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SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

Now Accepting Applications - Details Below!

OVERVIEW/

The Worcester Cultural Coalition seeks a Special Projects Coordinator (SPC) to assist and grow with the Jean McDonough Arts Center (JMAC) family of creative spaces: the Worcester PopUp and BrickBox Theater, which are operated in partnership with The Hanover Theater for the Performing Arts.  With a capacity of 290 in the BrickBox and 100 in the PopUp, the JMAC is a flexible venue that hosts a wide range of small-to-mid-sized events. Collectively, the JMAC is a community art and performance space tasked with providing a unique and much needed platform for growth for Worcester’s creative communities, educational institutions, and cultural entrepreneurs. 

POSITION PURPOSE + DESCRIPTION/

The JMAC SPC will:
  • ​support the PopUp and BrickBox Managing Directors with administrative duties, venue management, and event management, including serving as event staff as needed.  
  • create graphic design and promotional materials, manage social media accounts, and maintain the JMAC website.  
  • report directly to both Managing Directors, Hank von Hellion (PopUp) and Olivia Scanlon (BrickBox) on a minimum weekly basis with daily briefs as needed, as determined by the Managing Directors.  
  • maintain a flexible schedule comprised of daytime office hours, event hours, and remote hours, not to exceed 40 hours total.  
In general, work will be divided as follows: 10 hours per week of PopUp-specific work, 10 hours per week of BrickBox-specific work, and 20 hours per week of general JMAC duties. The exact breakdown of weekly hours will be coordinated by the Managing Directors, and the above outline may evolve as JMAC workflow fluctuates. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE/

The ideal SPC candidate has: 
  • meticulous attention to detail. 
  • a personality that lends itself to outstanding customer-service. 
  • excellent skills in graphic design and writing.
  • equal ability to self-direct and follow direction. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/

The following list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, edited, or added to as needed.  The SPC will:   
  • design all digital and printed promotional materials . 
  • write copy for JMAC promotional material and newsletters. 
  • maintain all JMAC social media accounts while implementing strategies for audience growth. 
  • update and maintain JMAC website, including but not limited to keeping all calendars current, proofreading/updating all relevant links, and creating copy as needed.   
  • research, record, and report social media and website metrics for monthly and quarterly reports or as needed for special projects. 
  • staff events, be outgoing and proactive with visitors, and network when the opportunity presents itself. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS/

Additionally, the SPC will:
  • work as a collaborative team member along with the PopUp and BrickBox Managing Directors, and other THT and WCC staff as needed. 
  • maintain a professional and welcoming attitude for all JMAC guests, presenters and visitors. 
  • remain in full compliance with the rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the JMAC -- employees, contractors, and volunteers who violate company rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. 
  • be reliably punctual when reporting to work and when delivering work on deadline Process event applications and facility inquiries for delivery to Managing Directors. 
  • perform general front desk duties, such as giving tours of the space
  • serve as manager-on-duty from time to time, when Managing Directors are not on site. 
  • maintain email, phone and general correspondence and other administrative duties.
  • represent the JMAC as an ambassador at promotional or other offsite events, e.g. college fairs.

COMPENSATION + START DATE/

The SPC will receive $17/hour and be eligible for benefits.  Work begins on or before May 1, 2021. 

TO APPLY/

Please email resume and cover letter to jmacbackofhouse@gmail.com with subject SPC Application. 

OUR HOUSE/  YOUR HOME/  The Jean McDonough Arts Center HAS BEEN made possible by the generosity of JEAN MCDONOUGH, THE BARR FOUNDATION/, AND OTHER HEROIC FUNDERS/.  The JMAC IS COMPRISED OF the Worcester PopUp/ and the Worcester BrickBox theater/, both initiatives of the Worcester Cultural Coalition/.  THE BRICKBOX IS operated IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HANOVER Theatre AND CONSERVATORY for the Performing Arts/.  COPYRIGHT 2019.

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