Description:

Company One Theatre (C1) is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Box Office & Special Events Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing the company’s box office and ticketing system and assisting the Connectivity & New Work department with special events.This is a short-term hourly contract that runs from July 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. The position entails roughly 15-20 hours per week in pre-production and 25-30 hours per week during production. 

General Responsibilities:

• Report to the Marketing & Communications Manager
• Attend C1 staff & department meetings
• Required to work evenings and weekends during tech & performance run

Box Office:

• Prioritizing a welcoming atmosphere and the care of C1’s communities 
• Supervise C1 Box Office Managers
• Oversee and lead set-up of the box office system for each performance, ensuring that all box office computers are functioning properly
• Assist Box Office Manager & Associates in processing day-of ticket sales and free reservations at performances.
• Fill in for Box Office Manager & Associates as needed when they are unavailable.
• Manage lobby operations in collaboration with the Box Office Manager, C1 Producer, New Work & Connectivity department.
• Responsible for sending out pre- and post- performance emails to audience members for all C1 productions & programs
• Manage will call lists and other TicketLeap functions

Special Events:

• To facilitate and assist the Connectivity Team with event space setup, including tables and chairs, food and drink, and any other materials needed for programming at the Strand
• Produce and support in person pre-show and post-show events happening during the course of the run.
• Manage permitting process for all pre-show and post-show events
• Working with the Connectivity & New Work Team to finalize programming details for productions

Hours:

Pre-Production

• 15-20 hours per week
• Staff meeting Thursdays 3:15pm to 5pm
• Weekly meetings with Managing Director & Marketing Manager 

During Production 

• 25-30 hours per week
• Staff meeting Thursdays 3:15pm to 5pm
• Weekly meetings with Managing Director & Marketing Manager
• Thursday through Saturday evening performances & Saturday matinees

Compensation: $25/hr W-2

Qualifications:

• Passion for Company One Theatre’s mission, audience and programming a must
• Management and event production experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills including working with the public
• Experience with ticketing services such as Ticketleap a plus
• Ability to work a flexible and variable schedule depending on organizational events and needs, possible weekend and evening hours

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

employment@companyone.org

Include “Box Office & Special Events Manager” in the subject line.

Not sure you meet all our qualifications? Research shows[i] that men apply for jobs when they meet about half of the criteria, but women and people who are systemically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you should be considered for this role we encourage you to apply. Whether you’re new to the arts, returning to work after a gap in employment, or simply looking to transition into a new field, we will be glad to receive your materials. Please use a cover letter to tell us more about yourself and about your interest in the arts and this role.

https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified

Apply by:

June 28, 2024

About this Organization:

MISSION:

Company One Theatre builds community at the intersection of art and social change.

VISION:

A Boston defined by justice, equity, and artistic innovation.

MANIFESTO: Welcome to our community, where every audience member, artist, student, and supporter has the opportunity to fight for social justice. At C1…

• We strive to create intentional, authentic theatrical experiences that uniquely integrate content, style, space, and community.
• We amplify new stories and adventurous theatrical forms to define what’s next in the American theatre.
• We focus on growing our students’ authority, voice, and point of view, while developing artists into the next generation of change-makers.
• Our work is responsive to what’s happening in our city, nation, and world.
• We work towards justice by challenging inequity and oppressive systems.
• Innovation, forward thinking, and collaboration lead the way.
• We center our work on reciprocal relationships with community partners.
• Representation is an act of social justice.
• Our growth is motivated by questioning the status quo, internally and externally.
• We strive for artistic excellence as defined by our collective community.