Cultivating, Developing, and Retaining a Highly Qualified Arts Industry Workforce
Careers
Employment with the bergenPAC is more than work. Staff members enrich and develop their love of entertainment while contributing their skills and talents to our art center.
Career opportunities at bergenPAC include a wide range of experience, technical skills and education. There are positions in stage production, administration, finance, operations, education, development, security, and other professional areas.
Learn more about our application process and current openings:
Performing Arts School Teaching Artist
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.
Performing Arts School Intern
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.
Concert Promotions/Street Team Intern
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: CWoelpper@bergenpac.org
bergenPAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.