Under the supervision of the Curator-in-Charge, American Art, the Fixed-Term Curatorial Projects Coordinator, American Art provides support to the curatorial staff in the day-to-day operation of the American Art Department and the American Art Study Center. This position performs administrative tasks generated by the collection, its oversight, installation, conservation, photography, publication, etc.; researching and drafting labels and other interpretive materials; interfacing with the general public; and, depending on experience, participating in temporary exhibition planning, research, and implementation.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in art history required and a knowledge of American art preferred.

Work Experience: At least 3 years of curatorial experience or other relevant museum experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good general knowledge of American art, history, and culture.
• Responsive to supervision and flexible in meeting shifting priorities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with both traditional and contemporary methods of art history research.
• Ability to conduct directed and independent research.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment with strong follow through
• Exceptional energy, initiative and productivity.
• Ability to achieve and sustain best curatorial practices.
• Strong communication and computer skills, strong customer service orientation.
• Strong arts / aesthetic background and interests.
• Familiarity with standard museum operations and practices is essential.
• Fluency with project management databases (such as Asana) and collections management systems (such as TMS) preferred.

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 $25.15 per hour

This is a fixed-term union position with a duration of six (6) months, approximately March - September 2023. This role is eligible for the Museums' benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plus a generous time off package.

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Application Deadline: Friday, January 6, 2023

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Learn more about the expectations and qualifications for this role in the job description linked below under 'More details'.

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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.

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