JCC Greater Boston is hiring a part-time Film Curator & Programmer for Boston Jewish Film (BJF). Reporting to the Director of Arts & Ideas, you'll program BJF's annual festivals, series and year-round screenings, and curate the experience around each one, from filmmaker conversations and panels to performances and educational programs. This is a salaried, exempt, hybrid role at 25 hours a week, with some evenings and weekends around festivals.
Responsibilities: • Research, screen and recommend films for the Boston Jewish Film Festival, The Israeli Film Series and year-round programs • Help shape BJF's artistic vision, themes and programming • Curate Q&As, panels, lectures, performances and educational programs around screenings • Build relationships with filmmakers, distributors, sales agents, festivals and cultural organizations • Recommend speakers, scholars, artists and community leaders for programs • Write film descriptions and curatorial notes, introduce films and moderate discussions
Qualifications: • 5+ years in film programming, curation, festival programming, arts administration or a related field • Bachelor's degree in film, cinema studies, arts administration, Jewish studies or communications preferred • Strong knowledge of contemporary film; familiarity with Jewish, Israeli or international cinema highly preferred • Excellent writing, communication and project management skills
Salary: $42,500–$46,875 per year, based on qualifications and experience
Benefits: A free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's fitness and wellness facility in Newton, discounts on JCC programs and events, and a supportive hybrid work environment.