Film Curator & Programmer, Boston Jewish Film

Reporting to the Director of Arts & Ideas, and working collaboratively with the Boston Jewish Film (BJF) team, the Film Curator will contribute to BJF's artistic vision, research and film evaluation, develop relationships with filmmakers and distributors, and curate the full experience surrounding each screening.  This includes filmmaker conversations, speakers, panels, performances, educational components, and other audience engagement opportunities. This role will program all annual festivals, series, and year-round screenings.  

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:  

Curate wrap-around programming for individual screenings, including Q&As, panels, lectures, performances, and educational programs. 

• Research, screen, evaluate, and recommend films for BJFF, The Israeli Film Series, and select 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. 
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing! 

This is a regular, part-time 25 hours per week, exempt, salaried position. Offering great perks, a supportive hybrid work environment and a competitive starting pay range of $42,500 - $46,875 per year.

The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented group.

Bachelor’s degree in Film, Cinema Studies, Arts Administration, Jewish Studies, Communications, or a related field preferred.  5+ years of experience in film programming, curation, festival programming, arts administration, or a related field. Experience working with filmmakers, distributors, artists, speakers, or community partners preferred. 

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet this minimum hiring criteria. 

Skills and Abilities:   

• Strong knowledge of contemporary film, with familiarity with Jewish, Israeli, and/or international cinema highly preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to identify compelling films and develop creative programming around them. 

• Superb communication, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

• Strong interest in connecting film with education, culture, and community engagement. 

• Displays outstanding project management skills and organizational skills from design to implementation, managing deadlines with great attention to detail and maintaining high quality standards. 

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage situations effectively and diplomatically; ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.  

• Demonstrates a history of superb interpersonal and active listening skills 

• Must have a record of successfully working well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.  

Physical Requirements: This position is hybrid, requires visibility and in-person presence for key in-person team meetings, and other events while some administrative responsibilities may be successfully achieved working remotely.  Must be able to work evenings and weekends periodically including in preparation for and during film festivals.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below. 
 

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:   

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman  

• Access to group fit classes, Arts and Culture adult programming at member rates,  

• Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services 

• Free wellness events! 

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant. 

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on: 

• Supportive colleagues 

• Team camaraderie 

• How their managers treat them 

• Individual autonomy 

• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others 

• Pride in working for the JCC 

• Program and service quality 

• Holding ourselves accountable      

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.