Job & Internship Opportunities
Marketing Intern
Description:
The Boch Center is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking a Marketing Intern currently studying Marketing, Music Business, Communications, Public Relations, Arts Administration, or a related field. The ideal candidate strives for a meaningful experience in a nonprofit performing arts organization and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Duration: January-May 2024
Hours: Part-time, flexible (8-16 hours a week)
The Marketing Intern reports to the Marketing Coordinator. This position will be expected to support all department initiatives and is responsible for:
- Monitoring and responding to the theatre information email and social media notifications
- Data entry to update and maintain current patron lists
- Researching and maintaining all marketing and promo outreach lists
- Updating local event calendars with upcoming show information
- Changing promotional bathroom flyers inside the theatres
- Staffing events and promotions as needed
- Contributing to social media content across platforms
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship that must be done for college/university credit.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in Marketing and Communications as well as have an interest in live entertainment and nonprofit arts. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes initiative, is highly organized, collaborative, and has an impeccable eye for detail.
Positive energy and a great sense of humor are a must! Experience with social media, graphic design, Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact, grassroots outreach, photo and/or video editing is a plus.
How To Apply:
Please send your resume to Denise Arellano, Marketing Coordinator at darellano@bochcenter.org. Be sure to reference any relevant coursework or internship experience. Include your name and “Marketing Internship” in the subject line.
Apply by: December 01, 2023
About this Organization:
The Boch Center is one of the nation's leading nonprofit performing arts institutions and a guardian of Boston's historic Wang and Shubert Theatres, The organization strives to inspire and ignite a greater appreciation for art, culture, and creativity through numerous education and community outreach initiatives, collaborations, and partnerships.
The Boch Center is committed to presenting a diverse selection of live entertainment ranging from concerts and comedy to theatre and podcasts.
Theatre Services Internship – Spring 2024
Description:
The Boch Center is an equal opportunity employer, and is looking for a Theatre Services Intern that is currently studying Arts Administration or a related field. The ideal candidate would like to gain insight and experience in the administrative side of the nonprofit arts world and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment. The Theatre Services Intern will work closely with the Group Sales Department within the Theatre Services team.
Duration: January – May, 2024
Hours: Part-time, flexible (8-16 hours a week)
Reports to: Director of Sales & Corporate Development, Group Sales Manager
Main tasks:
- Answer incoming calls and voicemails
- Assist in processing and mailing group orders
- Conduct market research and outreach to potential group sales clients
- Assist in proofing and updating group sales materials
- Maintain and organize department files
- Data entry and cleanup
Additionally:
- Assist House Manager in responding to lost and found inquiries and pick ups
- Ensuring office inventory is adequately stocked
- Other departmental assignments as may become necessary
Salary:
This is an unpaid, credit-based, internship.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the ability to take ownership over projects, work proactively, have great attention to detail, be web and computer proficient (including experience with Excel), have good written communication skills, and a strong interest in arts and culture.
How To Apply:
Please send a cover letter outlining your interest and a resume to Joe Donlavey, Director of Sales & Corporate Development, at jdonlavey@bochcenter.org. Please include your name and “Theatre Services Internship” in the subject line.
Apply by: December 01, 2023
About this Organization:
The Boch Center is one of the nation's leading nonprofit performing arts institutions and a guardian of Boston's historic Wang and Shubert Theatres, The organization strives to inspire and ignite a greater appreciation for art, culture, and creativity through numerous education and community outreach initiatives, collaborations, and partnerships.
The Boch Center is committed to presenting a diverse selection of live entertainment ranging from concerts and comedy to theatre and podcasts.
In-School Arts Residency Teaching Artist (Seasonal)
Teaching Artist (Drama, Music, Dance or Spoken Word)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Boch Center's Education Department is seeking energetic, creative Teaching Artists to lead elementary arts integration residencies as part of our In-School Arts Residency Program! Teaching Artists will conduct classroom sessions integrating literacy, social/emotional wellness, and performing arts for 10 weeks in a Boston Public School. The goals of the residencies are to develop literacy skills as identified by the classroom teacher, strengthen social and emotional skills, improve vocal and physical presentation skills, and develop an originally devised performance/showcase piece to be performed at the end of the residency. Teaching Artists design and facilitate the sessions and report directly to the Boch Center School Programs Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:
- Attend Boch Center Teaching Artist Training
- Design and submit weekly arts integration lesson plans to the School Programs Manager. These lesson plans must adhere to Boch Center Education Department philosophies and demonstrate visible implementation of opportunities and activities designed to produce measurable impact towards residency goals.
- Attend check-in and planning meetings as scheduled with School Programs Manager.
- Begin and end all scheduled sessions on time (see schedules below).
- Meet all script and materials deadlines as set by School Programs Manager.
- Document experience via blog posts, assessment observations, and debriefs as scheduled by School Programs Manager.
- Chaperone VIP reception and performance of an evening show (Date TBD) with residency students at the Wang Theatre.
- Utilize Positive Youth Development Principles; provide excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all participants in the program.
- Nurture positive relationships with all students, school staff, and Boch Center staff.
NECESSARY QUALITIES
Potential candidates must possess qualities relative to the following:
- Teaching/facilitation experience with elementary age students.
- Proven artistic expertise in the performing arts (such as music, theatre, spoken word and/or dance).
- Experience integrating the arts and academic material.
- Experience working with ELL students preferred.
- Experience working in inclusion classrooms and/or with students with special needs preferred.
- Commitment to achieve learning goals and program impact objectives within time frame and in observance of in-school program culture.
- Ability to collaborate with and support classroom teachers.
- Willingness and eagerness to collaborate with all program staff and assistants.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to work creatively with all levels of experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills especially with diverse communities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel to various Boston neighborhoods.
- Positivity, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humor a must.
RESIDENCY SCHEDULE
Location: Elementary schools in the Boston area
Two Weekly 1-hour Classes for 10 weeks OR 1 weekly class for 20 Weeks
Weekly collaborative planning sessions scheduled by teaching artists.
Program Dates: Residencies run throughout the school year in the fall, winter, spring.
Once hired Teaching Artist may be considered for other residencies throughout the school year.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email Brenden McHenry (he/they) at bmchenry@bochcenter.org with a resume and brief statement of interest with the subject "Teaching Artist Application". Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
DEADLINE
October 06, 2023
SALARY
$35 / Per hour
Teaching Artists are paid hourly starting at $35/hr and ranging to $44/hr for both teaching and planning hours. Teaching Artists are hired per residency (typically a 40-60 hour commitment over 10-20 weeks) and can be hired for one or multiple residencies per school year.
Qualifications:
The Boch Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive staff. We especially encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGTBQIA+ community.