Our Team
One of the greatest assets at the South Orange Performing Arts Center is the Board of Governors who serve as ambassadors for SOPAC in the community, and lend their expertise and guidance to many aspects of the organization. These dedicated volunteers donate their time and talents to guiding and leading SOPAC. They foster a culture of serving SOPAC’s patrons and the community with arts experiences of the highest quality while adhering to SOPAC’s mission.
Officers
Paul Bartick, Chair
Larry Brodey, Vice-Chair
Randall E. Haase, Treasurer
Matt Epstein, Secretary
Members
Claudine Baptiste
Marc Chalom
Keesha Chavis
Dr. Paul Desjardins
Jeremy Dobrish
Maureen Gammon
Carol Gardner
Jordan Greenberger, Esq
Josianne Manasse, OD
Douglas Newman
Rev. Dr. Terry Richardson
Steve Schnall
Leo Sender
David Stone
Miriam Vales
Sheena Collum, South Orange Village President
Bob Zuckerman, South Orange Village Trustee Liaison
Melissa Hodge, South Orange Downtown Liaison
Peter W. Shoemaker, PhD, Seton Hall University Liaison
The SOPAC volunteer program offers a variety of opportunities for you to get involved whether you prefer office work, ushering or contributing your professional expertise. As a SOPAC volunteer, you will be a valued member of a team of like-minded people who also enjoy giving back to their community.
If you are interested in becoming a SOPAC volunteer, please complete and submit the form below. Volunteers are an integral part of SOPAC’s success!
Benefits
A valuable cultural experience. Learn about the live performing arts events that SOPAC presents. The program provides an unparalleled opportunity to participate in many aspects of a non-profit arts organization.
Enjoy flexible hours. During the presenting season, there are a wide variety of evening and weekend events at which you can work. There are occasional opportunities in the administrative offices.
Receive ticket vouchers. The hours you accrue will earn you vouchers that are good for 2 tickets to a SOPAC-presented event of your choosing.
Positions
Front-of-House: Ushers and front-of-house volunteers are the public face of SOPAC and there are many positions to fill. In this position, you will gain experience in customer relations and help to create a warm, welcoming environment for SOPAC patrons. Duties may include ticket taking, handing out programs, or assisting patrons to their seats.
Administrative: An administrative volunteer can gain an understanding of many areas of theatre management. Activities vary based on the time of year. General tasks include database management, mail merges, general filing, and reception responsibilities.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact Audience Services Manager Alicia Whavers at (973) 382-1025 or by email aliciaw@sopacnow.org.
Sign up to Volunteer
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a multidisciplinary arts center that presents innovative artistic and educational cultural experiences through music, theater, dance, comedy and family performances.
SOPAC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.
Current Employment Opportunities
Audience Services Manager
SOPAC’s Audience Services Department is the hub of audience interaction at SOPAC. This department oversees our ticketing system and provides staffing and support for all of SOPAC’s events.
A complete application must include a cover letter, résumé, and 3 references.
Application deadline: June 15, 2021
Anticipated start date: July 15, 2021