Jobs

Available job opportunities with the Arts Commission. 

Civic Art Collection and Public Art Program Director (0922)
The Civic Art Collection and Public Art Program Director is responsible for the management of the Public Art Program, which administers approximately $5-10 million annually generated by the City’s art enrichment ordinance. This position oversees program management, policy development, financial analysis and oversight of all aspects of the program. The Civic Art Collections and Public Art Director will collaborate with external agencies and the SFAC project design team to explore possible project locations or approaches and coordinate the artist selection process.  The Civic Art Collection and Public Art Program Director provides simultaneous management of approximately 7-10 art projects at various stages of development and supervises the work of four Public Art Project Managers.

Application will be open until 11:59 p.m. on May 3, 2024
The portal will close at 12:00 a.m. on May 4, 2024, and applications will no longer be accepted.

Learn more about this position and apply here

Director Community Investments (0922)
The Director of Community Investments oversees grants portfolio, including multiple funding categories supporting city-owned neighborhood cultural centers, individual artists, small and mid-size nonprofit arts organizations, arts education initiatives and special projects. The Director oversees the Cultural Equity Endowment, the Cultural Centers Fund, and the new Arts Impact Endowment and works closely with the Deputy Director of Programs to ensure a vibrant and equitable arts ecology in San Francisco. As the Community Investments Director, they will support the Community Investments (CI) team to administer over $8 million in annual grant investments, develop community engagement activities, and increase technical assistance and professional development workshops for San Francisco artists, arts organizations, and historically marginalized communities.

Application will be open until 11:59 p.m. on May 3, 2024
The portal will close at 12:00 a.m. on May 4, 2024, and applications will no longer be accepted.

Learn more about this position and apply here

For available job opportunities with other City departments, visit the DHR career website

Volunteering

The Arts Commission offers unpaid volunteer opportunities for individuals who are interested in gaining work experience in the arts. Volunteers will assist staff with a variety of tasks including archiving, research, and events. See the categories below for more specific information about volunteer opportunities with the Arts Commission and with other City departments and agencies.

We’re looking for outgoing, positive people to serve as volunteer City Hall docents. You will lead tours of this historic building, sharing the fine details of City Hall’s everlasting legacy.

• Fun Working Environment
• Schedule Flexibility
• Eight hours of training provided