Gallery Program Associate; Code 1840 Exempt Arts Commission

• Part-time
• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  1840-Junior Management Assistant
• Fill Type:
  Permanent Exempt

Application Opening: Friday, October 9, 2026
Final date to receive applications: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary Range: $42.1750 - $51.2750 (Hourly)
Appointment Type: This position is a Permanent Exempt (PEX) Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
Work Schedule: This position is a part-time position (.50 full time equivalent [FTE]) and will work around the Gallery's public operating schedule. This will include work during the week, Saturdays, and other evening and weekend availability to be scheduled around Gallery programs and special events.
Required Supplemental Questionnaire due at time of application: /PTH8

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SFAC Racial Equity Statement
The San Francisco Arts Commission is committed to creating a city where all artists and cultural workers have the freedom, resources and platform to share their stories, art and culture and where race does not predetermine one’s success in life. We also acknowledge that we occupy traditional and unceded Ohlone land. Fueled by these beliefs, we commit to addressing the systemic inequities within our agency, the City and County of San Francisco and the broader arts and culture sector.

This work requires that we focus on race as we confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future.

The San Francisco Arts Commission is seeking aGallery Program Associate to support the day-to-day operations, exhibitions, public programs, administration, and visitor experience of the San Francisco Arts Commission Galleries.

This is a0.5 FTE position, working approximately 1,040 hours annually. The position is primarily responsible for staffing the Gallery during public hours and supporting exhibitions, programs, events, and related Gallery operations. Because the Gallery also serves as a public-facing entry point to the Arts Commission, the Gallery Program Associate helps visitors connect withother SFAC programs, resources, and services when they come to the Gallery with general questions.

The ability to interact professionally with the general public, artists, and colleagues, as well as a strong arts administrative background is essential for this position.

Work Schedule: This position is a part-time (.50 FTE) position, working approximately 1,040 hours annually, structured around the Gallery’s public operating schedule which is currently Wednesdays through Saturdays from Noon to 5:00 PM, with regular work to also include evenings and weekends. This position’s schedule is subject to change, and will include evenings and weekends, based on program schedules and special event needs.

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Serve as Gallery Attendant and the primary public point of contact during Gallery hours, welcoming visitors and providing information about Gallery exhibitions and programs, as well as helping visitors connect with other San Francisco Arts Commission programs, resources, and services. Manage and facilitate…