Employment at Wharton Arts
Join our talented and prestigious staff in making a difference in our students’ lives.
We maintain low student-to-staff ratios across our programs, in order to provide students with individualized instruction.
Wharton Arts is committed to reflecting the communities we serve to build an inclusive environment. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our open positions.
Current Openings
NJYC- Program Manager
The Program Manager provides leadership for the day-to-day operations and implementation of the New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC). This role is responsible for executing program activities, managing logistics, and maintaining systems that support a high-quality and seamless experience for choristers, families, and staff.
To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@whartonarts.org and krystiana.machtinger@whartonarts.org.
NJYC- Primo Coro Director
The New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC), founded in 1992, is an auditioned choral program serving singers in grades 3–12 across northern and central New Jersey. NJYC is committed to providing exceptional choral music education and performance opportunities that foster artistry, confidence, and personal growth.
To apply, please submit resume to jobs@whartonarts.org and patricia.joyce@whartonarts.org.
Development Associate
Wharton Arts is seeking a Development Coordinator. If you’re passionate about the performing arts and making an impact through music education, we would love to hear from you.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
PAS- Private Instrumental Instructor: Oboe
The Wharton Performing Arts school is seeking private instrumental instructors to join our faculty. Interested candidates should have a minimum Bachelor of Music degree in performance or music education. This position will provide private instrumental instruction for fall and spring semesters with opportunities for in school and after school community partnerships, and summer camps.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
PAS- Private Voice Instructor
The Wharton Performing Arts school is seeking a private voice instructor to join our faculty. Interested candidates should have a minimum Bachelor of Music degree in performance or music education. This position will provide private instrumental instruction for fall and spring semesters with opportunities for in school and after school community partnerships, and summer camps.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
PAS- Private Instrumental Instructor: Piano
The Wharton Performing Arts school is seeking private instrumental instructors to join our faculty. Interested candidates should have a minimum Bachelor of Music degree in performance or music education. This position will provide private instrumental instruction for fall and spring semesters with opportunities for in school and after school community partnerships, and summer camps.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
PMP Teaching Artists
PMP seeks multiple Teaching Artists. The instruments below are the preferred and priority instruments, but PMP is also seeking Teaching Artists to teach strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guitar. PMP hires substitute Teaching Artists on a rolling basis.
Email your resume and a cover letter to Shanna Lin at shanna.lin@whartonarts.org.
Musical Theater Instructors
PAS seeks Musical Theater Instructors to provide musical theater instruction for fall and spring classes, in school and after school community partnerships.
Successful candidates will work in group theater class settings in voice, musical theater, drama, or dance (depending on their specialty) to provide instruction to Wharton Arts students and Community Partnership Programs.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
Operations Assistant
Contact Susan Peterson, Director of Operations at susan.peterson@whartonarts.org
Volunteers and Interns
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts is seeking volunteers and interns to join our dynamic administrative team. This is a great opportunity for a student seeking experience in non-profit arts administration or a member of the community wishing to make a positive impact through Wharton’s life-changing mission of excellence in performing arts education.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
General Employment
Teachers and artistic staff are encouraged to send resumés at any time to info@WhartonArts.org.
Wharton Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
Wharton Arts is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Specifically, Wharton Arts strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or breastfeeding, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. It is the obligation of every employee to adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of Wharton Arts’ policies against unlawful discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, placement, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, lay-offs, and termination from employment.