ABOUT THE BCA:
A leading force in the city’s cultural community, Boston Center for the Arts has supported thousands of individual artists, small organizations, and performing arts companies, who add depth and dimension to the Boston arts ethos. Through residencies and programming, Boston Center for the Arts serves as an epicenter for an expanding cohort of artists working across all disciplines and has catalyzed careers by providing fertile ground for experimentation and artistic risk-taking. Boston Center for the Arts is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Greater Boston. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

RACIAL EQUITY COMMITMENT:
Black Lives Matter. It is incumbent upon us to act accordingly, and to identify those ways that we, as leaders of a cultural organization, can stop perpetuating pervasive and systemic white supremacist practices and lead through our actions. Boston Center for the Arts is committed to doing the hard work of dismantling even the most subtle forms of white supremacy in our organization, in our practices, and in the work we do to help make Boston a place where Black artists can live and thrive.

POSITION CONCEPT:
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Operations, the Associate Director of Facilities is responsible for overseeing all facilities operations for the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA). The Associate Director of Facilities will oversee facility infrastructure, building systems and services, safety and security programs, building maintenance and modifications, management control systems, operating policy and procedures and facility. The Associate Director of Facilities is tasked with directing routine maintenance, delegating and responding to emergencies, managing risk, managing BCA maintenance technicians, managing contractors, and conducting site inspections. The Associate Director of Facilities collaborates to develop and implement all site policies, procedures, programs, and systems. This position works with the Senior Director of Operations to develop long and short-range maintenance planning. This individual must show maturity, leadership, and an ability to effectively communicate and follow the mission of BCA and the policies of BCA Leadership.

Responsibilities include:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide oversight of facility infrastructure, building systems and services, safety and security programs, building maintenance and modifications, management control systems, operating policy and procedures and facility planning.
• Coordinate large and small construction or renovation projects, including deferred maintenance projects, with architects and contractors.
• Provide technical expertise regarding assigned functions; formulate and develop policies and procedures to ensure BCA facilities comply with state, community, and city laws and regulations.
• Monitor the safety and cleanliness of the interior and exterior areas such as offices, venues, the outdoor plaza space, and Clarendon Street alley.
• Supervise and delegate projects and tasks to facilities staff and other vendors, including the assignment of work and follow-through on the completion of work, maintaining day-to-day operations, routine inspection of common areas, scheduling of special projects, coordinating event needs, performing preventive maintenance work orders and scheduling these repairs.
• Manage seasonal grounds work, including raking, sweeping, shoveling, and trimming. 
• Negotiate contracts with service providers, inspecting facilities to meet safety regulations, and coordinating renovations and updates.
• Keep concise, accurate records for work performed and equipment purchased for the property utilizing BOX, our cloud content management system.
• Create reports on maintenance, repairs, safety, compliance, and other occurrences for supervisors and related staff.
• Fulfill and coordinate emergency on-call responsibilities in collaboration with BCA Maintenance Technician. Must have a current valid driver’s license and a reliable method of transportation to respond to such emergencies.
• Maintain records of utility usage and investigate any inconsistencies in usage. Make energy-saving recommendations.
• Maintain inventory of all maintenance equipment, tools, and parts belonging to BCA.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Operations on budgeting for facilities needs.
• Attend meetings and serve on teams as assigned.
• Provide technical support to BCA staff and contractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will possess most, if not all, of the following skills, experience, and attributes:

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5+ years in a Facilities Management role, preferably working in the non-profit sector and/or with historical buildings.
• Proven effectiveness as a staff manager, including knowledge of professional development, performance appraisal, and equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.
• Familiarity with construction practices and laws governing the construction, maintenance, and repair of historic and public buildings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary for regular contact with professional peers, staff, patrons, contractors, and city officials.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with  Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom/Google Meet, and CAD software.
• Experience creating, organizing, and executing comprehensive facilities management plans.

Personal Qualities:

• Respects diverse perspectives.
• A nimble, creative thinker with a proven ability to take the initiative and tackle complex challenges.
• Very strong organizational skills.
• Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented.
• Open to feedback.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop; use hands to operate objects, tools, and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl; talk and/or hear; taste and/or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The Employee must have the ability to work in outdoor and indoor work environments.

JOB STRUCTURE AND BENEFITS:

This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations. The salary range is $80,000–$85,000/year. This position is full-time, exempt. Occasional weekend and evening hours will be required. Boston Center for the Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package including 80% covered medical and dental insurance, an FSA plan, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan plus complimentary tickets to BCA and BCA partner events and performances. This position will be expected to report to the office five days a week.

To apply, please include a resume and cover letter detailing your potential for success in this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place in late August through early September.

All staff are required to work in-person, and on-site at the BCA campus; there is no option for fully remote work. Additionally, it is a requirement for all staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster.

Boston Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The BCA prohibits discrimination based upon an individual’s age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law. People of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE BCA:
A leading force in the city’s cultural community, Boston Center for the Arts has supported thousands of individual artists, small organizations, and performing arts companies, who add depth and dimension to the Boston arts ethos. Through residencies and programming, Boston Center for the Arts serves as an epicenter for an expanding cohort of artists working across all disciplines and has catalyzed careers by providing fertile ground for experimentation and artistic risk-taking. Boston Center for the Arts is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Greater Boston. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
As part of our commitment to cultural and racial equity, the Development Team practices Community Centric Fundraising, recognizing our responsibility to our community and rooting our strategies in our values of Responsiveness, Social Impact, Community Engagement, and Experimentation.

Black Lives Matter. It is incumbent upon us to act accordingly, and to identify those ways that we, as leaders of a cultural organization, can stop perpetuating pervasive and systemic white supremacist practices and lead through our actions. Boston Center for the Arts is committed to doing the hard work of dismantling even the most subtle forms of white supremacy in our organization, in our practices, and in the work we do to help make Boston a place where Black artists can live and thrive.

POSITION CONCEPT:
Boston Center for the Arts seeks to add a forward-thinking and strategic Director of Institutional Giving to our expanding Development Team. Supported by the Development Coordinator and in collaboration with the Senior Director of Development, the Director of Institutional Giving will strategize relationships with foundation, government, and corporate funders, and successfully secure funding as the organization continues to build its combined base of contributed support toward a goal of $1.7m for the current fiscal year.

Responsibilities include:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Secure ~$1 million in funding from institutional sources each fiscal year.
• In collaboration with other Development staff and the CEO, manage all aspects of foundation, government, and corporate donor relations, including, but not limited to: coordinating introductory and update meetings with program officers, soliciting funds, cultivating new funders, effectively stewarding relationships with current funders, and maintaining accounting and record-keeping for grant reports.
• Research and submit successful applications for foundation, government, and corporate grants to support BCA programs, operations, and organizational initiatives.
• In collaboration with BCA Finance, maintain and successfully manage an institutional giving timeline to ensure timely submission of proposals, progress reports, and final reports.
• Maintain regular and courteous contact with all funders, including letters, emails, phone calls, invitations, and personal visits.
• Participate in budget planning, goal setting, and strategic planning to assist with the creation of the Development Team’s annual operating plans.
• Work in collaboration with Marketing & Communications and Artistic Programming staff to develop, manage, and implement all fundraising event sponsorship opportunities and in-kind donations for organizational events and artistic program initiatives.
• ​​​​​​​Together with Marketing & Communications, establish and manage institutional marketing agreements for sponsor recognition.
• Establish, organize, and implement solicitation and cultivation strategies to fully leverage networks established by members of the BCA staff, Board of Directors, community partners, and new business relationships.
• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and Board committees as requested.
• Attend all required staff and departmental meetings, and work collaboratively with all BCA staff.
• Provide professional development resources and mentorship for BCA resident artists when requested.
• Support all BCA programs and special events as requested. Some attendance at evening and weekend performances and events will be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in higher arts administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience in institutional fundraising and foundation relations, with significant grant writing and grant submission experience.
• Must demonstrate a successful track record of five- and six-figure awards from foundations, government, and corporate sources.
• Excellent and compelling written communication skills.
• An outgoing and friendly demeanor.
• An understanding of the mission and goals at BCA, including a demonstrated commitment to cultural and racial equity.
• Strong institutional fundraising track record.
• Experience working in cooperation with colleagues across departments.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for the visual and performing arts.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with great attention to detail.
• Experience working within the Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, Grants and Foundations portals, and CRM software.

Personal Qualities:

• A positive, nimble, and creative thinker with proven ability to take initiative and tackle complex challenges.
• Respects and embraces diverse perspectives.
• Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented.
• Engenders trust with staff and remains open to feedback.
• Operates with a high degree of integrity and respect, maintaining the highest professional ethics at all times.
• Possesses a passion for the arts.

JOB STRUCTURE AND BENEFITS:

This is an exempt full-time position. The salary range is $75,000–$85,000. Boston Center for the Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off (PTO), 80% coverage for medical and dental insurance, an FSA plan, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan plus complimentary tickets to BCA and BCA partner events and performances.

To apply, please include a resume and cover letter detailing your potential for success in this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place in late August through early September.

All staff are required to work in-person, and on-site at the BCA campus; there is no option for fully remote work. However, staff are provided with a bank of remote work days to use annually.

Boston Center for the Arts is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Greater Boston. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. People of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE BCA:

A leading force in the city’s cultural community, Boston Center for the Arts has supported thousands of individual artists, small organizations, and performing arts companies, who add depth and dimension to the Boston arts ethos. Through residencies and programming, Boston Center for the Arts serves as an epicenter for an expanding cohort of artists working across all disciplines and has catalyzed careers by providing fertile ground for experimentation and artistic risk-taking.

As a multidisciplinary arts center in the heart of Boston, BCA serves as an incubator of new artwork, a critical community and cultural partner, and a venue for hundreds of events, exhibitions, public programs, and theatre and dance performances annually.

Boston Center for the Arts is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Greater Boston. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

RACIAL EQUITY COMMITMENT:

Black Lives Matter. It is incumbent upon us to act accordingly and to identify those ways that we, as a leading cultural organization, can stop perpetuating pervasive and systemic white supremacist practices and lead through our actions. Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) is committed to doing the hard work of dismantling even the most subtle forms of white supremacy in our organization, in our practices, and in the work we do to help make Boston a place where ALL artists can live and thrive.

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the daily accounting operations of the BCA. The Senior Accountant performs all accounting and bookkeeping needs, prepares financial reporting, manages accounts payable and accounts receivable, supports the annual audit, and performs certain functions related to human resources and other duties associated with the financial management of a mid-size nonprofit organization. The Senior Accountant reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Controller.

Skills required include: thorough working knowledge of business and financial practices associated with nonprofits; thorough knowledge of GAAP; and strong communication and time management skills. This individual must show exceptional maturity and an ability to effectively communicate and follow the mission of the BCA and the policies of the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information;
• Responsible for monthly closing of financials, including bank reconciliations, expense accrual, prepaids JE, contributed income reconciliation, business insurance tracking and balance account reconciliations;
• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies;
• Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Fixed Assets;
• Produce payroll by initiating computer processing and verifying finished product;
• Assist with completion of external audit by analyzing/scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information to auditors;
• Prepare and maintain tenant leases and related schedules;
• Assist with new hire paperwork, enrollment in employee benefits and relevant personnel files;
• Liaise with staff in other departments to communicate financial information;
• Attend specified evening and weekend events as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 8-10 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Extensive experience with nonprofit financial operations including thorough knowledge of GAAP and Fund Accounting;
• Experience working in a nonprofit setting; knowledge of the performing arts and non-profit management;
• Experience running payroll;
• Ability to multi-task successfully;
• Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks Desktop;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Outgoing and friendly demeanor;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• An ability to maintain the highest professional ethics at all times
• Experience with Bill.com is a plus.

JOB STRUCTURE AND BENEFITS:
This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer. This is an exempt, full-time position with compensation between $75,000 and $80,000/year based on experience and qualifications. Benefits are competitive and include 4 weeks of paid time off, 80% BCA-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, partial remote work options, flexible spending plans, 2 weeks of paid administrative closure in addition to regular holidays. Please note: All staff are required to work in-person, on-site at the BCA campus; there is no option for fully remote work. Additionally, it is a requirement of all staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Please provide your resume and a cover letter with your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

Boston Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BCA prohibits discrimination based upon an individual’s age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ABOUT THE BCA:
A leading force in the city’s cultural community, Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) has supported thousands of individual artists, small organizations, and performing arts companies, who add depth and dimension to the Boston arts ethos. Through residencies and programming, Boston Center for the Arts serves as an epicenter for an expanding cohort of artists working across all disciplines, and has catalyzed careers by providing fertile ground for experimentation and artistic risk-taking. Boston Center for the Arts is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Greater Boston. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

RACIAL EQUITY COMMITMENT:
Black Lives Matter. It is incumbent upon us to act accordingly and to identify those ways that we, as a leading cultural organization, can stop perpetuating pervasive and systemic white supremacist practices and lead through our actions. Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) is committed to doing the hard work of dismantling even the most subtle forms of white supremacy in our organization, in our practices, and in the work we do to help make Boston a place where ALL artists can live and thrive.

POSITION CONCEPT:
This is a freelance, gig-based, over-hire position. There are no set hours week to week. Venue Associates at the Boston Center for the Arts work within the Operations department and support the Venue Manager. Venue Associates will work as general hands in various spaces and support event rentals across our campus. The Venue Associates help ensure our venues align with the safety standards of the Boston Center for the Arts and governing safety entities, and they will also serve as an ambassador for the history and mission of BCA.

Responsibilities include:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a representative of BCA for vendors and clients using BCA-operated spaces, including but not limited to the Cyclorama, Mills Gallery, and Plaza Theatres spaces.
• Assist with ensuring public safety.
• Provide production support for events and maintenance in BCA spaces, as necessary. This may include painting, cleaning, building, maintaining, setting up, operating, and breaking down various on-site equipment.
• Assist Venue Managers in supervising heavy vendor load-ins, installs, and strikes.
• Work possible early morning shifts and/or late night and overnight shifts. See job structure and rate for info regarding cab/rideshare reimbursement.
• Enforce BCA policies with outside vendors and clients.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe operation and maintenance of venues and outdoor public spaces.
• Assisting the Operations department with maintaining venue-specific inventories and paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess most, if not all, of the following:

• Have at least two years of experience working in theatre, live events, or house management or have a
  relevant college degree.
• Basic knowledge in technical production or live event work is a plus. This includes but is not limited
  to lighting, stage management, carpentry, electrical, audio, rigging, and/or staging.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and be active and attentive for long periods of time.
• Strong ability to manage event-specific technical issues and requirements.
• Crowd management certification and crowd management training (will be provided by the BCA).
• Strong customer service skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Qualities:

• Respects diverse perspectives.
• An agile, creative thinker with a proven ability to take the initiative and tackle complex challenges.
• Able to work independently and as a self-starter.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented.
• Open to feedback.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, and stoop; use hands to operate objects, tools, and/or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl; talk and/or hear; taste and/or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The Employee must be able to work in both outdoor and indoor work environments.

JOB STRUCTURE AND RATE:

The rate for this position is $20/hr, W2 is required. This is an hourly, event-based flexible-time position. Event shifts may include early morning and late-night shifts. BCA will reimburse cabs or rideshare rides taken when working past midnight and before 6am when a reimbursement application is submitted within two weeks of the event.

This position must work in-person, on-site at the BCA campus; there is no option for fully remote work. Additionally, it is a requirement for all staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters and adhere to all safety regulations.

APPLICATION:

Please send resumes and cover letters to cycloramaproduction@bostonarts.org with the subject line: “Venue Associate Applicant” and your name.

Boston Center for the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The BCA prohibits discrimination based upon an individual’s age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.