Theatre, Gallery and Event Staff (Part Time)

Theatre, Gallery and Event Staff (Part Time)

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title - Theatre, Gallery and Event Staff (Part Time)

Posting Number - 26TM0313

Department - Fine Arts

Overview - Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. The School of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The School of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Posting Summary - Rutgers University-Camden SASC seeks multiple part-time positions for Theatre, Gallery and Event Staff. This position will assist the Department and the Production Manager (Technical Supervisor) with the construction of scenery and set design, setting up lights, sound equipment, props and special effects for productions, concerts, and events in theaters and exhibitions in the galleries, as well as front-of-house operations and audience support for the Department. Duties may vary dependent on specific role and department needs but may include the following tasks: – Set up and operation of lighting and/or sound equipment – Construction of scenery, props – Operation of special effects – Front of house operations and audience support Qualified candidates will have live technical theater and stagehand experience, or experience with audience development and front-of-house operations. Lead positions in audio, lighting, video, stage management and scenic carpentry are available.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Salary Details - A range of $15.92/hour - $30/hour.

Offer Information - The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Part Time

Working Hours - Up to 20 hours per week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment - Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.- OR -Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master's degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions. Also requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master's degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Qualified candidates will have live technical theater and stage hand experience, or experience with audience development and front-of-house operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date - 08/31/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled - No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus - Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus - Rutgers University-Camden

City - Camden

State - NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements

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