Employment

Development Director 

Position Overview: The Development Director at bergenPAC will serve as a contributing member of the senior management team to provide strategic leadership and direction for the organization’s fundraising and development initiatives, ensuring sustained growth in contributions and long-term donor engagement. This role involves driving major fundraising campaigns, building robust relationships with individual donors, managing foundation relationships, overseeing grant applications, and managing a development team to support bergenPAC’s mission to provide accessible, world-class arts and education programs. The Director will be able to leverage a network of contacts and donor relationships in the NY/NJ metro philanthropic sector to support these goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Fundraising Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, and corporate sponsorships.

• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations. Identify new prospects and create personalized stewardship plans to enhance donor engagement and retention.

• Grant Management: Oversee grant writing and reporting processes, researching potential grants and ensuring timely submissions. Work closely with foundations and government agencies to secure funding for bergenPAC’s programs and initiatives.

• Events Management: Plan and oversee donor cultivation events, including the annual gala, donor appreciation events, and other fundraising activities. Collaborate with the Special Events Coordinator to ensure all events align with fundraising goals and provide memorable donor experiences.  Integrate best practices, external perspective and innovative approaches to ensure programs are impactful and relevant.

• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Manage a team of development professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals. Work closely with marketing, programming, education and finance teams to ensure alignment on organizational goals.

• Board Engagement: Serve as one point of contact for the Board of Trustees on development matters. Support board members in their fundraising efforts and facilitate regular communication to keep them informed of fundraising progress.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in development and fundraising, preferably within the arts or nonprofit sectors.

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets and securing major gifts and grants.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of donors and stakeholders.

• Experience in event planning and execution, as well as managing donor relations and cultivation strategies.

• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge and donor database management software with the ability to quickly and accurately provide donor/prospect tracking, research, and reports as needed to management and the Board of Directors..

 

Skills and Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and project management skills.

• Ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Passionate about the arts and committed to the mission of bergenPAC.

 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of bergenPAC’s growth and community impact, helping shape a vibrant future for the performing arts in New Jersey.

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to Executive Director, Alexander Diaz, adiaz@bergenpac.org

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: CWoelpper@bergenpac.org