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Duties and Responsibilities

Member Services:

- Coordinate, secure venue, and oversee two days of Equity and Non-Equity auditions for member theatres to see ~250 actors;
- Collaborate with member roundtable chairs in the design and implementation of education and networking events for staff of member theatres including the Education, General Management, Artistic, Emerging leaders and Caregivers roundtables;
- Serve as primary liaison to theatres inquiring about membership and oversee the nomination and application process;
- Maintain and oversee the process of loaning equipment to member theatres and the cultural community (i.e. listening enhancement devices, technical equipment);
- Partner with collaborating organizations to build, maintain, and produce programming for the NJ Arts and Culture Administrators of Color Network;
- See the work of member theatres and thoroughly understand the varying sizes, structures, cultures, missions, and needs of the members. Develop collaborative peer-to-peer working relationships with the staff of member theatres;
- Collaborate with Deputy Director on the application and selection process of the Career Accelerator Program; serve as primary mentor/supervisor to Career Accelerator Fellows during their placement with the Alliance


Public Program Support:


- Oversee logistics and administration, including application process, selection, promotion and assessment of the annual Stages Festival - a statewide celebration of theatre featuring 60-80 events produced by member theatres; work closely with Manager of Digital Communications and Marketing to maintain the Stages Festival website and PR campaign; Collaborate with - Deputy Director, Executive Director, and selection committee to ensure the festival aligns with mission, vision, and core values of the Alliance;
- Serve as producer/coordinator for specific public events within the Stages Festival such as the NJSCA Playwrights showcase, Healing Voices, and Historical Commission Panels.
- Partner with Deputy Director on producing the annual Creating Change Network Conference; support curation of Creating Change roundtables and Day of Racial Healing programming;
- Attend and support logistics for public events including Curtain Call, the Ovation Gala, and the Cultural Access Network Awards;
- Work with Manager of Digital Communication and Marketing to effectively promote member services and programs.


External Relations/Leadership:

- Participate in strategic planning with Executive Director, Deputy Director, staff and Board
- Participate in committee meetings for Membership Committee, Equity and Access Committee, Creating Change Network, and other committees developed in support of member services
- Represent New Jersey Theatre Alliance to the larger community by attending theatre performances and participating on approved external advisory committees;
- Attend statewide and national conferences and gatherings such as those offered by ArtPride New Jersey, the Center for NonProfits, and the Association of Performing Arts Service Organizations (APASO), TCG, and others assigned by Deputy Director;
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director

Additional Information:

New Jersey Theatre Alliance operates remotely with a six-member team. The person in this position will work remotely with some travel for occasional in-person meetings and events. Mileage is reimbursed; a percentage of cell phone and home internet will be reimbursed for work at home; computer and printer will be provided if needed.

All New Jersey Theatre Alliance Staff Members are expected to advance the work of Equity and Access at the organization by:
- Demonstrating commitment to advancing their own knowledge and expertise in areas of Access and Equity
- Demonstrating commitment to advancing Equity and Access in the arts for all including individuals whose identity markers do not intersect with that staff member’s
- Engaging in learning opportunities offered by the Alliance such as Cultural Access and Creating Change roundtables
- Sharing resources, learning, and ideas related to Equity and Access with colleagues
- Supporting and engaging with annual events such as Cultural Access Awards and Creating Change Symposium