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Assistant Curator, Prints, Drawing and Photographs

The Corporation of Fine Arts Museums (COFAM) is seeking an Assistant Curator to support the day-to-day operations of the Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Department of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

The Prints, Drawing, and Photographs Department, also known as the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts (AFGA), is the department responsible for the Fine Arts Museums' collection of more than 90,000 works of art on paper, including prints, drawings, and artists' books.

COFAM is the privately funded non-profit corporation which supports the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which are comprised of two iconic sites in San Francisco's beautiful parks- the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Legion of Honor Museum in Lincoln Park. As the largest public arts institution in the western United States, the Museums house a world-class collection of 151,000 artworks that span more than 5,000 years; present an ambitious schedule of more than 10 exhibitions per year; and welcome 1.5 million visitors in a typical year.

Under the direction of Director and CEO Thomas P. Campbell, the Museums have recently launched a new strategic plan that outlines a bold new vision for the next four years and prioritizes Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access (DIEA); our connection to the Bay Area community; and building a foundation for a future capital and endowment campaign.

COFAM is committed to advancing career opportunities for a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent, centering equity and inclusion across all aspects of our recruitment strategy.

This position is full-time, 40 hours a week. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and 401(k), and paid time off.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

For more information and to apply please visit the external link below.

Relevant research areas: North America
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