Nonprofit Theatre Jobs at UCPAC

Nonprofit Theatre Jobs at UCPAC

Nonprofit Theater Jobs at UCPAC

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Thank you for your interest in working with us. We are currently hiring for the following nonprofit theatre jobs at UCPAC:

Stage Tech Crew Supervisor

Department: Production
Reports To: Production Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Classification: Part-Time or Full-Time Based on Event Schedule
Pay Rate: $30 Per Hour

The Stage Crew Supervisor plays a critical leadership role within the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) production team, acting as the lead on-site supervisor for event load-ins, rehearsals, and performances. This position is responsible for executing production plans, managing stage and technical crew, maintaining venue standards, and ensuring client satisfaction. The Supervisor serves as a key liaison between the venue and performers, promoters, and clients, and is empowered to make decisions in the absence of the Production Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Execution & Leadership

  • Follow and implement production plans as communicated by the Production Director.
  • Supervise and direct lighting, audio, and stage crews to ensure timely and effective event setup and operation.
  • Oversee scenery, furniture, prop placement, and material handling as required for events.
  • Ensure crew receives mandated meal and coffee breaks; report any break penalties or labor issues to the Production Director.
  • Make production decisions in the absence of the Production Director, ensuring continuity and quality of event execution.

Venue & Equipment Oversight

  • Maintain familiarity with venue technical equipment and systems; report malfunctions or concerns promptly.
  • Conduct basic visual inspections of rigging systems, including fly rail operations, counterweight arbors, and rope integrity.
  • Ensure proper setup and full restoration of venue systems after each event.
  • Support accurate upkeep of venue technical documentation and inventory needs (perishables, hardware, tools).

Workplace Organization & Safety

  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized backstage areas, including the loading dock and crew workspaces.
  • Promote and enforce venue safety and security protocols; report any violations or hazards immediately.
  • Use discretion and professionalism when handling venue alarm codes, keys, and secure access areas.

Reporting & Communication

  • Complete post-event production reports using templates provided by the Production Director.
  • Serve as the on-site representative of UCPAC with artists, promoters, and clients.
  • Communicate any technical, personnel, or scheduling issues to the Production Director in a timely and thorough manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in theatrical or live event production with supervisory responsibilities.
  • Strong working knowledge of stagecraft, lighting, sound, and rigging systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical problems calmly and efficiently during live events.
  • Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event needs.
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations and standard theatrical safety procedures preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and move around backstage areas.
  • Regularly required to lift, push, pull, or carry equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work at heights using lifts or catwalks, and in dimly lit or loud environments.
  • Must be able to work long shifts, including late nights, with periods of high physical activity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

The Union County Performing Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and a brief note of interest via email. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For a downloadable copy of this job description, please click here.

House Associate

Reports to: House Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: On Call/As Needed/Part-time | Hourly
Pay Rate: $15.50 Per Hour

The House Associate will be responsible for set-up and breakdown of concession inventory, selling to patrons preshow and intermission and/or assisting at the front door/house as an Usher. House Associates will work at different posts including Front Door, Concessions, and in the House. Primary functions include customer service, selling food, drinks, handling inventory/money, scanning tickets, and ushering. PLEASE NOTE: Because UCPAC serves alcohol, YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Concessions:

• Preparing concession stands with inventory to be sold to patrons.
• Maintaining a clean concession area.
• Serving concessions to patrons including alcoholic beverages.
• Selling merchandise.
• Accurate and responsible handling and reporting of all sales.
• Providing support to Front of House and client hospitality Back of House as needed.
• Following all emergency protocols and guiding audience members to the exits in an orderly manner.

Usher:

• Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner.
• Checking and scanning tickets and directing guests to their seats.
• Distributing programs, brochures, and other materials.
• Informing guests about the location of the restrooms, refreshments, and exits.
• Tending to guests’ comfort and assisting them with any questions or problems.
• Assisting patrons with disabilities or other impairments, as needed.
• Providing support to Concessions and client hospitality Back of House as needed.
• Enforcing event rules and relevant health and safety regulations.
• Ensuring that the lobby and facilities are neat and organized.
• Following all emergency protocols and guiding audience members to the exits in an orderly manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Concession or usher experience preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy items such as: cases of water, soda, stanchions, etc. (25 lbs.)
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while rotating between different posts
• on different nights.
• Available to work weekday evenings, weekends, and some weekdays and holidays.
• If hired, must complete a Food Handler’s Guide before you can be scheduled.
• You must be 18 years of age or older due to the serving of alcohol.
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency required.
• Previous experience working with the public in a customer service environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure during sometimes stressful situations.
• The ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Responsible and ethical money handling.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein represent those that must be met by a House Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the House Associate is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. They are frequently required to stand for long periods of time, climb and descend ramps/stairs in dim lighting conditions, and to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. They must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus and to see in dim lighting environments. They will regularly use a two-way radio handset or headset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the House Associate is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but is occasionally loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

UCPAC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. UCPAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

TO APPLY:

Email your resume with the subject line “House Associate”. PLEASE NOTE: Because UCPAC serves alcohol, YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Box Office Associate

Reports to: Box Office Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Part-time | Hourly
Pay Rate: $15.50 Per Hour

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A UCPAC Box Office Associate is responsible for providing a friendly and helpful customer service experience during the ticket buying process. This is a forward-facing position, working directly with our patrons, under the Box Office Manager’s supervision. UCPAC’s current ticket operating system is VBO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with a ticketing point of sale preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Friendly and calm customer service demeanor, both in-person and over the phone.
  • Responsible and ethical money handling.
  • High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency required.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
  • Problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
  • The ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Must have the availability to work weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein represent those that must be met by a Box Office Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, a Box Office Associate is regularly required to talk and hear. They are frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch to reach supplies. They must occasionally lift and/or move our 15 lb. BOCA Ticket Printer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision small print reading, and long periods of screen time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but is occasionally loud.

To apply, email your resume with the subject line “Box Office Associate”.

Theatre Technicians (Freelance/Overhire)

The Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, NJ seeks experienced freelance production technicians.  Qualified applicants seeking positions in Audio, Lighting and Staging departments should possess the following skills: 

Audio Engineers:

  • Familiarity with Yamaha M7CL and QL series mixing consoles.
  • Wireless microphone systems. 
  • The ability to import, edit, program and run audio/video cues in Qlab. 
  • Possess a strong understanding of Sound System Signal Flow and Operation.
  • Analog and Digital Signal Patching. 
  • Setting wireless mic rigs and wrangling wireless mics backstage. 
  • Capable of utilizing Hellerman Tools, Multi-Meters, and can demonstrate understanding of wireless element rigging.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively.

Lighting Designers:

  • Should be confident running and programming ETC ION Lighting Consoles. 
  • Working knowledge of DMX, lighting fixtures and dimmer racks.
  • Previous experience programming in a fast-paced professional environment. 

Stagehands:

  • The ability to participate in load ins and load outs. 
  • Set up & strike of decking/stages, walls/flats, curtains, pipes, drapes etc. 
  • Experience operating a theatrical fly rail system in safe and professional manner. 
  • Basic backline knowledge a plus. 

TO APPLY:

Email your resume with the subject line “Overhire Technician Positions at UCPAC”.

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