SFMOMA’S COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
‘We endeavor to create a safe environment that allows us to do what we do best – share the art of our time with passion and purpose. Accordingly, as a part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccination are required for all current and newly hired employees and contractors.’
Reporting to the Curator and Head of Photography, the Curatorial Assistant I is responsible for all aspects of administrative support for the Photography Department. The Curatorial Assistant I also supports the development and interpretation of the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, accessions, and other projects of the Photography Department, as assigned. As a key member of a dynamic team, this junior position facilitates communication and workflow within the department and on behalf of the department with museum staff, donors, artists, and arts professionals.
Schedule: Full-Time, 35 hours/week
Pay Rate: $26.84/hour (starting); $32.09/hour (position)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Education & Training: Master’s degree in Art History, or related field with an emphasis in Photography. An MFA will not be considered a substitute for an MA.
Work Experience: Minimum two years, full-time museum experience. Desired Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of the history of photography and excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with a
minimum of direction.
• Knowledge of standard office practices, letter writing, filing, and the operation of common office
equipment.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to provide substantial office support including maintenance of calendar, database management,
word processing, Power Point, filing, email correspondence, and answering telephones.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple activities with other staff members around a common project.
• Ability to communicate effectively with donors, artists, Museum staff, colleagues, and the public, whether
in person, on the telephone, or in writing.
• Familiarity and ease with PC work environments and Microsoft Office software suites. Familiarity with
Asana or other project management software preferred.
• Familiarity with collection, digital asset, donor, and contacts management programs as well as basic a/v
equipment, (video projectors, digital audio recording devices, photo and video cameras), and image editing software applications preferred. Additional language skills, an asset.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands: Must be able to visually inspect work. Special Environmental Factors: Close office setting.
SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
