Current Opportunities

Operations Assistant/Bookkeeper

The Multicultural Arts Center is seeking a candidate who brings administrative and financial skills, customer service experience, and a passion to wield the power of the arts to activate social change. We are a small, dedicated team and the Operations Assistant/Bookkeeper will be an important member of it! This person is responsible for the completion of financial and administrative tasks as well as for supporting front of house activities relating to performing and visual arts events. If you have experience with administration, customer service, and working with a team to create a positive environment, we want to hear from  you! To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@multiculturalartscenter.org by Sunday June 25th.

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The Operations Assistant/Bookkeeper works at the direction of the Managing Director in the completion of financial and administrative tasks as well as in support of front of house activities relating to performing and visual arts events.

The Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge is a non-profit arts center focused on fostering cultural and creative equity through the visual and performing arts. We value dedication, inclusion, integrity, creativity and advocacy through individual interactions as well as through the impact of the work shown at the Multicultural Arts Center.

This position requires exceptional administrative and organizational skills, excellent math, verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment that demands ongoing multi-tasking, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while maintaining a sense of the big picture and a sense of humor. 

Some evenings and weekends will be required in addition to a standard schedule during the week. This is a part time position averaging 20 hours per week.

Attributes:

Experience with Quickbooks Online, G-Suite tools, and strong writing and customer service skills

Experience with other nonprofit softwares such as Network for Good, Givelively, or other Client Relations Management software is a plus

Attentive to detail and asks questions when needed

Self-directed; works in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment and manages deadlines well

Builds relationships centered on trust and teamwork

Demonstrates leadership in solving problems, managing tasks independently, and requesting support as needed

Willingness to learn specific administrative needs of our non-profit

Brings a positive attitude towards client/artist relationships and as well as to their independent work

Responsibilities:

Front of House

Coordinate and manage day-of-event box office ticket set-up, sales, and reporting systems

Work with volunteer ushers to welcome and check in event attendees

Support Gallery Receptions by setting up and striking refreshments and equipment

Facilitate sales from shop during events

Finances

Maintain QuickBooks accounting software by entering bills, printing and preparing checks for signature by Managing Director, entering and making deposits, maintaining A/P and A/R records, processing payroll, reconciling petty cash and box office start-up and reports.

Update Managing Director on budgetary issues stemming from bank notifications, cash flow and related issues as needed.

Enter all applicable financial records in digital filing systems for both production reference and for financial reference.

Reconcile all contract charges and cash-out reports after events have taken place as assigned. 

Monitor, reconcile and replenish Petty Cash and Box Office till.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for Managing Director to review.

Prepare year-end tax documentation for vendors and employees using payroll service

Operations

Field inquiries relating to rentals and conduct tours and manage follow up as appropriate

Maintain office supplies and equipment

Update Managing Director with any issues relating to deliveries, security, the facility artists, visitors, or any other issues or situations that could impact events or operations

Schedule cleaners as needed

Participate in monthly staff meetings and weekly supervision meetings

The Multicultural Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or because they are an individual with a disability or a veteran. We are committed to providing any applicant or employee who requests an accommodation due to a disability with reasonable accommodation. Please reach out to jobs@multiculturalartscenter.org if you would like to request an accommodation.

How To Apply: To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@multiculturalartscenter.org by Sunday June 25th

Production Assistant

The Multicultural Arts Center is seeking Production Assistants who bring technical skills, customer service experience, and a passion to wield the power of the arts to activate social change. We are a small, dedicated team and our Production Assistants are an important part of it! This person is responsible for the successful implementation of our arts programming and private events. If you have experience with lighting and sound equipment, video streaming and editing, and event logistics, we want to hear from you!

The Production Assistants work under the direction of the Production Manager and Production Associates in the implementation of facility rentals and performing arts events.

The ideal candidate works as a team player, maintains professional standards with a sense of humor, and brings a thoughtful approach to working with a diverse community that includes our audience members, artists and rental clients from the corporate, private and non-profit sectors. This person is motivated by the mission of the center, with a vested interest in elevating underrepresented voices in the arts and widening access to the arts.

The Production Assistant will be expected to be contracted per event and will work a variable work schedule that involves daytime, evening and weekend work.

Compensation will be paid as a contracted employee (1099), $19/hr.

The Multicultural Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

Qualifications:
Attributes

Self-directed; works in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment and manages deadlines well

Attentive to detail and asks questions when needed

Builds relationships centered on trust and teamwork

Demonstrates leadership in solving problems, managing tasks independently and asking for support when needed

Willingness to learn specific production needs of our space

Skills:

Brings a positive attitude towards client/artist relationships

Experienced in event production

Ability to read basic stage plans

Technical experience in one or more of the following capacities:

audio/video recording equipment

lighting and sound design

videography, editing

live streaming

Responsibilities:

Support the Center’s performing arts events:

Review logistics with Production Coordinator and clients/artists and their crews, including pre-event technical checks and setting space to their specifications

Set up and strikes equipment including: chairs, tables, staging, curtains, lighting, sound, videography equipment, etc

Run lighting and sound as needed

Operate camera or audio/visual equipment as needed

Move equipment, furniture, and staging weighing up to 50 pounds

Work on or around ladders at height

Ability to navigate stairs, and stand for long periods of time

Serve as support staff during event rentals:

Communicate with outside vendors to ensure space is set up to agreed-upon specifications

Field day-of questions and concerns with client and acts as a resource throughout the event, escalating issues or questions as needed to either Managing Director or Production Manager.

Support event set-up and break-down and properly returns all Center equipment to storage

How To Apply:
Contact Production Manager- Taylor Hansen- Taylor@MulticulturalArtsCenter.org

Volunteer Ushers

If you are interested in ushering at the Multicultural Arts Center, please email the following to our Artistic Director Najee Brown at Najee@multiculturalartscenter.org:

• Your full name
• Contact information (phone number and email)
• Prefered events or dates you would like to usher

If you are also signing up friends, we need their full name, phone number, and email address.
You will be trained by our house management staff prior to your selected performance.

Usher Duties Include:
Call-time for ushers is 1-hour prior to the performance’s scheduled start time
Program stuffing (depending on the performance and show)​
Ushers must be physically able to stand for 30-45 minutes at a time, walk up and down stairs, navigate the theater, and provide assistance to our patrons as needed
Seating Patrons
For 30 minutes before the show ushers will distribute programs, and walk patrons directly to their seats (this will help ease traffic jams around the stage and provide a more personal customer service)
Scanning tickets (the selected usher will be trained on how to use the device)
Lobby ambassador
Post-Show clean up
Ushers will be seated in available seats for their chosen performance, subject to availability.

Please Note: Ushers who would like to request mobility accommodations must inform the Box Office, as we have a limited number of low-impact positions for each performance.
We require that ushers do not wear jackets or hold bags/purses while working – you will be able to store your items securely with our staff.