Now Hiring: Mentee & Intern Opportunities at the Worcester PopUp & BrickBox Theatre

The Worcester PopUp is a “permanent popup” space offering a place for local artists, organizations, and creatives to develop a variety of events ranging from art shows and open mics to yoga classes, lessons in drag, and more. Thanks to its funders, use of the PopUp is fully subsidized, and events are offered free and open to the public.

The Worcester BrickBox is an upcoming part of downtown Worcester’s growing theatre district and exciting renaissance. In this flexible performance space, professional artists will share their music, dance, films, plays, installations, cabarets, and more with audiences of up to 299 people. The BrickBox is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, three dressing rooms, a green room, wardrobe facilities, and a rehearsal hall.

The Worcester PopUp and the Worcester BrickBox Theater are programs of the Worcester Cultural Coalition (WCC), a public-private partnership between the City of Worcester and over 70 local cultural organizations. With the shared goal of creative engagement for all, together the PopUp and the BrickBox form the Jean McDonough Arts Center (JMAC). #artsforall

The JMAC is seeking qualified candidates to assist in operations, and to grow with the JMAC family of creative spaces. Duties of both the JMAC Intern and the JMAC Mentee will range from administration and customer service to marketing, event staffing, and more as assigned.

To apply, please send your resume and a letter of interest to PopUp@JMACWorcester.org with the subject line “JMAC Application 2020.” Applicants will be considered until the roles are filled.

JMAC Mentorship Program

The JMAC mentorship is a stipend position supporting both the PopUp and the BrickBox Theater. The ideal candidate is a Worcester resident, passionate about creative place making, comfortable engaging with the public, collaborative, and have an exception attention to detail and sense of humor.

The Mentee will report to the PopUp Managing Director. Candidates must commit to at least 32 hours per week – including evenings and weekends as needed.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate site preparation, planning, and production with PopUp & BrickBox management
• Lead JMAC facility tours
• Serve as a JMAC brand ambassador while in the space, as well as for events and community meetings
• Maintain a friendly, welcoming attitude in person, on the phone, and in writing
• Administrative functions, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data tracking
• Staffing and supervision of events (evenings and weekends as needed), including responsibility for security of the space
• Create content for the JMAC’s website, social media, and newsletters
• Assist in development of promotional work plan
• Seek out new event applicants
• Preparation of applications for review by JMAC management
• Track space attendance and usage
• Light facility maintenance
• Coordinate with JMAC intern and WCC staff as appropriate

Compensation

• $15 per hour for a total of 32 hours, paid bi-weekly.
• Mentee is required to track and submit working hours and activities bi-weekly

JMAC Internship Program

The JMAC internship is a for-credit position supporting both the PopUp and the BrickBox Theater. The ideal candidate is a Worcester resident, passionate about creative place making, comfortable engaging with the public, collaborative, and have an exception attention to detail and sense of humor.

The Intern will report to the PopUp Managing Director. Candidates must commit to at least 20 hours per week – including evenings and weekends as needed.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a JMAC brand ambassador while in the space, as well as for events and community meetings
• Maintain a friendly, welcoming attitude in person, on the phone, and in writing
• Administrative functions, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, data tracking, and spreadsheet management
• Track space attendance and usage
• Staffing and supervision of events (evenings and weekends as needed), including responsibility for security of the space
• Create content for the JMAC’s website, social media, and newsletters
• Light facility maintenance
• Coordinate with JMAC mentee and WCC staff as appropriate

Compensation

• This position is for college credit
• Intern is required to track and submit working hours and activities bi-weekly

To apply, please send your resume and a letter of interest to PopUp@JMACWorcester.org with the subject line “JMAC Application 2020.” Applicants will be considered until the roles are filled.