Public Programs Coordinator at Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Job Title: Public Programs Coordinator

Job Status: Full-time

Location: San Francisco, CA

Salary: $26.31 – $35.26

Description

The Public Programs Coordinator works in close coordination with the Manager of Public Programs to research, envision, execute and support the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s Educational initiatives. This position assists with the planning, organizing, coordinating, reporting, researching, and budgeting for public programs, specifically the Lifelong Learning and Art Enthusiasts series as well as community engagement initiatives. Assists with the maintenance of financial and statistical reports and records. Serves as liaison with internal and external colleagues, developing collaborative relationships and growing awareness of education and public programs initiatives. Duties include: planning, organizing, assisting with production of and reporting for designated education programs.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Provides coordination services to the Manager of Public Programs and the Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement.
  2. Works closely with Manager of Public Programs and Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement on administrative tasks related to Lifelong Learning and Art Enthusiasts series as well as community engagement initiatives.
  3. Communicates with museum staff about upcoming programs, reserving rooms and distributing operations and AV requests in a timely manner.
  4. Under the direction of the Manager of Public Programs, supports the upkeep of weekly program materials and monthly division credit card reconciliation process.
  5. Assists with compiling public program information for external communications: members guides, brochures, website, electronic signage, etc.
  6. Works closely with the Marketing + Communications Department to maximize attendance results.
  7. Under the direction of the Director of Public Programs and Community Engagement or the Manager of Public Programs works with collaborating partners.
  8. Schedules community advisor meetings, both virtual and in person, including note taking, recordkeeping, and organizing captions to meet access needs.
  9. Orders supplies for programs as needed.
  10. Provides onsite support for all public programs events. Additional support for off-site and special events as needed.
  11. Provides general administrative duties as needed.
  12. Works with Education staff on special projects as assigned.
  13. Supports the production of the annual education wrap report.

 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: BA in art, art history, or related field.

Work Experience: Two years of experience coordinating museum programs for a large arts organization.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of art and museums.
  • Demonstrated abilities in collaborating with local community organizations.
  • Demonstrated abilities in visual arts programming.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Researching, public speaking, and computer skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated abilities to organize and be resourceful.

Work schedule:

  • Tuesday – Saturday, 40 hours per week.
  • This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days per week working remotely and at least three days per week onsite at the de Young and Legion of Honor. The work schedule will be determined in agreement between the employee and their supervisor.

Additional:

COFAM is committed to advancing career opportunities for a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent, centering equity and inclusion across all aspects of our recruitment strategy.

Step 1 – Start of the pay range is $26.31 per hour.

This is a union position eligible for the Museums’ benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plus a generous time off package.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2023

Apply via AAM

If you require an alternative method of completing this application please contact humanresources@famsf.org.

All new COFAM employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Please contact humanresources@famsf.org with any questions.

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COFAM is the Corporation of Fine Arts Museums and is the privately funded non-profit corporation which supports the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, a department of the City and County of San Francisco.

COFAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all phases of employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Comprising the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park, we are the largest public arts institution in the City of San Francisco and one of the largest art museums in the United States. The de Young, designed by Herzog & de Meuron and located in Golden Gate Park, showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific, and Africa. The Legion of Honor displays a collection of over 4,000 years of ancient and European art including Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker and houses the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts in a Beaux-Arts style building overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge.