Administrative Assistant, Education and Community Engagement, Temp (7 months)

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 - it's 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 purpose—where difference is seen as a strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole self.

Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, Temporary (7 months), at least three days working onsite

The Education and Community Engagement Division oversees public programs and community engagement projects for adult and college age audiences, pre-K – 12 educators and students, family audiences, publications, interpretive media, and gallery interpretation. Under the supervision of the Chief Education and Community Engagement Officer, the Administrative Assistant, EdCE provides administrative, program, and research support for the Education and Community Engagement Division. The position provides administrative support for division finances, correspondence, and grant reporting, coordinates day-to-day functions of the Education and Community Engagement Division, including its meetings and programs, and ensures smooth functioning of the departments' operations.

Success For The Administrative Assistant Will Be To

• Support the Division’s efforts to create experiences and materials that are relevant and meaningful to the lived experience of its multiple audiences
• Keep the day-to-day business of the Division running smoothly
  
  

In the first year of work in this position, key milestones will be:

• After 30 days: Establish understanding of key roles, processes, and work products across the Division. Contribute to projects as assigned. Begin developing departmental, cross-departmental, and cross-divisional relationships necessary for collaborative work.
• After 90 days: Demonstrate understanding of museum processes, contribute to an increased number, scale, and variety of projects with increased responsibility while continuing to develop collaborative approach to projects.
• After 1 year: Demonstrate project management skills including increased ability to work independently and problem-solve proactively on multiple simultaneous projects; contribute to refining departmental and cross-departmental workflows; and deepen key professional collaborations.
  
  

Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage Chief EdCE Officer’s calendar, travel, and expense reports.
• Schedule departmental, interdepartmental, and external meetings, and coordinate calendars across departments.
• Assist with preparation for and maintain accurate records of EdCE Committee meetings, Department Heads meetings, and other meetings, as assigned, including creating agendas and PowerPoint slides and taking minutes or notes as requested.
• Work with department heads to maintain, track, and update Division budgets, both forecasted and actual, in Excel and Adaptive Insights financial software.’
• Assist with preparation and monitoring of the Division’s annual budgets, including the prompt processing of invoices, reimbursements, check requests, expense reports, and office supply orders.
• Manage travel budgets and arrangements, including accommodations and transportation for visiting artists and public program participants.
• Ensure that the Koret Education Center Policies and Procedures are updated and available to museum stakeholders.
• Act as main point of contact for Koret Education Center space requests from museum departments and route requests for approval.
• Support the Director of Education and the Director of Public Engagement with maintenance of the Koret Education Center and its events.
• Provide occasional support planning and logistics for selected public programs, as directed.
• Assist in organizing team-building efforts across the division, such as planning retreats and social gatherings.
• Process forms, purchase orders, and other records specific to departmental operations.
• Track program attendance and related reports in Excel and Tessitura software.
• Support reporting for grants to Philanthropy including providing attendance and financial information.
• Maintain and update mailing lists across the Division and send regular internal communications to staff and Board on Division activities.
• Draft and produce correspondence with completeness, accuracy, proper grammar, spelling, and usage, as well as in compliance with SFMOMA and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide research assistance, as requested (e.g. image research for in-gallery interpretation, preparing materials).
• Undertake other tasks as may reasonably be requested.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Undergraduate degree (BA, BS, or BFA) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of administrative or related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, on screen, and in writing.
• Extraordinary organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Self-directed, with a proactive approach to working effectively on several projects concurrently.
• Possess ability to visually inspect work.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ability to handle situations of a highly sensitive nature.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and current technologies and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, and AirTable.
• Availability to work evenings and some weekends.
• Interest or background in art, design, art education, museum studies, and/or community engagement is a plus.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to work occasional weekend and frequent evening hours (in particular Thursdays)
• Light lifting, moving long distances between building facilities
  
  

$29.14 - $34.97 an hour

$29.14/hour (starting); $34.97/hour (position)

This is a union position subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Job posting open date: 12/1/25

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.

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