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  • Leadership, staff, artists, and members who work together to engage new artists, invite artistic risk, provoke change, and move audiences;
  • A thriving arts complex where we incubate a dynamic and eclectic mix of theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and art that defies categorization;
  • Fertile ground for artists to experiment, create, exhibit, and perform;
  • A vibrant and inclusive gathering place where diverse artists, mentors, patrons, and public engage to collaborate and generate cultural community.

 

Internship Opportunities

From visual arts to theatre, arts administration to marketing, BCA’s internship program offers a variety of ways to get involved, and the opportunity to set individual goals, work on a wide-range of projects, and learn about the local arts community. There’s the added bonus of networking with artists and arts professionals while enjoying the vibrant South End neighborhood.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers play an integral role at BCA — from community members who pitch in during events like Open Studios, to the dozens of constituents who help the Boston Art Book Fair run smoothly. We love to welcome you into the BCA family with the donation of your time and efforts. To see what volunteer opportunities we have, please email us: volunteer@bostonarts.org.

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Chief Advancement Officer

Career Opportunities

 

About Boston Center for the Arts

Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) is a multidisciplinary cultural campus in Boston’s South End, home to artist studios, arts organizations, exhibition and performance spaces that together create a dynamic ecosystem of creativity and programming.
Through its residencies and initiatives, BCA serves as an epicenter for an expanding cohort of artists working across disciplines and has helped catalyze creative careers by providing fertile ground for experimentation, collaboration, and artistic risk-taking. At the heart of the campus is the historic Cyclorama, whose distinctive 360-degree form reflects a legacy of immersive storytelling and continues to inspire new experimentation at the intersection of art, technology, and public experience.

At a time of significant institutional transformation, BCA is deepening partnerships with the City of Boston and cultural leaders across the region while advancing bold commitments in governance, artistic leadership, capital planning, and civic collaboration. Under the leadership of its CEO and first-ever Artistic Director, BCA is building a more connected, artist-centered, and partnership-driven future for the organization and the broader creative community.

Position Concept

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is a senior member of the leadership team responsible for driving philanthropic growth, strengthening the Boston Center for the Arts’ institutional brand, and expanding the organization’s visibility and engagement across Boston’s cultural and civic landscape.

Reporting to the CEO, the CAO leads all advancement efforts, including major gifts, individual giving, foundation and corporate partnerships, marketing, communications, and institutional storytelling. This role plays a central part in shaping how BCA engages donors, audiences, artists, campus partners, and community stakeholders while advancing BCA’s role as a civic and cultural convener that amplifies the collective impact of artists, campus partners, and creative organizations.
The CAO will work closely with the CEO, Artistic Director, and Board of Directors to cultivate major donors, activate board engagement in fundraising, and develop strategies that advance BCA’s evolving role as a civic and cultural convener within Boston’s creative ecosystem. As the organization’s lead fundraising executive, the CAO will maintain a portfolio of major donors and prospects, personally solicit and close five- and six-figure gifts, and drive a comprehensive advancement strategy that supports both annual operations and long-term institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Major Gifts and Philanthropy

  • Build and manage a leadership giving pipeline valued at $1M+ annually, with accountability for achieving defined contributed revenue targets and moving prospects through all stages of the donor lifecycle.
  • Manage, develop, and expand a portfolio of leadership donors and prospects capable of making transformational gifts.
  • Lead and drive the cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of leadership gifts in partnership with the CEO and Artistic Director.
  • Develop personalized engagement and stewardship strategies for high-capacity donors.
  • Strengthen long-term donor relationships through thoughtful communication, engagement opportunities, and institutional stewardship.
  • Partner with the CEO to develop annual fundraising goals, revenue projections, and performance metrics, regularly reporting progress against contributed revenue benchmarks.

Advancement Strategy

  • Develop and lead BCA’s comprehensive advancement strategy, including major gifts, annual giving, donor engagement, campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.
  • Establish ambitious but achievable revenue goals and strategies to expand philanthropic support.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of major gift prospects and institutional supporters.
  • Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to align advancement priorities with organizational vision and strategic growth.

Board Engagement

  • Partner with the CEO to activate the Board of Directors in fundraising and donor engagement.
  • Support board members in cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting donors and institutional supporters.
  • Provide advancement updates, fundraising strategy, and campaign planning support to board committees and leadership.

Strategic Partnerships, Community Engagement, and External Relations

  • Build relationship-based partnerships that amplify and connect the work taking place across BCA’s campus, including collaborations with campus partners, artists, and cultural organizations, strengthening BCA’s role as a collaborative civic and cultural platform within Boston’s creative ecosystem.
  • Expand BCA’s presence within Boston’s philanthropic, civic, and cultural communities.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-sector partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborative initiatives aligned with BCA’s mission and strategic direction.
  • Represent BCA at external events, convenings, and community engagements alongside the CEO and Artistic Director.

Marketing, Communications, and Institutional Brand

  • Oversee BCA’s marketing, communications, and institutional brand strategy across all public-facing platforms.
  • Guide institutional storytelling that amplifies the impact of BCA’s artists, programs, partnerships, and campus initiatives.
  • Strengthen BCA’s visibility as a leading cultural hub and platform for civic and creative leadership.
  • Ensure consistency of voice, messaging, and visual identity across organizational communications.
  • Collaborate with leadership and program staff to translate artistic and civic initiatives into compelling public narratives.

Team Leadership

  • Recruit, hire, manage, lead, and mentor staff responsible for development, marketing, and communications.
  • Foster a collaborative and mission-driven culture across advancement functions and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture across the organization.
  • Strengthen systems, workflows, and infrastructure that support long-term fundraising and communications success.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of advancement, direct fundraising, communications and/or external affairs leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated success in securing major and leadership-level gifts.
  • Experience overseeing marketing, communications, and institutional brand strategy.
  • Strong experience working with boards, senior leadership, and high-level stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships, communicate institutional vision, and engage philanthropic, civic, and cultural stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to operate both collaboratively and entrepreneurially.
  • Passion for arts, culture, civic engagement, and artist-centered world

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $135,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Boston Center for the Arts offers 4 weeks of paid time off, and 2 weeks of additional paid administrative closure.
  • Benefits: 80% BCA-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending plans, life and disability; and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.
  • This is primarily an in-person position with 1 work-from-home day per week + a bank of remote days to use throughout the year.
  • Complimentary tickets to BCA and BCA partner events and performances.

Please submit a 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. 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.

 

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Executive Coordinator

Career Opportunities

About Boston Center For The Arts

Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) is a multidisciplinary cultural campus in Boston’s South End, home to artist studios, arts organizations, exhibition and performance spaces that together create a dynamic ecosystem of creativity and programming.
Through its residencies and initiatives, BCA 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. At its core is the historic Cyclorama, whose distinctive 360-degree form reflects a legacy of immersive storytelling and continues to inspire new experimentation at the intersection of art and technology.
At a time of significant institutional transformation, BCA is deepening partnerships with the City of Boston and cultural leaders across the region while advancing bold commitments in governance, artistic leadership, capital planning, and civic collaboration. Under the leadership of its CEO and first-ever Artistic Director, BCA is building a more connected, artist-centered, and partnership-driven future for the organization and the broader creative community.

Position Concept

The Executive Coordinator to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides high-level administrative, operational, and strategic coordination support to the CEO and serves as a key partner in supporting board operations, institutional initiatives, and cross-departmental coordination across the organization.
This role is responsible for managing executive scheduling and communications while also supporting Board of Directors engagement, vendor and contract coordination, office operations, and special projects aligned with BCA’s evolving institutional priorities and long-term strategic vision.
The Executive Coordinator serves as a central organizational liaison, facilitating communication, coordination, and follow-through across leadership, staff, board members, artists, partners, vendors, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

  • Manage the CEO’s calendar, scheduling, travel coordination, and meeting logistics.
  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and follow-up documentation.
  • Create internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO.
  • Manage prioritizing and coordinating time-sensitive projects and organizational initiatives.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role.

Board Relations and Governance Support

  • Manage Board of Directors and committee meetings, including scheduling, materials preparation, logistics, and follow-up.
  • Manage board calendars, governance records, and organizational documentation.
  • Responsible for tracking board action items, deadlines, and ongoing committee work.
  • Manage communication and coordination between board members, leadership, and staff.
  • Assist with onboarding materials and engagement for new board members.

Vendor and Contract Coordination

  • Manage vendor onboarding, contracts, renewals, and related documentation.
  • Manage timelines, approvals, deliverables, and organizational agreements.
  • Coordinate service agreements, consultants, and institutional partnerships.
  • Serve as an internal point of coordination between departments and external vendors.

Office and Administrative Operations

  • Manage the day-to-day coordination and functioning of the office environment.
  • Responsible for mail, deliveries, supply ordering, and general administrative operations.
  • Responsible for welcoming and assisting guests, board members, artists, partners, and visitors.
  • Manage meeting logistics, hospitality, and onsite coordination for leadership meetings and organizational gatherings.
  • Maintain organized administrative systems, files, and shared operational processes.

Organizational Coordination and Special Projects

  • Assist with institutional initiatives, events, and strategic projects led by the CEO.
  • Support coordination across departments to ensure timely communication and execution.
  • Manage and track organizational priorities, timelines, and implementation processes.
  • Project management connected to governance initiatives, partnerships, fundraising activity, and campus planning efforts.

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of experience in executive support, office management, operations coordination, or related administrative roles.
  • Experience supporting senior executives, boards, contracts, or complex organizational operations preferred.
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and scheduling/project management systems.
  • Interest in arts, culture, and nonprofit work preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $65,000 – $75,000 commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position.
  • Boston Center for the Arts offers 4 weeks of paid time off, and 2 weeks of additional paid administrative closure.
  • Benefits: 80% BCA-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending plans, life and disability; and a 403(b) retirement savings plan.
  • This is primarily an in-person position with 1 work-from-home day per week + a bank of remote days to use throughout the year.
  • Complimentary tickets to BCA and BCA partner events and performances.

Please submit a 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. 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.

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