Film Curator & Programmer Jewish Film

About This Role

This part-time role involves contributing to the artistic vision of Boston Jewish Film (BJF), researching and evaluating films, developing relationships with industry professionals, and curating the entire experience around each screening. The Film Curator will program all annual festivals, series, and year-round screenings, including filmmaker conversations, speakers, panels, performances, and educational components.

Responsibilities

• Curate wrap-around programming for individual screenings, including Q&A, 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

Benefits

• Great perks
• Supportive hybrid work environment

Important Details

• Schedule: 25 hours per week
• Contract: regular, part-time, exempt, salaried position

About the Company

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 its 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.