Careers & Opportunities
FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Director of placemaking and events
The Director of Placemaking & Events oversees more than 100 annual activations—including major
festivals, cultural celebrations, pop-ups, and holiday experiences—and leads the strategic development
of new offerings that reflect Boston’s artistic and cultural energy. Critically, this role is responsible for
designing and debuting new event types that yield operational revenue for the organization. The role
blends vision with disciplined execution: designing memorable public experiences while building
systems, workflows, and staffing models that improve quality, efficiency, and impact year over year.
The Director will lead a nimble team of full-time staff, contractors, and co-producers; manage vendor
and municipal relationships; and work closely with the DBA’s Operations and Economic Development
departments to advance DBA’s mission through public experience
2025 DBA HOLIDAY MARKET PROGRAM: CALL TO PARTICIPATE
The Downtown Holiday Market is back! This year’s edition will be open Thursdays-Saturdays (weather permitting) from Friday, November 29 (“Black Friday”) through Sunday, December 21. It will be located on Summer Street Plaza (where our summertime Arts Market operates), with hours of 11 am-4 pm. All vendors will be curated by the DBA.
Our Holiday Market is an opportunity for artisans, crafters, and local creative talent to showcase and sell their wares during the holiday season in the vibrant heart of Boston. Situated at the hub of the MBTA transit system and surrounded by a vibrant restaurant scene, historic attractions, and a bustling business district, Summer Street Plaza and its immediate vicinity boasts the highest pedestrian traffic volumes in New England. What’s more, our entire Downtown district will be decorated for the holidays, with last year’s exceptionally popular giant (16-foot-tall) Nutcracker-themed animal sculptures once again adorning our area. Other weekend holiday festivities will include appearances by Santa, entertainment, and a holiday tour, with additional special events in the works.
APPLY TO THIS YEAR’S HOLIDAY MARKET PROGRAM!: Visit here to participate.
PROGRAM OFFERS CLIMATE CREDITS IN BOSTON
Promote your business while helping to raise funds from tourists for climate resilience in Boston! Shovel Ready Capital (SRC) is working directly with MeetBoston and the City of Boston on an innovative new program that benefits tourists, participating businesses, and the city. SRC offers travelers discount Boston Climate Credits that can be redeemed at local restaurants, shops, hotels, and more. There is no cost to join and you can deduct any credit you honor as a marketing expense.