Curatorial Assistant, Painting & Sculpture

Reporting to the Andrew W. Mellon Curator and Head of Painting and Sculpture, the Curatorial Assistant primarily supports the department’s work on the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and accessions, as assigned. This position provides assistance to the department curators in the research, documentation, development, presentation and interpretation of the SFMOMA collections. The Curatorial Assistant builds and maintains advantageous relations with the art community including artists, collectors, dealers, donors, and staff from other museums.

SFMOMA’s painting and sculpture collection spans the years 1900 to the present, with particular strengths in California, American, and European modern and contemporary art. Current department research and acquisition initiatives aim at expanding the narratives within the collection to better represent the historical impact of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ artists, and we seek candidates committed to helping us further this ongoing work.

Schedule: Full-Time, 35 hours/week

Pay Rate: $26.06/hour (starting); $31.15/hour (position)

SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

If you are already a paid SFMOMA employee and are interested in applying for the above position, please apply directly through the website by the closing date.

Job Details

Reference # 32341
Posted on 01 Jul 2021
Closes on 09 Jul 2021 11:55
Department Curatorial
Expertise 2-5 years
Career level MA, BA, AA, Highschool Diploma or GED, Other
Hours/Status Full-Time