Executive Director
Montclair Film in Montclair, New Jersey has initiated a search for an Executive Director. Reporting to an active and engaged Board of Trustees and serving as a co-leader of the organization with Artistic Director, Tom Hall, the Executive Director will be critical in advancing the organization’s mission, inspiring the team, and creating the financial capacity to achieve its vision.
Since 2010 when the festival was founded, Montclair Film has evolved into a year-round cultural hub, offering a diverse and comprehensive education program, screenings at its arthouse cinemas, and an active community engagement program. With an annual budget of close to $4.5 million and a staff of 20 full-time and 28 part-time employees, working across the administrative offices and their film center, The Clairidge, Montclair Film continues to advance annual festival and year-round programming goals. Further, as the state of New Jersey continues to bolster its relationship to the film industry, Montclair Film is uniquely positioned to be an influential leader in the region and build on its strong relationships with industry professionals.
The search is being led by TOCG’s Search Consultant, Brenna Thomas in consultation with VP, Organizational Strategy Edie Demas, and with support from the TOCG search team.
Applications will be accepted until this role is filled. We encourage you to apply by April 28, 2025, for priority consideration. Interviews may begin at any time, and we encourage you to apply as early as possible for best consideration. Please note that applying before the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview, and all applicants will receive a response regarding the consideration and status of their candidacy. No phone calls, please.
Click below for the full description and the online application.
Note to Applicants:
All applications must be submitted through the application portal linked above, as we do not accept resumes or cover letters via email. Rest assured, a real human reviews every application we receive, and your application decision is not at the whim of AI or keyword filters. We seriously consider and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. While it may take a few weeks as we process and evaluate submissions, all applicants should expect follow-up regarding the status of their submissions. Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to offer detailed individualized feedback at this time. Thank you.
