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
Manager of Orchestras
The Manager of Orchestras will be responsible for working with the Director of Orchestra Administration, the Artistic Director, the NJYS librarian and the conductors to insure the smooth and efficient management of assigned ensembles. This includes overseeing room set-up; attendance in cooperation with the Assistant Manager; communication with parents, students, coaches and volunteers; seating auditions; and concert production. Other duties include annual auditions, enrollment reporting, and summer camp staff support in cooperation with the camp coordinator.
Send cover letter, stating why you would like this position with the New Jersey Youth Symphony, and resume to jobs@whartonarts.org and Stacy Square, Director of Orchestra Administration at stacy.square@whartonarts.org. Please submit materials in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
Assistant Manager of Orchestras
The Assistant Manager of Orchestras will be responsible for working with the NJYS team and the conductors to insure the smooth and efficient management of assigned ensembles. This includes room set-up; manage attendance for all ensembles; communication with parents, students, and volunteers; auditions; and concert production. Other duties include assisting with annual auditions, enrollment, summer camp, and the doubling program, as needed.
Send cover letter, stating why you would like this position with the New Jersey Youth Symphony, and resume to jobs@whartonarts.org and Stacy Square, Director of Orchestra Administration at stacy.square@whartonarts.org. Please submit materials in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
Development Associate
Wharton Arts is seeking a detail-oriented Development Associate to join our team. The Development Associate will play a crucial role in supporting our fundraising efforts through donor cultivation, database management, event support, financial reconciliation and reporting, and digital campaign management. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office in Berkeley Heights, NJ, and two days remote.
Send cover letter and resume with subject {Development Associate – YOUR NAME} to jobs@WhartonArts.org.
NJYC- Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator collaborates closely with the Director of Chorus Administration to provide professional support to our ensembles, artistic staff, and administrative partners. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic to learn all aspects of arts administration and non-profit management.
To apply, please submit resume to jobs@whartonarts.org and and Krystiana Machtinger, Director of Chorus Administration at krystiana.machtinger@whartonarts.org.
NJYC- Director of Primi Passi
Primi Passi is a non-auditioned music exploration class for students in grades K-2. The singing-based curriculum is focused on developing basic music literacy and vocal skills through engaging musical games, rhythmic activities, folk dancing/movement, visual learning, and simple percussion instruments. The ensemble repertoire focuses mainly on unison music, with an introduction to two-part singing through beginning canons. The program also emphasizes making new friends, building confidence, and the joy of singing together!
To apply, please submit resume to jobs@whartonarts.org and patricia.joyce@whartonarts.org.
PAS- Private Instrumental Instructors: Suzuki Violin
The Wharton Performing Ars 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 Instrumental Instructors: Violin and Viola
The Wharton Performing Ars 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.
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.
Private Instrumental Instructor – Piano
The Wharton Performing Ars school is seeking private instrumental instructors to join our faculty. Interested candidates should have a Bachelor of Music degree in performance or music education. This position will provide private instrumental instruction for fall and spring classes, with opportunities for in school and after school community partnerships, and summer camps.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
Private Instrumental Instructor – Voice
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.
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 any strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar and keyboard.
Contact (973) 341-7959 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.