Employment
The Boylston Rooms is always eager to welcome new members to the team!
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every qualification in a job description. Our top priority is adding the best people to our team. If you are interested in any of our positions, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you’re “fully qualified.”
Before you apply...
Hours
The wedding industry is known for late nights. Our events are no exception. Our work predominantly takes place on weekends with morning and afternoon set up shifts and evening event shifts. Our work is often physical in nature, whether it’s sweeping up rose petals or moving tables.
New employees may not have encountered our shift-assignment system before: At the start of each month, we email every event staffer a form where they’ll list their availability and preferred shifts. Based on that, we divide hours as equally as possible between staff.
The Pros: You’ll never be assigned a shift that you don’t want to work.
The Cons: The number of events varies each month, staff are scheduled as needed, meaning that you may not get as many hours as you’d like.
Attire
We ask event staff to wear black dress pants and a polo, button down, or other semi-formal piece of clothing of their choice. You can wear whatever shoes you want, but we strongly recommend prioritizing comfort.
We respect your right to cultural and personal expression and believe that all bodies are ‘professional.’ There are no dress code restrictions on hair styling. Likewise, we don’t require that tattoos be hidden or covered. Dress codes can be altered for religious observation or disability. All employees are welcomed and encouraged to wear noise dampening ear protection during event receptions.
Pay Transparency
Every employee is paid, at minimum, $15 per hour. Paychecks are issued weekly.
Transportation
We acknowledge that transportation can be a barrier to employment for many. With this in mind, applicants should be aware that evening shifts frequently end at midnight when public transit may not be running. The Boylston Rooms is located on the R41 bus route.
Open Positions
If interested, please forward your resume and references to admin@boylstonrooms.com with the position you’re interested in listed in the email subject. If this is your first job, don’t let lack of references deter you.
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Trolley DriverPart time, evenings and weekends required Pay starting at $30 per hour. Must possess, or be able to obtain before start, MA, CDL and Passenger endorsement licenses required to operate company vehicles. This is a firm requirement. Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific driving laws Provide safe and reliable transportation service to and from various event locations throughout MA and nearby areas Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy Other duties as assigned
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Event StaffPart time, evenings and weekends required. Pay starting at $15 an hour. Responsibilities Greet guests and direct them to various event spaces Event setup and breakdown including moving chairs, folding tables, and other event furniture and decorations which may weigh up to 50lbs. Note, we have purchased many carts and other assistive devices to make this work easier. Nevertheless, it is a physical job that requires some physical agility Maintains the safety of guests and the cleanliness of facilities Assist the couple in their needs through the day Required Skills Commitment to an equitable workforce and event space. Must be comfortable working with all members of the public and willing to attend diversity and inclusion trainings Previous wedding, catering, or event experience a plus, but not required Ability to coordinate and prioritize work tasks and meet deadlines There are no educational requirements for this position Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Job Environment Work is mainly performed indoors, with some exceptions for outdoor ceremonies and social hours. While air conditioned, the building is an old mill with poor insulation and high ceilings, so it is often warm in the summer. The mill’s hallways are not air conditioned. Work involves extensive interaction with members of the public. Work schedule will be varied and will include evening, weekend and holiday hours. The event space can be loud and lowly lit. Earplugs can be provided at employees' request. The venue does serve alcohol to guests and allows recreational cigarette, cigar, and cannabis consumption outdoors, so attendees may not be sober.
