Princeton, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$26/hr
DEPARTMENT: Production, Company Management REPORTS TO: Company Manager CLASSIFICATION: Part-time; Seasonal; Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $26/hr; paid sick and bereavement leave; staff holid…
Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Logistics Coordination, Hospitality
Princeton, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$75/hr
POSITION: Teaching Artists DEPARTMENT: Education REPORTS TO: Director of Education CLASSIFICATION: Part-time; Project-based; Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $25 - $75/hr depending on type of w…
Skills: Arts Education, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Improvisation, Musical Direction
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Support visiting artists by coordinating travel, ground transportation, and maintaining artist housing. Assist with onboarding materials, hospitality, and the execution of staff wellness events and social gatherings.
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, a valid US driver's license, and the ability to drive a 15-passenger van. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
DEPARTMENT: Production, Company Management
REPORTS TO: Company Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Part-time; Seasonal; Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $26/hr; paid sick and bereavement leave; staff holiday pay; access to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan; complimentary and discounted tickets; institutional professional development opportunities; free parking within walking distance, and additional perks.
LOCATION & SCHEDULE: This is an in-person position reporting to our administrative offices and theaters located at 91 University Place in Princeton, NJ. Schedule will include late nights and weekends. It may also include some holidays, as scheduled in advance. Weekly schedules can average around 15-35 hours dependent on production needs and availability.
START DATE: This position will begin on or around August 17. Work is anticipated to be available through at least November 1st, 2026, but possibly through early June 2027.
McCarter Theatre Center is seeking Company Management Assistants to join our Production team. Working closely with the Company Manager and Assistant Company Manager, Company Management Assistants play a vital role in supporting the visiting artists who bring our productions to life - helping ensure their time at McCarter is smooth, welcoming, and well-supported. This hands-on role spans artist travel and logistics, housing maintenance, event support, and a range of day-to-day responsibilities that keep our company operations running.
This job posting describes the general nature and level of work expected in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications, and may be modified as needed.
McCarter is one of the country's flagship theatres, a vibrant center for community and for the performing arts, and a key cultural anchor for Central New Jersey. Located on the campus of Princeton University and incorporated as an independent, charitable nonprofit, the company is a nationally renowned, multi-disciplinary creative hub of arts and ideas, offering theatre, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages.
A two-time Tony Award winner, McCarter’s legacy of artistic excellence traces back to the theatre’s first performances in 1930. A home for new play development and world premieres, the company has launched numerous works that have gone on to tens of thousands of performances reaching millions of audience members around the world.
Among the 100,000 community members who directly participate in the company’s work every year, more than 7,500 are students taking part in McCarter’s robust arts-in-education offerings. The company offers more than 20 annual in-school residencies in classrooms in Princeton and Trenton, hosts schools from throughout the region for student matinee performances, and offers need-based scholarships to every one of its dozens of educational after-school and summer programs each year. Co-led by Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Executive Director Martin Miller, McCarter leads with values of “justice and joy, and beauty in belonging,” creating stories and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations, and engage communities.
TO APPLY
Please visit our Career Center page to apply for this position. Though a resume is not required, we welcome any additional context you would like to share about your experience and interest in this role. We look forward to learning more about you and the perspective you would bring to the position.
McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We seek team members who bring a range of backgrounds and experiences in support of an expansive artistic vision; who are committed to ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression work, both individually and collectively; and who value collaboration, curiosity, flexibility, and continuous personal and professional growth.
We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every qualification listed. Many skills are transferable, and we recognize that strong candidates may bring relevant experience, intuition, and perspective gained through a variety of paths. McCarter is committed to on-the-job training and mentorship.
McCarter Theatre Center is also committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants who require accommodations may contact Human Resources at (609) 258-6500 or email [email protected].
Princeton's Tony Award-winning theater. #McCarter
McCarter Theatre Center is recognized as one of this country’s leading theaters, and is the foremost organization in this country that is both a professional producing theater and a major presenter of the performing arts. With this identity comes a unique commitment to creating, developing and producing new work for the stage, reinvestigating classical theatrical repertoire, and bringing the best of the world’s performing artists to Central New Jersey. McCarter demonstrates an unwavering commitment to engaging, educating and cultivating a broad range of audiences, making the arts accessible to all people, and presenting an unparalleled variety of bold, stimulating, diverse and provocative programs across disciplines.
Offices: 91 Univeristy Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US
Princeton's Tony Award-winning theater. #McCarter
McCarter Theatre Center is recognized as one of this country’s leading theaters, and is the foremost organization in this country that is both a professional producing theater and a major presenter of the performing arts. With this identity comes a unique commitment to creating, developing and producing new work for the stage, reinvestigating classical theatrical repertoire, and bringing the best of the world’s performing artists to Central New Jersey. McCarter demonstrates an unwavering commitment to engaging, educating and cultivating a broad range of audiences, making the arts accessible to all people, and presenting an unparalleled variety of bold, stimulating, diverse and provocative programs across disciplines.
Offices: 91 Univeristy Place, Princeton, NJ 08540, US
