Job Opening at The National Center for Jewish Film - Program Associate Description: Dynamic full-time position in nonprofit film center. Program Associate is responsible for the day-to-day film distribution operations of NCJF’s films, including public performance screenings and sales. Work directly with film programmers, curators, film festivals, cinemas, museums, and institutions worldwide, providing programming recommendations and materials to meet the needs of a wide variety of venues and events. Book, bill & print traffic all films available exclusively through NCJF, including negotiating fees and contracts, and shipping. Program Associate maintains data and relationships with exhibitors and with the filmmakers represented by the Center, including working on royalty reports. Position includes contributing to the Center’s outreach and PR, its website and social media, to the Center’s fiscal sponsorship program for the production of new films, and to the Center’s development activities. Program Associate contributes to NCJF’s own exhibition programs, including NCJF’s annual film festival in Boston, and supervising interns. This is a creative position with the potential for professional growth in programming and curatorial work, and nonprofit administration.
Required Skills: Film distribution or arts management experience strongly preferred. Office experience required. Meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, follow through, ability to prioritize projects, problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal & communications skills required. Writing experience preferred. Excellent computer skills required, including Filemaker, design, web, and social media software. Knowledge of Jewish culture and/or film preferred. Graphic design and video editing skills preferred. Applicant should be a resourceful self-starter who thrives in managing multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment. Occasional evenings & weekends may be required during programming season. Access to a car for Center duties helpful. Details: Full time position. Small, informal office. Free parking. MBTA: Commuter Rail Roberts/Brandeis. NCJF is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization. The office is located on the campus of Brandeis University in Waltham, MA. To Apply: Please email cover letter, resume, two references, and salary requirements to: [email protected] About The National Center for Jewish Film: NCJF is a unique, independent nonprofit film archive, distributor & exhibitor. The Center owns the largest archive collection of Jewish-content film in the world, outside of Israel. Since 1976, NCJF has rescued, restored, and exhibited films that document the diversity and vibrancy of Jewish life. These rare films now screen worldwide and appear in hundreds of documentaries, artworks and museum exhibitions. A world leader in the collection and exhibition of Jewish film and culture, NCJF provides consultation and resources to thousands each year. The Center supports contemporary independent filmmakers by distributing their productions and overseeing new films produced under its aegis. NCJF is a major distributor of new films and represents 100 contemporary filmmakers. More than 250 films—restored classics and new films—are available for public exhibition and DVD purchase exclusively through NCJF. Thanks! Lisa Rivo Co-Director The National Center for Jewish Film Waltham, MA [email protected]
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