Theatre, Gallery and Event Staff (Part Time)

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking part-time Theatre, Gallery and Event Staff to support productions, concerts and gallery events. Responsibilities include setting up lighting and sound, constructing scenery and props, and handling front-of-house operations with audience support.

Qualified candidates will have live technical theater experience or experience with audience development; a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required, along with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education/experience; 3–5 years admin/supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction of scenery, props and set design, and operate lighting and sound equipment.
• Provide front-of-house operations and audience support for exhibitions and events.

Skills

Live theater experience

Front-of-house operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Theatre, Gallery and Event Staff (Part Time)

Overview

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
The School of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The School of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Theatre, Gallery and Event Staff (Part Time)

Department: Fine Arts

Posting Number: 26TM0313

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Camden SASC seek multiple part -time positions for Theatre, Gallery and Event Staff. This position will assist the Department and the Production Manager (Technical Supervisor) with the construction of scenery and set design, setting up lights, sound equipment, props and special effects for productions, concerts, and events in theaters and exhibitions in the galleries, as well as front-of-house operations and audience support for the Department. Duties may vary dependent on specific role and department needs but may include the following tasks: – Set up and operation of lighting and/or sound equipment – Construction of scenery, props – Operation of special effects – Front of house operations and audience support Qualified candidates will have live technical theater and stagehand experience, or experience with audience development and front-of-house operations. Lead positions in audio, lighting, video, stage management and scenic carpentry are available.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Salary Details

A range of $15.92/hour - $30/hour.

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Part Time

Working Hours

Up to 20 hours per week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
- OR -
Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master’s degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions. Also requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master’s degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified candidates will have live technical theater and stagehand experience, or experience with audience development and front-of-house operations.

Posting Open Date

08/31/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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