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Curator I (3541) - Harvey Milk Photo Center Director - SF Recreation & Parks

San Francisco, CA, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$97kDetected 2 days ago
Graphic DesignOperations ManagementPhotographyLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Company Description Application Opening: Friday, July 17, 2026.
  • Amended on 07/20/26 for the recruitment to reflect a public Job Ad.
  • Application Deadline: Apply Immediately.

Responsibilities

  • Graphic design experience for flyers, posters, and electronic newsletters.
  • Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City's most popular and effective public agencies, our Department currently manages more than 230 parks, playgrounds and open spaces throughout San Francisco, including two outside city limits-Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras.
  • This position oversees hiring and staff support, program planning, equipment maintenance, purchasing and inventory, and the delivery of high‑quality public classes and events.
  • Maintains a high standard of organization, safety, and professionalism.
  • Plans and manages photography classes and workshops.
  • Coordinates instructor needs, supports curriculum development, and ensures high‑quality programming.
  • Manages program submissions, quarterly planning, and scheduling across the Photo Center.
  • Sets expectations, assigns work, identifies operational needs, and implements solutions.
  • Represents the Photo Center at public functions and supports community outreach
  • Coordinates artist relations and manages exhibit logistics.

Requirements

  • 2 years' experience supervising staff, instructors, volunteers, or contractors.
  • Experience planning and coordinating public programs, classes, or workshops.
  • Working knowledge of photography, darkroom processes, and digital imaging.
  • Experience with exhibition design, installation, or gallery operations.
  • Familiarity with safety protocols related to photographic chemicals and equipment.
  • Experience managing memberships or community‑based programs.
  • Ability to lift and transport materials such as photo equipment, exhibition panels, or supply boxes (typically 25-40 lbs).

Skills

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong customer‑service skills, especially in community‑focused environments.

Compensation

  • $79,586 - $96,746/year annually
  • Oversees preparation, planning, installation, hanging, and takedown of exhibits, including the annual member show, community photography exhibitions, the Made at the Photo Center quarterly series, and other special displays.

Benefits

  • Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Company info

  • Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America.
  • In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the nation where all residents have access to a park within a 10-minute walk, a direct result of the Department's commitment to increasing and improving parkland in the city Learn More.
  • The system includes full-complex recreation centers, swimming pools, golf courses, sports fields and numerous small-to-medium-sized clubhouses that offer a variety of sports- and arts-related recreation programs for people of all ages.
  • Included in the Department's responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo and Lake Merced.
  • More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more.
  • Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city.
  • The Harvey Milk Photo Center's Program & Operations Manager is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and daily management of the Center's photography programs, public exhibitions, membership services, and facilities.
  • The Director ensures safe, efficient, and professional operations across all Photo Center spaces, including the darkroom, digital lab, studios, and exhibition galleries.
  • Duties & Responsibilities
  • Operations Management
  • Oversees daily operations of the Center, including purchasing, inventory control, equipment maintenance, supply ordering and pickup, and communication with the Cultural Arts Manager.
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