Employment

bergenPAC is seeking a skilled and motivated Grant Writer to support the organization’s fundraising and institutional advancement efforts. The Grant Writer will be responsible for identifying, researching, writing, and managing grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

This position plays a key role in securing funding to support bergenPAC’s programming, education initiatives, community engagement efforts, and capital needs.

The Grant Writer will work closely with the Executive Director, development team, and program leadership to translate bergenPAC’s artistic and educational work into compelling funding proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Research & Prospect Identification

• Identify and research potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective institutional funders
• Track deadlines and eligibility requirements for funding opportunities

Proposal Development

• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications
• Prepare supporting materials including project descriptions, impact narratives, and program summaries
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information about organizational initiatives

Grant Management & Reporting

• Maintain a grant calendar to track submission deadlines and reporting requirements
• Ensure timely submission of grant reports and compliance documentation
• Track grant outcomes and funding results

Institutional Relationships

• Support communication with foundation and government funders
• Assist with scheduling and preparing for funder meetings and site visits
• Maintain accurate records of funder interactions

Collaboration & Development Support

• Work closely with the development team to align grant funding with organizational priorities
• Assist with development communications and messaging when needed
• Contribute to institutional fundraising strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, arts administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of grant writing or nonprofit fundraising experience
• Proven track record of securing funding from foundations or government agencies preferred
• Strong writing, research, and storytelling skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising practices

Experience working in arts, culture, education, or community-based nonprofits is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional writing and editing ability
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to translate artistic and educational programming into compelling narratives
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments

Work Structure

This position may be structured as:

• Full-time staff role
• Hybrid position
• Remote or contract-based role depending on organizational needs

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the arts and committed to helping bergenPAC expand its impact through institutional funding.

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Adiaz@bergenPAC.org with “Grant Writer” in the subject line.

Date posted: September 11, 2026

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Job description:

Responsibilities:

• Guest Relations; maintain superior customer service and act as a brand ambassador for BergenPAC
• Answer phones with prompt and courteous attitude
• Ticket Sales
• Use of Archtics to process ticket sales over the phone or in person.
• Cash handling and management a cash drawer of $400.00
• Guarantee tickets are provided to patron via their preferred method of Mail, Will-Call, E-Mail, or SMS.
• Will-Call
• Retrieving patron’s tickets in the ticketing window before performance date/time.
• Work Box Office window during performances
• Distribution of tickets that are held in Will Call (see above)
• Selling of tickets to patrons (see above)
• Printing of patron’s tickets that were purchased tickets through Ticketmaster directly.
• Reprinting Tickets as needed.
• Process opening and closing paperwork
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Box Office Managers.

Required:

• Flexible hours - many hours for this position will be night and weekends.
• Basic Excel/Word knowledge

Preferred:

• Strong Computer/Technical skills
• Previous knowledge of Ticketmaster/Archtics Programs
• Previous Ticketing experience.
• Bilingual – Spanish preferred

Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes

Job Type: Part-time

The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC is seeking highly qualified teaching artists who are seasoned experts in their respective disciplines for vocal music, musical theater dance and acting.  We are also seeking “elective” specialists, such as visual art, breakdancing, beatboxing, songwriting, and Improv. 

The Performing Arts School serves students ages three months to adult at its facility at One Depot Square in Englewood every day of the week after-school and on weekends.  In addition to the school itself, our robust Outreach program serves over 140 schools in Bergen County and beyond and we work with students ages PreK through 12th grade.  We offer classes, in-school residencies, assembly programs and Co-Productions.  Disciplines we offer include music, dance, early childhood, and theater.  Co-Productions consist of us putting on a fully-produced musical in a school.  Co-Productions are made up of a team of a director, music director and choreographer.  We also have a large special needs program, where we teach in-school residencies in music, dance and theater to students with special needs. 
 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in music, dance or theater is preferred
• College students encouraged to apply
• Professional experience in the performing arts
• Teaching artist experience is a must; private lesson experience is also a plus
• Teaching experience in urban or suburban PreK-12 schools is helpful
• Ability to provide own transportation
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to motivate students’ learning
• Positive attitude, professional and courteous demeanor
• Outstanding team player with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Special Needs experience a plus but not required
• Bi-lingual a plus
• Pay commensurate with experience

Application Process:  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, teaching resume, headshot and sample lesson plan to education@bergenpac.org.  No phone calls please.

The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC offers undergraduate students the opportunity to intern with members of the education department. The intern will be working interchangeably between departments in efforts to contribute to the organizations goals. The intern will be responsible for working with the administrative assistant to ensure that the day to day operations run smoothly. It will also be required that the intern work with the education outreach manager to promote new and all ongoing programs for the school. The intern will also assist in maintaining a social media presence and tabling for The Performing Arts School events. The intern will be mentored and will gain valuable experience and knowledge on the business behind a performing arts school.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Publisher. Knowledge of Facebook and Twitter will be very helpful. Any interest and/or experience in the performing arts industry is not required but is a plus.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be a college student and must be receiving academic credits for the internship.
• Driver’s License and car.
   

Application Process:  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and references to Please email resumes to: education@bergenpac.org. No phone calls please.

The concert promotions intern will be responsible for traveling to local businesses to promote upcoming bergenPAC shows and events. They will also be responsible for researching local communities and their downtown areas for marketing purposes. Lastly, the intern will be responsible for tabling for bergenPAC to promote the theater and the Performing Arts School. The intern will be mentored and will gain valuable experience and knowledge on the business behind a performing arts center.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of the Bergen County area is a plus. Any interest and/or experience in the performing arts industry is not required but is a plus. Interns will gain an understanding of marketing and concert promotions as well as gain hands-on experience for their knowledge and benefit. Intern must have a vehicle where they will be able to drive around to the local area.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be a college student and must be receiving academic credits for the internship.
• Driver’s License and car.

Please email resumes to: marketingr@bergenpac.org