The Ednah Root Curator-in-Charge of American Art oversees a permanent collection of more than 5,000 American art objects spanning the 17th century to the present and serves as Department Head of the American Art Department. In this capacity, the department head has primary responsibility for managing all exhibition, research, publication, acquisition, installation, donor and patron relations, personnel and budgetary matters within the department.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: MA (required) or PhD in Art History (or related field), with an emphasis on American art, from an accredited university.

Work Experience: At least 7 years of progressively responsible museum work experience in the field of American art, including 2 years of supervisory experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of art, and art history. Specialized knowledge in the history of American art is required.
• Strong facility for teaching art and art appreciation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with tact and courtesy with the public. Ability to deal with sensitive issues related to museum collections.
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Experience in museum policies and procedures, including the proper methods of handling, storing, and processing a variety of art objects, and the general care of properties in a museum.
• Knowledge of museum exhibition methods and practices, including the proper method of developing, planning, and implementing museum exhibitions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, volunteers, the general public, individuals, and outside agencies, organizations, and groups.
• Ability to achieve and sustain best curatorial practices.
• Flexibility to work after hours and on weekends for special programs and events.
• Flexibility and strong follow-through on work assignments.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects in a highly demanding and fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to achieve cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and undertake curatorial management and administration.

Benefits: This position includes a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

The estimated annual salary range for this position is $130,000-150,000. The final offer amount within this range will be based on experience and internal equity.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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Learn more about the expectations and qualifications for this role in the job description linked below under 'More details'.

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COFAM is the Corporation of Fine Arts Museums and is the privately funded non-profit corporation which supports the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, a department of the City and County of San Francisco.

COFAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all phases of employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Comprising the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park, we are the largest public arts institution in the City of San Francisco and one of the largest art museums in the United States. The de Young, designed by Herzog & de Meuron and located in Golden Gate Park, showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific, and Africa. The Legion of Honor displays a collection of over 4,000 years of ancient and European art including Auguste Rodin's The Thinker and houses the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts in a Beaux-Arts style building overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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