Jobs

Available job opportunities with the Arts Commission:

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Program Associate (1840)

The Arts Commission’s Program Associate helps to support the Community Investments (CI) team to administer approximately $15 million in annual grant investments, conduct community engagement activities, and increase technical assistance and professional development opportunities for San Francisco artists, art vendors, arts organizations, and historically marginalized communities. This position principally supports the San Francisco Artists (SFA) grant for individual artists and the Art Vendor program.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on December 19, 2024
The portal will close at 12:00 a.m. on December 20, 2024, and applications will no longer be accepted.

Learn more about this position and apply here

 

Public Art Project Manager (1842)

Under the direction of the Public Art Program Director, the Public Art Project Manager (PAPM) assists with the implementation of the City’s public art program and stewardship of the City’s Civic Art Collection. Under the supervision of the Senior Public Art Program Manager, the PAPM will manage approximately 15-20 permanent and temporary public art projects in various stages of development. Project budgets range from $50,000 to over $1 million. Client departments include San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Fire Department, Municipal Transportation Agency, Recreation and Parks Department, San Francisco Health Dept. and the Public Utilities Commission. The PAPM may also manage art maintenance and conservation projects for monuments, public sculpture and other artworks in the City’s Collection under the supervision of the Senior Registrar. 

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on December 14, 2024
The portal will close at 12:00 a.m. on December 15, 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

What's Coming Up

Public Meeting

Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners

July 02
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10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Hybrid: 401 Van Ness | Rm 125 and Online
Public Meeting

Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners

April 02
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10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Hybrid: 401 Van Ness | Rm 125 and Online
Exhibition

Metaphors of Recent Times

January 17 to June 20
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8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Public Meeting

Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners

January 08
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10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Hybrid: 401 Van Ness | Rm 125 and Online