery during open viewing hours and schedules staffing with volunteers and students.
• Coordinates opportunities for OCC Student Clubs to sell concessions at Grunin Center public shows.
• Assists all directors with facilities maintenance requests, room reservations, and other administrative tasks.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong organizational skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts / Arts / Education

Associates’ degree with 60 credits + 1 year experience (in lieu)

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ocean County College seeks an administrator to support the Grunin Center for the Arts, handling planning, coordination, and participation in programs, performances, rentals, and art gallery exhibitions.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience in arts settings and customer-facing work. Weekend or evening availability is needed, with part-time, 12‑month commitment. Bachelor’s or equivalent credentials with related experience are expected.