The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC) is seeking passionate, entrepreneurial, and qualified applicants for the position of Cultural Planner - Policy. Promoting equitable access space for arts, culture, and creativity and equitable representation of diverse communities, histories, and artistic expression are core tenets of the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture. This position will support the Cultural Planning team in developing strategic policy work that promotes cultural affairs across different policy, planning, and investment areas within the City of Boston. The role will support MOAC and the Cultural Planning team to make the strategic case for culture and develop projects, programs, and research to support investment in arts and culture in Boston.
About the Cultural Planning team:
The mission of Boston’s Cultural Planning team is to activate, safeguard, and expand cultural spaces to foster a thriving, creative community across the city. Driven by values of creativity, equitable access to culture, and space for community connection, the team aims to protect existing cultural infrastructure from dislocation while advocating for new spaces that encourage cultural innovation and production. We will leverage Boston’s unique assets—such as its diverse population, educational institutions, and vibrant cultural scene— and we aspire to position the City as a leader in the global creative economy. Through strategic partnerships, zoning policies, and campaigns, we work to ensure all residents can experience and participate in cultural expression, thereby enhancing Boston’s quality of life and cultural identity.
About the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture:
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, economic vitality, and design of the City through the arts, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture is a City Agency that is committed to providing access to art and culture for all Bostonians. We believe that the role of arts in all aspects and neighborhoods of Boston is intertwined with civic life and reinforced through equitable access to arts and culture in every community, its public institutions, and public places. Key areas of work include support to the cultural sector through grants and programs, support of cultural facilities and artist workspace, as well as the commissioning, review, and care of art in public places, and support of artists at all skill levels who live and work in the city.
Reporting directly to the Director of Cultural Planning, duties include but are not limited to:
Policy and Research Development:
Technical Support:
Stakeholder Management:
Strategic Communication:
Space Register and Cultural Assets:
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MO-8
Hours per week: 35
Timeline: The position will be open until filled.
To Apply: Please upload one single document, containing your resume, a cover letter outlining your qualifications listed in this posting, and two (2) references.
Commitment to Racial Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Statistics show that women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other structurally marginalized groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this position excites you, you are encouraged to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. The City of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. We look forward to your application.