Global Arts Live

Global Arts Live, a nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, MA, brings international music, contemporary dance, and jazz from around the world to stages across Greater Boston. We invest in longstanding relationships with artists, support them with commissions, develop audiences for their work, and create connections to under-represented immigrant populations and communities of color in our region. Since inception, Global Arts Live has presented more than 800 artists from 70+ countries in over 1,500 performances attended by more than 1 million people. With an artistic vision focused on cultural diversity, many of our artistic projects express universal themes of identity, immigration, heritage, and inclusion. We aspire to transcend borders, cultivate community, and enrich lives.   After the completion of a successful strategic plan and rebranding campaign, Global Arts Live is ushering in a new phase of growth and innovation, including a partnership to create a new cultural arts center in Kendall Square, Cambridge, scheduled to open in 2026.     JOB OVERVIEW   Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, the Multimedia Graphic Designer will work closely with the marketing and development teams to develop and execute the overall visual strategy for Global Arts Live. The Multimedia Graphic Designer should offer ideas and creative solutions that engage, attract, and promote Global Arts Live programming and institutional messaging—driving web traffic and ticket sales and communicating our nonprofit mission based on a set of established brand guidelines. Leading candidates will have a sense of adventure, appreciation for the arts, and the ability to work well within a small organization.    This position offers exposure to all areas of design—and the opportunity to experience incredible art from around the world.    RESPONSIBILITIES   Develop creative concept, layout, and design of print communications including postcards, brochures, ads, programs, banners, invitations, fundraising appeals   Create eye-catching, interactive multimedia content to market individual concerts, season wide programming, festival, and multi-night programming   Produce graphics and animations for social media and other digital platforms   Build email newsletters and email marketing campaigns   Maintain media archives   Educate all staff in adherence to brand standards   Manage relationships with print vendors including soliciting quotes, communicating print specs, and managing the print and proofing process   Take photographs, videos, and livestreams of events (camera provided)   Serve as thought partner and editor on other communications-related tasks   Provide support for internal and external events    Perform other duties, as assigned   QUALIFICATIONS   BFA in graphic design or related field, or a minimum of 2 years experience   Demonstrable skills and talent in graphic design   Expert use of industry-standard graphic design software programs including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator   Experience using After Effects for video creation from conceptualization and editing to mixing and finalizing   Expert knowledge on various file types (PNG, JPG, GIF, MOV, MP4, PDF) and creating Adobe project packages   Current knowledge of trends and analytics in social media    Videography/photography skills   Working knowledge of HTML/CSS   Meticulous attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with often aggressive deadlines, highly organized   Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with non-traditional workplace experience and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture, returning to work after a gap in employment, or ready to take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to consider your application. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.    WORK ENVIRONMENT   Global Arts Live offices are located at 720 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, and concerts are currently held at different locations in Boston, Somerville, and Cambridge.   Work is generally performed in the office and at events, with flexibility for working remotely.   Some night and weekend work at concert events required.   COMPENSATION   This is a full-time salaried, exempt position.   $50,000-$60,000 annual salary, based upon applicant’s experience   A generous benefits package includes health and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.   TO APPLY   Application Deadline: June 10. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible since interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.     Please create a single pdf with your cover letter, resume, link to online portfolio/design samples, and references. (We will give you advance notice before contacting your references.) In your cover letter please mention how you heard of this opportunity.   Email the pdf to jennifer@globalartslive.org , with “Multimedia Graphic Designer” and your Last Name, First Initial, in both the email subject line and pdf name.   All applicants will receive a request from our Business Office to participate in a two-minute demographic survey, as part of our commitment to conducting an equitable hiring process. Your responses to this survey are optional, anonymous, and will only be used to assess the aggregate diversity of our candidate pool. Responses will not be shared with the hiring manager or used to consider your job application. Thank you in advance for completing the survey.   Global Arts Live is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all races, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, and national origins. Global Arts Live is committed to creating a work environment that values respect, integrity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

Global Arts Live, a nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, MA, brings international music, contemporary dance, and jazz from around the world to stages across Greater Boston. We invest in longstanding relationships with artists, support them with commissions, develop audiences for their work, and create connections to under-represented immigrant populations and communities of color in our region. Since inception, Global Arts Live has presented more than 800 artists from 70+ countries in over 1,500 performances attended by more than 1 million people. With an artistic vision focused on cultural diversity, many of our artistic projects express universal themes of identity, immigration, heritage, and inclusion. We aspire to transcend borders, cultivate community, and enrich lives.   After the completion of a successful strategic plan and rebranding campaign, Global Arts Live is ushering in a new phase of growth and innovation, including a partnership to create a new cultural arts center in Kendall Square, Cambridge, scheduled to open in 2026.     JOB OVERVIEW   Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, the Multimedia Graphic Designer will work closely with the marketing and development teams to develop and execute the overall visual strategy for Global Arts Live. The Multimedia Graphic Designer should offer ideas and creative solutions that engage, attract, and promote Global Arts Live programming and institutional messaging—driving web traffic and ticket sales and communicating our nonprofit mission based on a set of established brand guidelines. Leading candidates will have a sense of adventure, appreciation for the arts, and the ability to work well within a small organization.    This position offers exposure to all areas of design—and the opportunity to experience incredible art from around the world.    RESPONSIBILITIES   Develop creative concept, layout, and design of print communications including postcards, brochures, ads, programs, banners, invitations, fundraising appeals   Create eye-catching, interactive multimedia content to market individual concerts, season wide programming, festival, and multi-night programming   Produce graphics and animations for social media and other digital platforms   Build email newsletters and email marketing campaigns   Maintain media archives   Educate all staff in adherence to brand standards   Manage relationships with print vendors including soliciting quotes, communicating print specs, and managing the print and proofing process   Take photographs, videos, and livestreams of events (camera provided)   Serve as thought partner and editor on other communications-related tasks   Provide support for internal and external events    Perform other duties, as assigned   QUALIFICATIONS   BFA in graphic design or related field, or a minimum of 2 years experience   Demonstrable skills and talent in graphic design   Expert use of industry-standard graphic design software programs including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator   Experience using After Effects for video creation from conceptualization and editing to mixing and finalizing   Expert knowledge on various file types (PNG, JPG, GIF, MOV, MP4, PDF) and creating Adobe project packages   Current knowledge of trends and analytics in social media    Videography/photography skills   Working knowledge of HTML/CSS   Meticulous attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with often aggressive deadlines, highly organized   Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with non-traditional workplace experience and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture, returning to work after a gap in employment, or ready to take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to consider your application. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.    WORK ENVIRONMENT   Global Arts Live offices are located at 720 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, and concerts are currently held at different locations in Boston, Somerville, and Cambridge.   Work is generally performed in the office and at events, with flexibility for working remotely.   Some night and weekend work at concert events required.   COMPENSATION   This is a full-time salaried, exempt position.   $50,000-$60,000 annual salary, based upon applicant’s experience   A generous benefits package includes health and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.   TO APPLY   Application Deadline: June 10. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible since interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.     Please create a single pdf with your cover letter, resume, link to online portfolio/design samples, and references. (We will give you advance notice before contacting your references.) In your cover letter please mention how you heard of this opportunity.   Email the pdf to jennifer@globalartslive.org , with “Multimedia Graphic Designer” and your Last Name, First Initial, in both the email subject line and pdf name.   All applicants will receive a request from our Business Office to participate in a two-minute demographic survey, as part of our commitment to conducting an equitable hiring process. Your responses to this survey are optional, anonymous, and will only be used to assess the aggregate diversity of our candidate pool. Responses will not be shared with the hiring manager or used to consider your job application. Thank you in advance for completing the survey.   Global Arts Live is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all races, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, and national origins. Global Arts Live is committed to creating a work environment that values respect, integrity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

Individual Giving Manager   Global Arts Live   Cambridge, MA, United States     ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW   For over 30 years, Global Arts Live has brought exceptional global music and dance to stages across greater Boston. We invest in longstanding relationships with artists, support them with commissions, develop audiences for their work, and create connections to under-represented immigrant populations and communities of color in our region. Since inception, Global Arts Live has presented more than 800 artists from 70+ countries in over 1,500 performances attended by more than 1 million people. With an artistic vision focused on cultural diversity, many of our artistic projects express universal themes of identity, immigration, heritage, and inclusion. 70% of presented artists identify as BIPOC. Audience surveys show that our audiences roughly correlate to the Boston area population with 23% of our audiences identifying as BIPOC and 44% speaking a language other than English. We aspire to transcend borders, cultivate community, and enrich lives.     Global Arts Live is ushering in an unprecedented phase of growth and innovation centered around the launch of a new performing arts center in Kendall Square, Cambridge (2026). With the building’s design and construction funded by a real estate developer, Global Arts Live is engaged in a $15M fundraising campaign to launch and support the new performing arts center’s future operations.     JOB OVERVIEW   As the Individual Giving Manager in a recently expanded development department, you will help shape an exciting new phase of growth and innovation for the organization. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, and working with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Global Arts Live staff, you will help create new individual giving strategies for major giving and membership as well as support pipeline development for the $15M campaign for the new performing arts center.     RESPONSIBILITIES   Design strategies for and implement membership campaigns, driving toward annual goals. Write, produce, and manage prospect and member communications, including direct mail, email, social media, webpages, online giving, and phone communications.   Manage individual donor stewardship activities and member benefit fulfillment, including thank you calls, donor swag, concierge ticketing service, etc.    Coordinate membership receptions and some special events, including supporting the anticipated 1st annual Gala.   Create advancement communications and fundraising materials such as email newsletters, gala invitations, and annual report.   Conduct prospect research and donor analysis to support all major gift activities.    Manage donor records in relational database, generate reports, and track, analyze, and report fundraising metrics.    Process gifts and manage acknowledgements for Global Arts Live members and donors.    Attend concerts periodically and promote membership.   Other Duties   Coordinate and track departmental expense budget.   Represent Global Arts Live at cultivation events and other interactions in community and professional forums, groups, and partner organizations.   Attend to other duties and administrative support as assigned.     DESIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES   Commitment to fundraising and institutional advancement in pursuit of the mission.   Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.   Organized, attentive to details, and oriented to problem-solving.   Demonstrated ability to take initiative and build a strategy to achieve a goal.   Interest in authentic work with diverse communities and cultures, and commitment to advancing anti-racism in mission delivery and the workplace.   Discretion in handling confidential information.   Passion for global or other kinds of music, dance, and the mission of Global Arts Live.     QUALIFICATIONS   At least two years of professional experience fundraising from individuals, ideally with a membership program in a nonprofit organization.   Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).   Experience with a Customer Relations Management system such as Tessitura.   Experience with Donor Search or other prospect research tools, a plus.   Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs, and lift 30 lbs.     Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with non-traditional workplace experience and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture, returning to work after a gap in employment, or ready to take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to consider your application. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.      WORK ENVIRONMENT   Global Arts Live offices are located at 720 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, and concerts are currently held at different locations in Boston, Somerville, and Cambridge.   Work is generally performed in the office and at events, with some flexibility for working remotely.   Some night and weekend work at concert events required.     COMPENSATION   This is a full-time salaried, exempt position.   $50,000-$65,000 annual salary, based upon applicant’s experience with fundraising from individual donors.    A generous benefits package includes health and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.     TO APPLY   Application Deadline: June 9. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible since interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.     Please create a single pdf with your cover letter, resume, and references. (We will give you advance notice before contacting your references.) In your cover letter please mention how you heard of this opportunity.   Email the pdf to work@globalartslive.org , with “IGM” and your Last Name, First Initial, in both the email subject line and pdf name.   All applicants will receive a request from our Business Office to participate in a two-minute demographic survey, as part of our commitment to conducting an equitable hiring process. Your responses to this survey are optional, anonymous, and will only be used to assess the aggregate diversity of our candidate pool. Responses will not be shared with the hiring manager or used to consider your job application. Thank you in advance for completing the survey.     Global Arts Live is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all races, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, and national origins. Global Arts Live is committed to creating a work environment that values respect, integrity, diversity, equity, and inclusion .    

Global Arts Live, a nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, MA, brings international music, contemporary dance, and jazz from around the world to stages across Greater Boston. After the completion of a successful strategic plan and rebranding campaign, Global Arts Live is ushering in a new phase of growth and innovation, including a partnership to create a new cultural arts center in Kendall Square, Cambridge, scheduled to open in 2026.     Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, the Marketing Coordinator will assist in creating, executing, and analyzing an integrated content strategy to drive web traffic and ticket sales, and communicate our nonprofit mission. This position offers exposure to all areas of arts marketing—promotion, public relations and administration—and the opportunity to experience incredible art from around the world.    This is a full-time, salaried position. Some night and weekend work is required. Candidates will have flexible remote work options, with some in-office work expected.    Responsibilities include:   Content Calendar Maintain internal content calendar for website, social, and email communications     Social media (organic, earned, paid) Develop ad copy and creative, targeting criteria, and placement on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter   Email campaigns Create, execute, and analyze campaigns and segmentation strategies   Website Update content including blog, artist pages, and campaign specific landing pages, optimize web content for SEO, assist in projects with web developer   Community engagement Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, create new partnerships with mission focused organizations to further communicate our brand mission   Public Relations Draft and distribute press releases   Google Analytics & Tag Manager Develop and deliver regular KPI reports with a focus on improving customer engagement, revenue growth, and user experience   Content Creation Work closely with graphic designer in designing materials, pitch new strategies and promotions   Database Management Master CRM to pull lists and segment patrons, analyze data, and take ticket orders, as needed   Administrative Organize press clippings and tear sheets, organize and gather promotional support materials, liaise with print partners, track marketing expenses   Supervisory Establish and oversee street marketing team, coordinate office volunteers, oversee intern   On Site Attend concerts and events, representing organization, encouraging email list and membership sign-ups, and capturing content for social   Additional responsibilities as assigned   Qualifications & Requirements   2+ years ’ professional marketing or administrative experience or equivalent   Strong working knowledge of social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter   Strong writing, copy editing, and communication skills   Meticulous attention to detail and organized; comfortable multi-tasking to produce high-quality work on tight deadlines   Design-driven sensibility; experienced in developing engaging web content   Interest in authentic work with diverse communities and cultures, and commitment to advancing anti-racism in the mission delivery and workplace      Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time, walk up and down two flights of stairs, and lift 30 lbs   Knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, video editing software preferred   Interest in the performing arts preferred    Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or ready to take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to consider your application.      Please use your cover letter to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.   Work Environment   Global Arts Live offices are located in Central Square, Cambridge. We are a small, friendly, and dedicated team. We work closely together and are very passionate about what we do.   About Global Arts Live   Global Arts Live is a nonprofit organization that brings extraordinary international music, contemporary dance, and jazz from around the world to stages across Greater Boston. By putting the spotlight on artistic excellence from all corners of the globe and reflecting the diverse and vibrant community that is Boston, we aspire to transcend borders, cultivate community, and enrich lives. A trusted curator for over30 years, Global Arts Live has made live, international music and dance a vital part of Boston’s cultural scene by featuring more than 800 artists from 70+ countries in over 1,500 performances attended by more than 1 million people. To be as inclusive as possible, foster experimentation, and support a diverse community of artists, Global Arts Live is not bound by walls. Instead, it brings outstanding artists to the most appropriate setting — from intimate 200-seat clubs to 2,500-seat theaters and everything in between. Each year, it presents over 60 concerts in more than 15 different venues across the city. For more information, visit globalartslive.org .   Global Arts Live is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all races, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, and national origins. Global Arts Live is committed to creating a work environment that values respect, integrity, diversity, and inclusion.        Compensation   Full time, $55,000 annual salary. Benefits include health, dental, flexible spending account, retirement, and professional development opportunities.   How to Apply   The priority application deadline for this position is February 10, 2023. While we will still accept and consider applications received after this date, we encourage you to apply as early as possible for the best chance of being considered for this position .   Email cover letter and resume to Jen Fox, Marketing Director: jennifer@globalartslive.org