Curator III - Curator of Photography and Student Art (3544) â SFO â Museum (List ID #156481)
Curator III - Curator of Photography and Student Art (3544) â SFO â Museum (List ID #156481)
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SFO Museum is seeking an inspired and energetic curator to lead two key programming areasPhotography and Student Art. Under the direction of the 3546 Curator IV Curator in Charge of Exhibitions the Curator of Photography and Student Art will organize and curate a robust schedule of Photography and Student Art exhibitions for our gallery locations through SFO International Airport.
This position is tasked with identifying a broad range of subjects and artists for exhibition; conducting direct outreach to individuals: both private and public institutions to secure exhibition partnerships; working closely across departments including collaboration with Registration Graphic Design Social Media and Preparation to ensure exhibition goals are met. SFO Museum is excited to share this opportunity with someone eager to lead the Photography and Student Art programming. The candidate will join a team of innovative and passionate museum professionals who produce an extraordinary variety of exhibitions for an audience of more than 52 million annual visitors to the San Francisco International Airport.
The essential functions of this position include:
- Produce an advance exhibition schedule for Photography and Student Art.
- Program a broad range of subjects for the Photography and Student Art exhibitions throughout the Airport.
- Curate and write text for Photography and Student Art exhibitions for presentation in SFO Museum galleries; secure selections from exhibition partners with sufficient time for Registration department to conduct loan process.
- Collaborate with the Museums Graphic Design team to meet established deadlines for Photography exhibitions; provide selected image files corresponding text and selections for graphic treatment to graphic designer with sufficient time for production.
- Curate and write exhibition text for Student Art exhibitions: secure and deliver necessary artwork or files with sufficient time for scheduled gallery installations and online presentation.
- Promote SFO Museum exhibitions and increase awareness of the programs offerings; select 3-4 exhibitions annually for press release and announcements.
- Work collaboratively with SFOM colleagues to achieve the mission and goals established in the Museums Strategic Plan within the established budget and time restrictions.
- Take an active role in the conceptualization development and execution of special projects particularly those involving photography. Responsibilities include identifying relevant themes securing materials and coordinating with external partners and internal teams to produce exhibitions and graphic treatments that extend beyond the Museums standard programming.
- Actively work to expand community engagement by building relationships with local organizations fostering partnerships and developing programs that encourage participation in the Museums exhibitions and initiatives.
- Lead tours of exhibitions for internal and external partners. When called upon deliver presentations to a variety of audiences including community groups professional organizations and the travelling public.
- Organize and participate in events such as artist talks public programs and Employee Resource Group activities to highlight exhibitions and special projects. Act as a Museum representative to promote SFO Museums mission and build public interest.
- Develop and implement programming that complements exhibitions enhances visitor understanding and strengthens community connections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the fine arts art history decorative arts design history library science museum studies natural history science technology or other closely related disciplines. AND
- Experience: Five (5) years of museum experience.
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Desirable Qualifications
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred to hiring.
- Five (5) years of experience in museum exhibit curation and ability to independently curate exhibitions.
- Familiarity with the Mac platform Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of Epson systems and large-format inkjet printing processes a plus.
- Ability to plan organize implement complex projects; ability to multitask and problem solve.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented fast-moving and dynamic environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers assistants supervisors Museum and Airport staff outside agencies and the public.
Nature of Work
May require extensive walking standing computer work requiring keyboarding and prolonged sitting and working off a flat screen monitor to perform job duties; ability to work effectively with managers co-workers contractors and other personnel; and ability to identify issues and problem solve.
Verification
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at Verification of Experience and/or Education
Note: Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
All work experience education training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility disqualification or may lead to lower scores.
Selection Procedures
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to interview. Depending on the number of applicants the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.
NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check including FBI fingerprints and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1 every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.
Customs Clearance: This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1 every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access a requirement for this position may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 19 Part 122 Sections 181 or 189.
Additional Information :
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
- Information About the Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
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- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
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HOW TO APPLY
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Recruiter Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the Recruiter Vicky Lei at
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
