What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development/Women@NJPAC Fellowship position at NJ PERFORMING ARTS?
Development/Women@NJPAC 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.
NJPAC’s Development Department, a team of 17 people, is responsible for fundraising 35% of the organization’s income in a typical year. Women@NJPAC, a “sisterhood for good” for the last 30 years, is an integral part of this department. Since being established in 1994, Women@NJPAC has elevated the voices of women and girls, raised more than $57 million to support NJPAC and has grown into an organization of thousands of executives, artists, activists, mothers and change-makers devoted to advancing the performing arts, amplifying the philanthropic work of its members and helping NJPAC deliver on its mission as an anchor cultural institution.
NJPAC is hiring for our Fellows Program. The Development/Women@NJPAC fellow assists the staff on a wide variety of event planning, board management and production-related projects. The Development/Women@NJPAC fellow will work with our team members in different departments (Development, Marketing, Production and CRM) to help plan and execute cultivation and fundraising events and support fundraising campaigns at NJPAC. The fellow will learn from the various teams within Development — corporate sponsorship, individual giving, foundation and government funding, operations & gift processing and research and prospect management — and develop skills in event planning, volunteer management, mail-merge mailing, data management (Salesforce) and business communications.
Reports to Development Department
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 supervisor
20 hours per week
Responsibilities
● Work with the Women@NJPAC team on event planning and marketing for upcoming events including the annual Spotlight Gala
● Maintain Salesforce database
● Provide essential support (including catering, agendas, meeting reminders and minutes) and attend Women@NJPAC Board of Trustees and Committee meetings
● Assist with mailings, e-blasts and package design of event sponsorships
● Provide support with daily administrative tasks including, but not limited to, document preparation, research, event set up and event staffing
● Support donor and corporate sponsor marketing and communications
● Oversee and provide creative input to ensure regular posts on all social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter
Minimum Qualifications
● Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Docs
● A self-motivator who works independently on projects and assignments
● Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
● Excellent phone, email and interpersonal communication skills
● Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, be a team player and demonstrate grace under pressure
Preferred Qualifications
● 3.0 GPA or higher
● Involvement in extracurricular activities
● Interest in the performing arts and/or fundraising
● Event planning experience is a plus
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.
