- Box Office Sales Associate
- Marketing/PR Intern
- Development Intern
- Education Intern
- Programming Intern
A Box Office Sales Associate is the resource for information as well as the point of sale person on behalf of the State Theatre. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and performance details is essential in providing the desired level of customer service. The hours for this position will vary with the theatre’s schedule. Candidate must be available to regularly work days, evenings, and weekends. This is a great opportunity for full or part-time students, or those looking to begin a career in the arts industry.
Qualifications: Candidate should possess excellent communication skills; attention to detail; a pleasant phone manner; general computer knowledge (Microsoft excel, word); basic mathematical skills; and a highly motivated and positive attitude. Prior Box Office or ticketing software experience is a plus.
Application: Please stop by the State Theatre Box Office to pick up and fill out an application.
The State Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Marketing/PR Internship:
The Marketing/PR intern will work closely with staff to implement marketing, promotions, public relations and audience development initiatives. The intern may also work on audience analysis, press database management, copywriting, editing, and other projects as needed. Internships are unpaid.
To apply for this position, send your resume and letter of intent to:
Kelly Skinner
Director of Public Relations
State Theatre
11 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1903
Fax: 732-247-4005
or email (Word doc., plain text, or rtf file only)
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Development Internship:
The State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey, one of the country’s foremost performing arts presenters, seeks an energetic and self-motivated college student with strong writing and interpersonal skills for a fall internship (2-3 days per week) with the development department of the State Theatre.
Responsibilities and duties include assistance in:
- Writing letters of inquiry, gift acknowledgements, and proposals;
- Researching individual, corporate and foundation prospects and donors;
- Coordinating various projects;
- Maintaining and updating contact lists.
Qualified candidates include those with a major in English, communications, public relations, marketing or related fields (although all majors interested in work experience may apply) and in good academic standing. Candidates must possess strong writing skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet is required.
This is a NON-paid internship, however, students may arrange to receive college credit. Additionally, interns will be compensated for expenses related to off-site responsibilities. The State Theatre offers a creative work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Marion Combs
Senior VP for Development
State Theatre
11 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1903
Fax: 732-247-4005
or email (Word doc., plain text, or rtf file only)
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Education Internship:
Internships may focus on theater education management and/or assisting with the State Theatre’s Teaching Artist work in the classroom and on the stage. Interns will be able to acquire practical theater education experience at one of the premiere non-profit theaters in the region.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Provide administrative support for Education staff, provide support for Teaching Artists during classes, Teacher Workshops and School Shows.
- Contribute to the development of the curriculum both in-house and in the schools.
- Opportunities to research possible grant/funding opportunities for theater education work.
REQUIREMENTS
• Strong commitment to theater and education
• Enjoy working with others—interns need to interact successfully with a wide range of personalities including staff, artists, volunteers, board members, donors, and the general public; on the phone and in person
• Demonstrate computer skills: familiarity with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets is preferable
• Commit to a consistent schedule for a minimum of one month
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Education Associate
State Theatre
11 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1903
Fax: 732-247-4005
or email (Word doc., plain text, or rtf file only)
email (Word doc., plain text, or rtf file only)
