Current Opportunities

Development Manager

The Multicultural Arts Center is seeking a creative and strategic thinker with fundraising experience in individual donor stewardship, grant writing, and/or event planning and a passion to wield the power of the arts to activate social change. This position offers the right person a chance to take a nascent development program and build it out to their skills and interests. Are you looking for a flexible position with room for growth and an opportunity to cultivate a fundraising program to its greatest potential in alignment with your interest and strengths? Within the scope of core needs and opportunities, there is a good deal of space for the right candidate to take the program along the path you believe will have the most impact.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a development professional to take a leadership role in establishing a robust fundraising arm of the organization, including running our first ever Capital Campaign to match funding, growing our two yearly campaigns, developing sponsor and business/corporate giving relationships, and supporting grant applications.

We are a small, dedicated team and the Development Manager will be an important member of it!
Read the job description and apply here: 
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@multiculturalartscenter.org by June 30th.

About us:
The Multicultural Arts Center is a non-profit arts center that fosters cultural and creative equity through the visual and performing arts. We value dedication, inclusion, integrity, creativity and advocacy in our individual interactions as well as in the impact of the work presented at the Multicultural Arts Center.

Job Description:

The Development Manager will actively manage and grow our annual campaigns, develop corporate and foundation sponsorships and support grant writing. This individual will take a leadership role in establishing and growing a robust fundraising arm of the organization.

A successful applicant will have a proven fundraising track record, excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, determined and have a passion to wield the power of the arts to activate social change. As we grow, there is tremendous opportunity and need for a dynamic and engaged donor base. 

The Development Manager is critical to enabling expansion of our high quality programming, artist residencies, free and low-cost shows and inspiring gallery exhibitions. You will be an important member of our small and dedicated team!

Development Opportunity: 
We are a midsize nonprofit with an annual budget of $500K-600K. Our development portfolio includes a newsletter readership of 7,000 with a small base of ~50 annual donors, ~10 annual foundation and government grants, and ~10 annual business sponsors. Typically, foundation support makes up about 5% of our annual revenue, individual gifts make up about 4%, corporate support makes up about 1% and government grants make up 50%. The Development Manager will help the Multicultural Arts Center shift contributed non-government grants to at least 15% of our annual revenue.

Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Donor Engagement 
Cultivate corporate and foundation sponsorships to support programs
Grow and manage annual campaigns and appeals
Identify and cultivate prospective donors, including by attending public/private events
Solicit donations through multi-channel, targeted and broad solicitation strategies
Guide marketing efforts to ensure they complement fundraising strategies
Partner with Board of Directors to plan fundraising events
Build and steward relationships with event space renters as prospective supporters

Research, Administration and Analysis
Identify top strategic fundraising priorities to maximize impact
Track donation activity and optimize reporting in organization’s CRM (Neon)
Oversee contribution acknowledgements 
Reconcile information with the Finance department
Develop, update, and maintain departmental processes and documentation

Organizational Support
Engage with Board of Directors on development strategies and Board membership.
Provide development advice and perspective to leadership and partner with colleagues on special projects
Support relationships with clients, artists and community partners
Regularly attend programs and staff 3-5 performing arts events per year

Qualifications
Fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing funding, comfort with and experience soliciting gifts; ability to exercise discretion and tact
Willingness to expand fundraising functionality, excited to build new things and take risks
Proven ability to foster relationships, connecting and engaging with donors and community members
Knowledge of development best practices and ability to implement fundraising campaigns
Familiarity with Neon, Salesforce or similar CRM/fundraising database; willingness and ability to learn new software and technologies is critical
Creative problem-solver able to receive, give, and incorporate feedback
Culturally competent, thoughtful and possesses humility and the desire to learn
Possess superb attention to detail with a high degree of integrity in data and organization, along with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
If you feel you have strong qualifications but do not meet all of the requirements listed or have other experience that could apply to this role, we still encourage you to apply. Professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported.

We value:
Relationships centered on trust and teamwork.
Vested commitment to the mission of the Multicultural Arts Center.
Ability to effectively work with a multiplicity of people with care, integrity and authenticity, including awareness of learning styles, communication styles, etc.
Ability to voice ideas with confidence and to recognize others' contributions, willingness to both listen and be heard.

Compensation:
This position is posted as a $30,000, 20 hr/week position. We welcome a conversation about salary, hours, and scale for the right candidate, as we intend this position to expand with our organizational growth. The position will be well-suited to an individual who might be looking for a part time position and who would be interested in scaling with us.
The Multicultural Arts Center offers competitive benefits including generous paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, holidays); hybrid work policy; 401k with employer match; parental leave; complimentary tickets to events and more. We are a growing organization with a commitment to increasing staff salaries to meet the cost of living in the Greater Boston area and the Development Manager will be an essential part of this.
 

Location: 
The Multicultural Arts Center currently has a hybrid work environment, however the role requires some portion of regular in-person hours consistent week to week. This position will include some evening and weekend events on occasion, which are subject to a flexible comp-time policy. 

How to Apply
Apply on or before June 30th. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
We are committed to hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of our region and encourage individuals who identify as BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and of other marginalized identities to apply.
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 to request an accommodation.
Local candidates are preferred; relocation expenses will not be covered.
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.

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.