Key Responsibilities and Duties

• At the direction of the CCED, conduct and compile research on artists, artworks, and sites for future exhibitions and programs.

• Assist the CCED on various tasks, including correspondence, scheduling, and strategic planning. Act as a point of contact on behalf of the CCED as needed.

• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and other documentation to support FOR-SITE’s initiatives.

• Coordinate meetings, travel, and communications with internal and external stakeholders, including FOR-SITE board meetings.

• Draft, execute, and manage artist contracts and loan agreements.

• Work with CCED to secure necessary permits; liaise with exhibition partners to facilitate project compliance and review processes.

• Communicate effectively with artists, project partners, vendors, contractors, and fabricators to manage the preparation of exhibition sites, as well as the production and shipping of artworks.

• Manage installation and de-installation of projects; supervise installation crews, and oversee on-site logistics.

• Contribute ideas and conduct research for public programs, including identifying speakers, performers, and relevant collaborators.

• Liaise with event / program contributors and support the administrative management of collaborations.

• Help produce public events, including writing program presentations, targeting audiences, and managing logistics.

• Coordinate the work of volunteers, interns, and vendors, ensuring full integration into the FOR-SITE team.

• Hands-on support during donor events, opening night events, public programs, and educational outreach.

• Represent FOR-SITE at art community and outreach events.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management, ideally in the arts or the creative industry

• Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following fields: non-profit administration, arts administration, museum studies, public art, art history

• Highly organized with a superior attention to detail; a creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities

• Competency with Mac OS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Dropbox, database management, and the Adobe Suite.

• Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced work environment

• Knowledge of contemporary art, artists, and institutions, both local and global is a significant plus

FOR-SITE strives to attract a diverse group of candidates for employment. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and are dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Work Conditions

FOR-SITE’s office is located at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture campus in San Francisco. This is an in-person, office-based, full-time position. It will also require occasional evening and weekend work.