Job Openings

Founded in 1997, The Center for Arts in Natick is the premier venue for live music, arthouse movie screenings, children's programs, and community events in the MetroWest Boston area. Our mission is access: to serve the region by increasing opportunities to experience, participate in, and learn about the arts. We strive to present arts programs of the highest standard that are available to everyone. 

At TCAN we have a clear vision: to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and do their best work - as performing artists, volunteers, staff members, and board members.

The Center for Arts in Natick currently requires all artists, employees, volunteers and guests to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

For volunteer signup and registration, please visit this page and complete the registration form. 

JOB OPENINGS

Production Coordinator

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Production Coordinator supports all aspects of event production and facility management for The Center for Arts in Natick. The ability to work as part of a team is critical for this position.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Manage production systems including audio, lighting, cinema, staging
• Coordinate tech crew including audio engineers, lighting designers, videographers 
• Prep venue in advance of all events, including seating and concession supplies
• Manage building systems including HVAC, electricity, plumbing, phone, internet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience
• Prior experience in live event production
• Superlative time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Must work well under pressure and be even-tempered
• Availability to work some evenings and weekend events
• Hands-on experience with pro audio, stage lighting highly preferred

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and a list of references using this form:

A full job description posting will be available shortly on HireCulture.org.

Event Manager - Movie Screenings

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Event Manager oversees movie screening events at TCAN to maximize the positive experience of our patrons. The ability to work as part of a team is critical for this position.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Sell and print tickets using box office software
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve patron issues
• Maintain accurate cash bank and daily sales reporting
• Sell concessions and alcohol under the policies of TCAN and the Town of Natick
• Supervise a team of volunteers to support pre- and post-event duties
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance of lobby, venue and bathrooms
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience
• Maintain working knowledge of digital cinema equipment and operations
• Maintain working knowledge of food and beverage operations and facility
• A high degree of computer literacy with ability to train others
• Ability to deter disruptive conduct while encouraging positive interaction with guests
• Ability to present a professional appearance 
• Superlative time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Must work well under pressure and be even-tempered
• Availability to work evenings with maximum availability

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and a list of references using this form:

A full job description posting will be available shortly on HireCulture.org.
 

Event Manager - Live Performances

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Event Manager oversees live performance events at TCAN to maximize the positive experience of our patrons. The ability to work as part of a team is critical for this position.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Sell and print tickets using box office software
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve patron issues
• Maintain accurate cash bank and daily sales reporting
• Sell concessions and alcohol under the policies of TCAN and the Town of Natick
• Supervise a team of volunteers to support pre- and post-event duties
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance of lobby, venue and bathrooms
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and policies
• Manage relations with performing artists and production crew, including final settlement and merchandise sales
• Manage relations with TCAN production staff - lighting and sound

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience
• Maintain working knowledge of food and beverage operations and facility
• A high degree of computer literacy with ability to train others
• Ability to deter disruptive conduct while encouraging positive interaction with guests
• Ability to present a professional appearance 
• Superlative time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Must work well under pressure and be even-tempered
• Availability to work evenings with maximum availability

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and a list of references using this form:

A full job description posting will be available shortly on HireCulture.org.
 

Event Bar Manager

Reporting to the Event Manager for selected live performance events, the Bar Manager oversees the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages to enhance the positive experience of our patrons. Most TCAN events offer beer and wine only to adults 21 years of age or older with acceptable proof of identification. The ability to prepare mixed drinks is preferred but required for private functions only. The ability to work as part of a team is critical for this position.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Maintain successful operation of bar equipment including taps, kegs, CO2 gas
• Sell concessions and alcohol under the policies of TCAN and the Town of Natick
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and policies
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve patron issues
• Maintain accurate cash bank and daily sales reporting
• Oversee a team of volunteers to support concession and alcohol sales
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance of concession area and surfaces

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent related work experience
• Maintain working knowledge of food and beverage operations and facility
• TIPS certification to serve alcohol in Massachusetts
• Ability to deter disruptive conduct while encouraging positive interaction with guests
• Ability to present a professional appearance 
• Superlative time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Must work well under pressure and be even-tempered
• Availability to work evenings with maximum availability

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and a list of references using this form:

A full job description posting will be available shortly on HireCulture.org.