Film Curator & Programmer, Boston Jewish Film

JCC Greater Boston • Newton, MA

12d • $42,500 - $46,875 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Film Curator & Programmer contributes to Boston Jewish Film’s artistic vision and programs its annual festivals, series, and year-round screenings. Reporting to the Director of Arts & Ideas and working collaboratively with the Boston Jewish Film team, the role involves researching and evaluating films, building relationships with film-industry and community partners, and curating the broader experience around each screening. This may include filmmaker conversations, speakers, panels, performances, educational components, and other audience-engagement opportunities.

The position is a regular, part-time, exempt, salaried role scheduled for 25 hours per week. It offers a hybrid work environment and a starting pay range of $42,500–$46,875 per year. The position requires in-person presence for key team meetings and events, with some administrative work able to be done remotely. Evenings and weekends are required periodically, including in preparation for and during film festivals.

JCC Greater Boston is a mission-driven organization that seeks to create a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community. It welcomes staff and participants from diverse backgrounds and is guided by the values of Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in film programming, curation, festival programming, arts administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary film.
• Demonstrated ability to identify compelling films and develop creative programming around them.
• Excellent communication, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interest in connecting film with education, culture, and community engagement.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills, including managing projects from design through implementation, meeting deadlines, attention to detail, and maintaining high quality standards.
• Ability to multitask, manage situations effectively and diplomatically, and adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.
• Strong interpersonal and active-listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and to build and sustain working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to meet the position’s knowledge, skills, and abilities criteria or demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Periodic evening and weekend availability, including during preparation for and the running of film festivals.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Cinema Studies, Arts Administration, Jewish Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience working with filmmakers, distributors, artists, speakers, or community partners.
• Familiarity with Jewish, Israeli, and/or international cinema.

Responsibilities

• Curate wrap-around programming for individual screenings, including Q&As, panels, lectures, performances, and educational programs.
• Research, screen, evaluate, and recommend films for the Boston Jewish Film Festival, The Israeli Film Series, and selected year-round programs.
• Help shape the overall artistic vision, themes, and programming.
• Develop relationships with filmmakers, distributors, sales agents, festivals, and other film-industry partners.
• Identify and recommend filmmakers, scholars, artists, educators, community leaders, and subject-matter experts to participate in programs.
• Build relationships with filmmakers, producers, distributors, archivists, critics, and other cultural organizations.
• Collaborate with programmers, educators, researchers, technicians, and marketing teams.
• Represent the institution at film festivals, industry events, and cultural gatherings.
• Collaborate with JCC departments and community partners to develop cross-disciplinary and audience-engagement opportunities.
• Contribute film descriptions, curatorial notes, speaker information, and other program materials.
• Introduce films and/or moderate discussions as appropriate.
• Attend selected screenings and festival events, including evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston’s fitness, recreation, and wellness facility in Newton.
• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman.
• Access to group fitness classes.
• Access to Arts and Culture adult programming at member rates.
• Discounts on JCC Greater Boston fitness and wellness programs and services.
• Free wellness events.
• Discounts on JCC Greater Boston events, classes, and outdoor pool.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level