The Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester is located alongside the Erie Canal in Brighton and is a 200,000 square foot facility that houses our fitness and aquatics center, a professional theatre, children’s center and our camping programming.
We pride ourselves on providing our members with quality educational, cultural arts and social programming, and we are an inclusive community center that welcomes people of all faiths, backgrounds, and ages.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and creative leader to direct the Ames Amzalak Rochester Jewish Film Festival (RJFF). In this contract position, the role of the Director is coordinating all aspects of the festival: film curating and programming, financial management, fundraising, marketing, event planning, and volunteer management. In alignment with the mission of the Rochester Jewish Film Festival and the JCC, the film festival is an annual weeklong event each summer and is the largest Jewish cultural event in New York state outside of NYC.
The Director position is part time during the fall and winter seasons working 8 - 12 hours per week and expanding to 40 hours in the spring and summer, ramping-up to the launch and management of the Festival.
Film Curating and Programming
- Lead and drive the vision and implementation of progressive film programming to engage the community with well-balanced, thought-provoking, entertaining films and related programming.
- Stay connected with outside festival resources and other appropriate organizations to ensure cutting edge programming.
Volunteer Management
- Select and manage a committee of 15-20 people ensuring a balanced representation of the community.
- Schedule and execute weekly committee meetings/film screenings
- Supervise the management of on-site volunteers during events.
Fundraising
- Manage RJFF fundraising campaign and donor relations to ensure proper funding of the event.
- Manage donor stewardship and prospecting throughout the year.
- Work closely with the JCC Development Department.
Marketing
- Plan and manage all festival marketing campaigns including social media, email, USPS mailings, community outreach, onsite marketing, and more.
- Produce all printed materials and marketing assets including the festival brochure.
Event Planning and Program Execution
- Secure necessary licenses and permits for all films.
- Work with venues, venue managers, technical directors, volunteers, and staff to ensure appropriate coordination of festival events and their technical needs.
- Work with box office manager to ensure positive experience and efficient ticketing for festival goers, sponsors, etc.
- Work with the Arts Dept. Managing Director to oversee income and expenses and ensure that the festivals are properly funded and budgeted.
Key Competencies for Success
- Interest in Jewish Cultural Arts and Film
- Previous experience working with lay committees/volunteers
- Self-directed, entrepreneurial and creative
- Organized and resourceful
- Work effectively in a fast paced, demanding environment and meet deadlines
- Interface with multiple facets of the community, both professional and lay leaders.
Qualifications
- Two or more years of experience in executing programs from start to finish
- Prior not-for-profit leadership experience
- Prior fundraising and marketing experience
- Strong research and writing skills
- Knowledge of Jewish communal landscape
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, electronic communication, and social media
Benefits
- JCC membership
- Flexible work environment and schedule