JxJ Operations Manager

About the role

JxJ — the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center's Jewish film and music cultural arts program — seeks a Manager of Operations & Audience Development to support the planning, promotion, and execution of a multidisciplinary program serving the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. The role pairs operational leadership of screenings, performances, festivals, and special events with audience research that shapes programming strategy.

Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end operational preparation and execution for film screenings, live music performances, festivals, and special events • Establish and refine systems for scheduling, production planning, ticketing, and event management • Support booking and scheduling of films and musical artists • Design and implement audience research including surveys, focus groups, and CRM data analysis • Analyze attendance patterns, pricing sensitivity, demographic trends, and engagement metrics • Lead strategic outreach to partners and communities to catalyze audience growth

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of relevant experience, including live arts operations and programming
• Demonstrated success in outreach and audience cultivation
• Strong project management skills and experience with data analysis and CRM systems
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Established network in music/film communities and familiarity with Jewish culture and entertainment preferred
• Salary: $65,000/year. Hybrid remote/in-office schedule options.
• To apply, submit a resume and brief cover letter by email to JxJ Director Mardy Shualy ((contact details on the original listing)) with the subject line "JxJ Operations Manager and Audience Development Application."