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JCC Greater Boston 333 Nahanton St Newton, MA 02459

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October 19, 2026

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Part-Time 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.

Qualifications:

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.

How To Apply:

For more information and to apply, click the link below: https://apply.workable.com/jcc-greater-boston/j/CBC6D9A14B Apply by: December 01, 2026

Salary:

$42,000 - $47,000 / Per year About this

Organization:

The JCC Greater Boston values include: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation. The agency provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including: Early Learning Centers, summer camps, health and wellness programs, family engagement programs and cultural activities. The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. 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. Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:

• creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships,
• welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston,
• supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life,
• nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences, and
• expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as whole.

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