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Call for Tickets:

732-246-7469

President & CEO
Development Assistant/Associate
Bartender
Marketing/PR Intern
Graphic Design Intern
Development Intern
Education Intern

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PRESIDENT & CEO

The State Theatre is seeking candidates for President/CEO. The President serves as the primary vision caster for the institution and therefore develops and guides artistic policy in conjunction with the Board of Trustees. The President oversees all operations and departments of the organization; implements the policies of the Board of Trustees; ensures viability of the organization’s financial condition through balanced operating budgets and development of the Theatre’s resources (e.g., endowment fund, building improvements, equipment acquisition, etc.); maintains a positive public image for the Theatre with all constituencies; and serves as chief fundraiser for the organization.

The President must be a leader who can work with the board, staff and volunteers to take this institution to a higher level of excellence and service. S/he must have experience as a CEO and be well acquainted with the performing arts industry and its key players, be adept at programming, at ease with numbers and finances, and a dynamo fund-raiser.

The President will be required to interact with a variety of constituencies and must have a compelling personality and integrity which allows her/him to inter-mingle effortlessly and seamlessly. S/he must be well spoken and have extraordinary writing and communication skills that enable her/him to rigorously defend a position as well as sell a new idea and direction.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Persons interested in a complete position profile should click on the following link: http://www.mcaonline.com/MCApage42statetheatre.htm

Procedure for Application
Please submit resume, three work-related references, a salary history and a brief cover letter describing interest, relevant qualifications and experience in confidence to the consultants engaged to manage this search (email submissions preferred). The State Theatre Regional Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer. Referrals of qualified candidates are also welcome.

Management Consultants for the Arts, Inc.
Len Alexander, Partner
400 Main Street, Suite 400
Stamford, CT 06901
Fax: 203-353-0893
MgtConArts2@aol.com Preferred

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Development Assistant/Associate

The State Theatre is seeking a Development Assistant/Associate to assist in fundraising and patron relations.

Requirements:

• fundraising experience in an arts, cultural or educational organization preferred

• bachelor’s degree

• experience with computerized donor databases

• excellent communication and organizational skills

• energy, flexibility, and positive attitude

• Position requires availability on evenings and weekends

Full-time, salaried, exempt position, reports to VP of Development and Major Gifts Director.

To apply for this position, please e-mail application letter, resume, and list of references to:

lvanderveer@statetheatrenj.org.

No calls, please. Position open until filled.

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BARTENDER

Rutgers students encouraged to apply. Tips certification is the only prerequisite.

To apply for this position, email resume or letter of interest to:
Dan Lyons
dlyons@statetheatrenj.org

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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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Graphic Design Internship:

The State Theatre is seeking innovative graphic design interns to design and produce marketing materials for the State Theatre. The internship requires a minimum of 15 hours anytime between Mon-Fri (9-5:30pm).

Responsibilities:
•   Design and produce promotional materials such as posters, flyers, advertisements, etc.
•   Design web graphics for the State Theatre website and internet advertising.
•    Assist the Art Director with the creative workload

Requirements:
•   Experience using QuarkXPress and Photoshop
•   Knowledge of Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, and HTML a plus
•    Familiar with a Mac

Internships are unpaid, however, students may arrange to receive college credit.

To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to:
Tracy Furr
Art Director

State Theatre
11 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1903
Fax: 732-247-4005

or email (Word doc., pdf, plain text, or rtf file only – If you email, please include a few samples of your work)

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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 programs for schools. 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 special events, workshops, classes 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

Internships are unpaid, however, students may arrange to receive college credit.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Jennifer Cunha
Education Assistant
State Theatre
11 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1903
Fax: 732-247-4005

or email (Word doc., plain text, or rtf file only)