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+rsquo;s participation in community festivals, markets, and outreach events such as Pride celebrations, farmers markets, and regional festivals (e.g., Bottle Hill Day, Fishawack Festival, Lake Hopatcong Block Party).
● Manage event registration, staffing schedules, and logistics for each off-site event.
● 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, Drew University Night, Bard + Business, 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
○ Determining staffing needs
○ Coordinating all logistics and materials

Partnerships + Community Collaboration
Library Partnerships
● Manage the theatre+rsquo;s partnership with the Main Library Alliance, which offers
cardholders a 15% discount on single tickets.
● Coordinate the distribution of complimentary tickets provided to library staff.
● Maintain communication with library representatives.
Visual Artist Collaborations
● Research and curate artists for rotating exhibitions in the Petite Promenade Art Gallery during each production run.
● Coordinate artist communication, contracts, installation, and load-in/load-out scheduling.

Local Business Partnerships
● Develop partnerships with local restaurants and bars to:
○ Create themed drinks or patron discounts
○ Provide catering for theatre events
○ Offer locally sourced food and beverage experiences for audiences.

Qualifications
● Strong organizational and project management skills
● Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
● Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
● Experience coordinating events or community programs preferred
● Comfortable representing the organization at public events
● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
● Familiarity with ticketing platforms a plus
● Passion for theatre and community engagement

Schedule + Compensation
Compensation for this position is $18 - $25/hour, commensurate with experience. This is a part-time position (15-30 hrs/wk) starting in May 2026.

CAREER LEVEL: Entry-level
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1+
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to:
The Hiring Department
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Employment@ShakespeareNJ.org
No phone calls, please.

ABOUT THE THEATRE:
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is one of the nation+rsquo;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+rsquo;s mission is two-fold: to bring new, relevant life to the world+rsquo;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.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups
in the industry are encouraged to apply.