What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Fellowship position at NJ PERFORMING ARTS?
Community Engagement Fellowship
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located in downtown Newark, NJ, is the country’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey — where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city.
We are currently hiring for our Fellows Program. The Community Engagement (CE) fellow’s role is to assist with developing and maintaining long-term relationships with multicultural civic, professional, educational and faith-based organizations with the potential to create deep access and creative use of NJPAC resources and cultural products. The fellow will learn every aspect of engaging communities in meaningful programming. At the conclusion of the fellowship, the CE fellow will know how to produce a Community Engagement event.
Reports to Assistant Vice President, Community Engagement, and Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Schedule
This is an eight-week summer fellowship running June 9 to August 1, 2025.
Must be available Tuesday mornings; additional days and times to be discussed with the supervisor
20 hours per week
Responsibilities
Maintain contact with community partners and identify opportunities for promotions, partnerships and event collaboration
Support producers in advancing Community Engagement events including planning, implementing processes and managing signage and equipment
Work as a production assistant for a minimum of three community events each week
Cultivate marketing resources
Drop-off promotional materials to local businesses
Research and contact community partners, universities and employee resource groups to gather resources for Standing in Solidarity programs
Minimum Qualifications
Open to rising college juniors, seniors, post-college graduates or graduate students
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, non-profit arts environment
Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
Self-motivation and high-level of energy
Must be able to lift 15 – 25 lbs. of audio and promotional equipment
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Google applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in English; bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus
Ability to drive own vehicle preferred, but not mandatory
Application Instructions
Must complete an online application, including a cover letter, resume and writing sample, through NJPAC’s website. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please.
