Film Curator & Programmer, Boston Jewish Film
Description
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
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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
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.
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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Photo, Experience, Summary, Resume, Education, Please indicate how you learned about the role you are applying for., Cover letter, Do you attest that all the information on this application is accurate, true and complete to the best of your knowledge?, Do you have a relative(s) currently working at JCC?, If yes, please provide full name., Have you ever worked for JCC in the past?, If yes, please provide dates and position(s), May we contact your current employer at this time?, Have you ever used a name different from the one you are using now?, If yes, please provide the full name(s)., Are you currently authorized to work in the U.S.? Note: All applicants hired by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston will be required to present documentation upon hire that verifies identity and authorization to work in the United States on the Federal Form I9 in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986., Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship for a work visa?, I understand that Applicants may include in their work history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. I understand that this application is current for 60 days. If I still wish to be considered at the end of this period, I must fill out a new application., The Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, sex or gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status. Religion will not be considered a factor except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification and necessary to fulfill the Agency’s mission., I understand and agree that any false or misrepresented information or material omission in this application or any other part of the application and screening process may be cause for rejection of my application or dismissal from employment if discovered now or at any later date., I hereby authorize JCC Greater Boston to investigate the information I have furnished in the application and screening process, and I understand that employment is subject to acceptable criminal history, educational references, employment references, other information which may include (but is not limited to) background screening regarding my character, employment, education, credit and criminal history. I further I release JCC Greater Boston and its past, present and future directors, officers, employees, attorneys, insurers, agents, successors, assigns and affiliated entities from all liability with respect to such inquiries; and I release all persons or entities from all liability in connection with their participation or responses to such inquiries., I understand that if I am hired by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston I will be employed on an at-will basis, which means that I will be free to resign at any time, and that the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston reserves the right to terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary. I further acknowledge and understand that no prior written or oral communications shall constitute an express or implied contract of continued employment, and that no future statements may change the “at will” nature of the person’s employment unless in writing and signed by the president of the company (or other designated employer representative). I understand that if I am hired, I will be required to abide by the rules and regulations of the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston., I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment and an employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.
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