Community Engagement/Access Coordinator

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Role: Community Engagement and Access Coordinator

Status: Full Time/Benefits Eligible/Exempt

Reports to: Director of Education

POSITION OVERVIEW

Two River Theater is seeking a Full-Time Community Engagement and Access Coordinator to join our Education team. Working hours are generally Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM. Availability is needed on weeknights and/or weekends for presence at internal and/or external events. This is a flexible, hybrid position.

The Community Engagement and Access Coordinator reports to the Director of Education and is responsible for coordinating TRT’s growing community engagement strategy and facilitating Access offerings for Two River Theater, on stage and off. They will take the lead in managing partnerships with nonprofit organizations across sectors, local and state-wide businesses and community leaders, and work to ensure that a wide scope of communities are aware of, feel a part of, feel welcomed at, and are empowered to access Two River Theater’s facility and activities. The ideal candidate is a good listener who is passionate about the priorities for various communities and a deep belief that the power of art can enrich our lived experience. They are creative thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills; value non-transactional, organic relationship-building; and are knowledgeable and/or passionate about the performing arts. They enjoy networking, attending events, and being involved in a thriving cultural community.

The Community Engagement and Access Coordinator will communicate directly with community partners and organizations, access providers, as well as all departments as needed.

ABOUT TWO RIVER THEATER

Two River Theater produces a theatrical season that includes American and world classics, new plays and musicals, programs for young people, and festivals of new work. Each year, we also offer 40+ events that reflect our diverse community of Red Bank, New Jersey. Two River produces work on two stages—the 350-seat Rechnitz Theater, and the flexible 110-seat Marion Huber Theater. The theater’s recently opened Center for New Work, Education and Design is a three-story facility that includes two rehearsal studios, artist labs, classrooms, expanded shops and centrally located offices. Two River Theater has commissioned and premiered original projects including Be More Chill by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz (the theater’s first Broadway production) and Hurricane Diane by former Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (which won an Obie Award for its Off-Broadway run). In June 2019, Two River was nationally recognized by USA TODAY as one of “10 great places to see a play” across the U.S. Two River serves thousands of students and community members through arts and humanities programs at the theater, in schools and throughout its region. Two River Theater is led by Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen and was founded in 1994 by Joan and Robert Rechnitz.

MISSION

We create great American theater by developing and producing new works and world classics that most richly direct our gaze to the life of the human spirit. We cultivate an audience that cherishes the intimate joy of theater, enriched when shared by a community of others.

VISION

To be a theater whose work contributes to the canon of world theater and is a vital cultural resource for our community.

OUR CORE VALUES

Two River Theater is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable and culturally diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not currently meet all qualifications. We know there are great candidates who may not have all the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Work:
- Design, cultivate and implement a comprehensive and inclusive strategy to build bridges between Two River Theater and underrepresented communities, and include integration with:
  - Season productions and presenting productions
  - Education programs
  - Access programs
  - Donor events and campaigns
  - Institutional marketing events
- In collaboration with Community Relations Manager, cultivate and develop partnerships with community organizations

- Deepen relationships with current partner organizations

Assess different community priorities to identify potential partners
Develop new, meaningful collaborations with artists, organizations, and neighborhood groups.

Access Work:
- Contract with reputable Access providers to provide services for audio description, ASL-interpreted, open caption, sensory inclusive and Play Date performances/events;
- Cultivate relationships/partnerships with local and regional access communities to expand and deepen participation and use of Access offerings
- Research and provide training for above events/performances for Front of House, Box Office, Marketing, Education, Production and other departments, as needed
- Every three years, spearhead and execute the creation of the Two River ADA Plan and provide to New Jersey state organizations as needed
- Serve as point person for patron inquiries regarding Access resources
- Serve as Two River’s Access liaison to the New Jersey Theatre Alliance/Cultural Access Network
Perform all work in a manner that is consistent with Two River’s core values, including our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA), and contribute to the goal of creating a more equitable, diverse and inclusive organization by participating in various staff and organizational initiatives;
Additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in facilitation, community organizing, or cultural programming
Previous experience building and sustaining community partnerships and programs
Previous experience working for nonprofits, preferably in the arts/culture sector
Strong project management and communication skills
A commitment to fostering equitable and inclusive communities

Comfortable with MSOffice suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications:

Possession of a wide network of contacts at potential partner organizations in Monmouth and the surrounding counties
Proficiency in Spanish

Annual Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000. Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, an employee assistance program, local business discounts, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.

To Apply: Interested applicants should visit the Two River Theater Jobs Board at https://tworivertheater.org/jobs, provide a writing sample, and are encouraged to apply before December 13, 2025. No phone calls please.

TRT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salary and full benefits. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

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