Job & Internship Opportunities

OVERVIEW:
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. Through numerous educational and community outreach initiatives, collaborations, and partnerships, the Boch Center strives to inspire and ignite a greater appreciation for art, culture, and creativity.

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 2025

HOURS:             Part-time, flexible (8-16 hours a week)

DESCRIPTION:
The Marketing Intern reports to the Marketing Associate. This position will be expected to support all department initiatives and is responsible for:

• Updating local event calendars with upcoming show information
• Changing promotional bathroom flyers inside the theatres
• Monitoring the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame social media notifications
• Data entry to update and maintain current patron lists
• Researching and maintaining all marketing and promo outreach lists
• Staffing events and promotions as needed
• Contributing to social media content across platforms

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 and cover letter to Denise Arellano, Marketing Associate at darellano@bochcenter.org. Be sure to reference any relevant coursework or internship experience. Include your name and “Marketing Internship” in the subject line.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 6 for the Spring 2025 semester.   

COMPENSATION:
This is an unpaid internship that must be done for college/university credit.

Description: The Head Carpenter will supervise all aspects of the Carpentry Department at The Shubert Theatre and will serve as a member of the House Crew.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years related stage experience
• Detailed knowledge of stage carpentry and rigging
• Thorough understanding of safety issues.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret theatrical stage drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work well within the Boch Center’s team environment.
• Ability to work as well as lead Employees in the Carpentry department.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact effectively and cooperatively with customers and other constituents, particularly recognizing the multiple types of uses for the Theatre, including, but not limited to, not for profit productions, commercial productions and functions.
• Good organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using AutoCAD or Vectorworks preferred.

Essential Job Duties:

Must be able to:

• Perform primary job functions of a Carpenter.
• Lift and/or move a minimum of 75lbs.
• Stand continuously throughout a 3-5 hour period.
• Operate hand tools, climb ladders, work at rigging heights, and perform other physical tasks typical of a Head Carpenter.
• Set and enforce safety standards and procedures.
• Assure that a full complement of Employees, as required by the needs of the attraction, reports to work for each call and is ready to begin work on time.
• Submit accurate, detailed and timely payroll reports using Microsoft Excel and other software as may be required.
• Be present at the Theatre for the entire duration of each call of each presentation at which the Head Carpenter is assigned, except for reasonable absences approved in advance by the Employer.
• Provide timely and thorough responses to production requirements to properly prepare and/or implement Attractions and Functions.
• Perform all other duties customarily performed by department heads, or as directed by the Employer.
• This is an IATSE Local 11 position.

To Apply: Please forward cover letter, resume and references by 5pm Monday, May 20, 2024 to:

Grecia Hernandez, Production Manager
Boch Center for the Arts
270 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Email: ghernandez@bochcenter.org
Fax: 617-482-0752

Tremont Theatre, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Persons from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.