Get involved with Boston Jewish Film!

Do you share our passion for independent film? Are you ready to put your skills and experience to work and increase our impact in the community? Boston Jewish Film offers the finest in film programming, education, and conversation to audiences across the Greater Boston community. Created in 1989 as the Boston Jewish Film Festival, we are the largest Jewish film-based organization in New England. From year-round premieres and events to our marquee Fall Festival, we host screenings, multimedia presentations, live podcasts, music and dance performances, and discussions with filmmakers. Boston Jewish Film invites you to celebrate the global Jewish experience and Go Beyond the Screen. Boston Jewish Film is located in Newton, MA,

To apply for a job or internship, please send your resume and cover letter to info [@] bostonjfilm.org. No phone calls, please. Boston Jewish Film follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or cognitive disability, veteran status, or marital status.

CURRENT JOB OPENING(S)

INTERNSHIPS

Boston Jewish Film has several unpaid internship positions available throughout the year. We have openings in the following areas:

  • Festival Research & Administration
  • Marketing & Graphic Design

We are looking for interns with a passion for film or arts administration/marketing who want to learn firsthand how film festivals work. Interns typically work 8-10 hours per week in a lively, fast-paced environment.

Festival Research & Administration Intern

Help us choose the films for one of New England’s largest film festivals! Boston Jewish Film is seeking interns to help us seek out new films. Working side-by-side with the Artistic Director, you will:

  • Research new films
  • Contact directors, producers, and distributors to obtain screening links
  • Pre-screen films and prepare screening notes
  • Organize and maintain the online film library

Marketing & Graphic Design Intern

Help us expand the audience for Boston Jewish Film! Working side-by-side with the Director of Marketing, you will:

  • Create and send weekly e-newsletters
  • Update the Boston Jewish Film website
  • Promote our events and engage with our filmgoers on our social media platforms
  • Manage calendar listings for all events
  • Assist in creating and designing printed flyers, signage, and online marketing collateral
  • Assist with public relations outreach as needed

VOLUNTEER

Boston Jewish Film offers a number of volunteer opportunities for both our annual fall Festival and our year-round activities.

  • Usher at films
  • Distribute brochures, flyers, and posters
  • Assist with marketing and outreach
  • Visiting artist transportation
  • …and more!

Benefits:

  • Receive vouchers for film screenings
  • Attend parties
  • Meet industry professionals and filmmakers
  • …and more!

If you have additional questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact us at info [at] bostonjfilm.org and provide a brief resume, areas of interest, and availability.