JxJ — the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center's Jewish film and music cultural arts program — seeks a Manager of Operations & Audience Development to support the planning, promotion, and execution of a multidisciplinary program serving the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. The role pairs operational leadership of screenings, performances, festivals, and special events with audience research that shapes programming strategy.
Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end operational preparation and execution for film screenings, live music performances, festivals, and special events • Establish and refine systems for scheduling, production planning, ticketing, and event management • Support booking and scheduling of films and musical artists • Design and implement audience research including surveys, focus groups, and CRM data analysis • Analyze attendance patterns, pricing sensitivity, demographic trends, and engagement metrics • Lead strategic outreach to partners and communities to catalyze audience growth
Qualifications: • 5–8+ years of relevant experience, including live arts operations and programming • Demonstrated success in outreach and audience cultivation • Strong project management skills and experience with data analysis and CRM systems • Ability to work evenings and weekends • Established network in music/film communities and familiarity with Jewish culture and entertainment preferred
Salary: $65,000/year. Hybrid remote/in-office schedule options.
To apply, submit a resume and brief cover letter by email to JxJ Director Mardy Shualy ([email protected]) with the subject line "JxJ Operations Manager and Audience Development Application."