Assistant Curator, Contemporary Art and Social Justice

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Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco, USA

Employment Details

Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, priority by May 4, 2025
Salary: $75,000–$80,000 per year
Location: San Francisco, CA (de Young Museum), hybrid (min. 4 days onsite)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco seek an intellectually driven and socially committed Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and Social Justice to support exhibitions, acquisitions, and programs aligned with FAMSF’s DEIA objectives. Reporting to the Curator-in-Charge, the role involves curating and caring for the collection, organizing exhibitions, contributing to scholarly publications, public programming, and cultivating relationships within the Bay Area art ecosystem. Candidates should have expertise in contemporary art and a demonstrable commitment to social justice.

Candidate Requirements

MA in Art History or related field; PhD preferred
Minimum 2 years’ curatorial experience or equivalent fellowships
Strong research, writing, and communication skills
Experience with artists and public programming
Knowledge of TMS and Asana is a plus