Curatorial Assistant, Photography
Curatorial Assistant, Photography
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19-09-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 30 - 36
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
19-09-2025
Job Description
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than ever these connections matter and are aligned with our values.
Inclusive: We strive to be a museum of many voices in dialogue.
Passionate: We believe working with art is more than a job or trusteeship - its a way of life.
Brave: We are committed to approaching our work with courage and a sense of adventure always ready to explore new perspectives.
Empathic: We aim to act like a person not an institution.
SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore support and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think view the world and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy nurtures a sense of belonging and purposewhere difference is seen as a strength and every one is appreciated for their whole self.
Schedule: Full Time 35 hours/week at least three days working onsite
Reporting to the Curator and Head of Photography the Curatorial Assistant supports all aspects of the work of the Photography Department. The Curatorial Assistant is responsible for various tasks related to the Accessions program including scheduling data inputting correspondence with artists and galleries preparation of PowerPoint presentations and other administrative duties as assigned. The Curatorial Assistant also supports the Department in the management and interpretation of the permanent collection the organization of temporary exhibitions and the execution of administrative projects. 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.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist with development and production of Accessions Committee meetings. Prepare PowerPoint presentations and defense documents. Attend meetings prepare and distribute minutes.
- Assist with duties related to exhibitions including inputting data producing checklists library research file management and liaising with other departments.
- Create artist and object records and maintain database of checklists for exhibitions.
- Draft correspondence loan forms manuscripts exhibition wall labels and other material related to the permanent collection and/or special exhibitions. Review finished materials for completeness accuracy formatting compliance with SFMOMA and departmental policies and proper English usage.
- Assist in the preparation coordination and logistics for special events and programs including but not limited to generating guest lists reserving facilities procuring required equipment confirming arrangements and greeting guests on behalf of the department.
- Facilitate external communication with artists collectors lenders dealers scholars and colleagues from other museums.
- Oversee department email and inbox.
- Develop and track master departmental calendar; coordinate weekly departmental meetings.
- Draft communications from the Photography Department including newsletters for Photography Accessions and invitations to department events.
- Process invoices reimbursements and expense reports for payment as needed.
- Maintain update and archive physical and electronic files belonging to the department.
- Coordinate and manage travel arrangements including hotel reservations and transportation for curatorial staff and visiting artists as needed.
- Assist with collection and exhibition research including but not limited to research and compilation of biographies chronologies exhibition histories and documentation of individual works.
- Provide support for lectures and presentations including the generation of PowerPoint presentations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Masters degree in Art History or related field with an emphasis in Photography.
- Minimum of two (2) years full-time curatorial or education experience within a museum or cultural institution.
- Knowledge of the history of photography and excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
- 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 PowerPoint filing and email correspondence
- 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
- Must be able to visually inspect artwork.
$30.68 - $36.82 an hour
$30.68/hour (starting); $36.82/hour (position)
This is a union position subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Job posting open date:9/17/25
All jobs posted will remain open for at least five business days.
We encourage both internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open posting period as the application close date may or may not be extended beyond that initial period.
Location: San Francisco 151 3rd Street.
Benefits: PTO Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Pet Insurance Life and AD&D Coverage Disability Insurance Mental Health and Wellness Benefits Discount Programs Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan SFMOMA Membership and more
At SFMOMA we do not believe that any applicant can or should meet every qualification listed in a job posting. We are committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and professional paths who are inspired to join a mission-driven community-oriented organization grounded in inclusivity passion bravery and empathy.
If this describes you we encourage you to apply.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility. No person shall be discriminated against based on race color religion gender gender identity age genetic informationancestry/national origin marital status disability medical condition HIV status sexual orientation veteran/military status and any other category protected by federal of state law.
You may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable to or are limited in your ability to access job postings or provide additional information asked in the job posting.
You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the People Team at
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