Boston Writers of Color (BWOC) Program Manager (Part-Time)
About The Position
GrubStreet is the leading literary arts center in the country, located in the Seaport District in Boston, Massachusetts. We are a passionate and dedicated team of professionals who take pride in our work and are committed to creating a warm and supportive work environment. We are currently seeking a Boston Writers of Color (BWOC) Program Manager (Part-Time) to play a key role in helping GrubStreet to support our mission. The BWOC Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for BWOC members and oversees all communications, program planning, and community engagement for the group. This role includes managing member inquiries, coordinating quarterly events and programs, maintaining the BWOC online presence, and collaborating with GrubStreet staff to ensure BWOC members have access to meaningful professional development and community-building opportunities. This is a part-time position averaging about 10 hours per month or 2.5 hours per week. GrubStreet strives to dismantle every system, process, or structure that would discourage any person from working with us. We actively seek diversity, equity and inclusivity because the excellence of our work and the value of its impact depend on them. We strive to create an environment where the perspectives we bring to our work are valued as much as the work we produce.
Requirements
- Experience with event planning and execution.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with and enthusiasm for the arts.
Responsibilities
- Manages the [email protected] email address
- Responds to BWOC member communications regarding general questions and feedback, events, BWOC-specific programming, and scholarships
- Oversees content, format, and distribution of the quarterly BWOC newsletter
- Manages the BWOC Facebook group page, including: Approving new member requests Posting updates and opportunities on a weekly basis Responding to comments or questions as needed
- Plans, schedules, and facilitates quarterly online BWOC events and programs (4 total), with registration admin handled by GrubStreet staff
- Plans and hosts one annual in-person catered social/professional development meetup at the GrubStreet space. Registration admin is handled by GrubStreet staff.
- Meets quarterly with GrubStreet Education team to coordinate BWOC meet-ups at upcoming GrubStreet events
- Distributes post-event surveys and collects feedback
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
