Overview:

Under the direction of the Director of Public Programs, the Senior Programmer of Film and is responsible for leading a renowned and dynamic cinema program that engages the broad range of the MFA’s visitors. The Senior Programmer performs diverse duties related to planning, coordinating, and promoting richly varied and ambitious film programs at the Museum. 

The Senior Programmer will research, select, locate and book film programs; book guest artists such as directors, critics and actors; and work closely with the local film community and local area partners in the screening of major film festivals. The Senior Programmer will be expected to attend key screenings, introduce guests and manage pertinent q&s. The Senior Programmer will supervise volunteers and interns within the MFA Film program to ensure prompt ordering, receipt and return of films etc. and payment of invoices. The Senior Programmer will work closely with colleagues across the Museum, particularly in visual art, music, and lectures and courses, in order to identify and explore exciting possibilities for integrated programming. 

The Senior Programmer will also liaise closely with Visitor and Member Services on programming, ticketing details and special event staffing. Throughout the year, the Senior Programmer monitors income and expenses and makes income and expense projections. Working closely with Marketing and Creative Services, the Senior Programmer designs and implements a promotional plan for the film program and oversees the writing and submitting of copy for all film publications.

Requirements and Characteristics:

• A Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent with preferably a concentration in film history
• 5 to 7 years of demonstrated experience and/or related training in the area of film programming; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven record of successful international film programming. 
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and a keen passion for all periods of world cinema and moving image styles. 
• Ability to organize ambitious and complex programs; the experience to determine and guide the overall vision for film at the Museum
• Cooperate in a teamwork fashion with all coworkers and demonstrate ability for long-term and strategic planning, including financial and budgetary planning and management. Work cross-departmentally on alignment with collecting departments, house management, external relations, among others.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and above all the ability to work collaboratively with people both internally and externally. 
• Clear commitment to IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, access), through projects, collaborations, and hiring and management that fosters a culturally inclusive and welcoming environment
• A passionate MFA ambassador to seek out opportunities to engage with Boston’s communities and beyond, with the goal to deliver on the Strategic Plan’s promise to be a meeting place of world cultures 
• Generosity of spirit, experienced in becoming personally and professionally committed to the MFA’s communities locally, nationally, and globally