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BARTENDER
Rutgers students encouraged to apply.

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

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USHER
Management is looking for applicants with past experience in direct customer service as well as a wide array of hours of availability including days/nights/weekends/holidays. 

House Ushers are expected to offer the highest level of customer service possible to guests, donors, visiting artists, artist management, patrons, and any other member of the public or administration they may encounter based on the House Ushers Policies and Procedures Handbook. House Ushers are also expected to carry out any job function management deems as appropriate and within the scope of caring and maintaining for the theatre, customer service, audience experience, pre-show prep, post-show breakdown, guest and staff safety/emergency response/security, etc.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Greet and Welcome all guests
• Direct all guests to their proper assigned seats
• Correct seating mistakes as necessary
• Provide prompt and professional responses to all audience inquiries
• Monitor and enforce theater patrons to ensure theater policies regarding procedure/safety are followed
• Perform all pre- and post-performance tasks as directed by management
• Disperse any and all marketing materials as directed by management
• Assist all theater guests in the event of an emergency to locate the nearest exit or escape route to safety
• Light maintenance and cleaning
• Assist special needs and handicapped guests as necessary

Physical/Mental Requirements Necessary:
• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs. waist high, including up and down stairs is required
• Ability to climb steps repeatedly is required
• Ability to descend/ascend ramps and inclines/declines
• Ability to stand for long periods of time is required
• Work indoors/outdoors in a fast-paced, busy environment, with environmental conditions such as noise, dust, heights, dark/dim/absence of lighting, and smoke. Incumbents must have the ability to bend, stretch, reach, and kneel without restriction.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms
• Must have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance, adhering to theater standards
• Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required
• Experience with Two Way Radios is preferred

Please email the Theater Manager Jessica Trechak at  Jtrechak@statetheatrenj.org to express your interest in this  job opening.

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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 press releases, editing/proofing, flyer distribution, and other projects as needed. The internship requires a minimum of 15 hours each week between Mon-Fri (9-5:30pm).

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

To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to:

Kelly Blithe
Director of Public Relations
State Theatre
11 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
or email