The Program Manager reports to the Director of KADIST San Francisco. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Local Programs

Exhibition and Collection Displays:

• Produce 1 exhibition per year and coordinate 1-2 collection displays per year at KADIST San Francisco:

• Translate the vision of guest curators into a concrete exhibition design and realistic planning in collaboration with KADIST SF Director

• Manage exhibition production schedule, work closely and advise the Production Manager to produce the exhibition within set budgets

• Coordinate the incoming and outgoing transportation of artworks, in collaboration with the Collection Manager

• Assist with editing and proofreading of texts, including didactics, gallery guides, press releases

• Hire, train and manage temporary gallery associates on day-to-day gallery operation, exhibition, and gallery tours; prepare and share didactics on artists, artworks, and exhibitions

• Implement visitor outreach strategies and produce comprehensive audience reports

Residencies:

• Assist with the hosting of residents (artists, curators, advisors) in the KADIST SF residency apartment, including scheduling and travel arrangements

• Maintain general upkeep of residency apartment (including scheduling of cleaning service and ordering of apartment supplies), provide welcome packages to residents, and troubleshoot

Events:

• Manage the set-up and gallery associates, and attend up to 8 public and private events

• Coordinate logistics of public events and hospitality of private events for residents (with curators and local arts community)

• Schedule video and photo documentation of public events

International Programs

Americas Programs:

• Support SF Director and International Director on implementation of North America programs and North America network

• Provide curatorial, production, and administrative support for exhibitions and related programs with North America partner institutions

• Maintain and cultivate relationships with North America program collaborators (curators, writers, artists)

• Coordinate the outgoing and incoming transport of artworks for Americas programs (North America and Latin America)

Video Programs

Kadist.Tv:

• Contribute proposals and implement the strategy for Kadist.TV in collaboration with the Communications Manager of KADIST Paris, who is in charge of editorial and visual strategy for all online platforms

• Maintain and implement online video channels and related programs

• Supervise the calendar for programs on Kadist.TV (in particular for the Art Center Video Collaborations); coordinate video loans with KADIST SF and KADIST Paris Collection Managers

• Write, edit, and send Kadist.Tv newsletters featuring content from new channels, using MailChimp

• Evaluate the impact of Kadist.Tv and propose adjustments if necessary

Video content:

• Lead and contribute to the production of short video content with KADIST Collection artists for online platforms, in collaboration with the Collection and Communications teams

Collection

• Manage Americas Collection Fellows, in collaboration with KADIST SF Collection Manager, including research of artists, editing artwork descriptions and artists’ biographies

• Participate in the organization-wide review process of artworks nominated for its collection and online library

• Nominate North American artists into the KADIST collection and its online library (optional, time allowing)

Administration

• Assist in day-to-day administrative tasks and annual reports

• Maintain upkeep and operation of office and gallery, including ordering office supplies and business meals

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that favors both autonomy and collaboration. They possess great organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, and are able to take initiative and lead complex projects with a wide range of collaborators.

• Degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Art Administration, and related fields preferred

• 4+ years of experience within the international art world, preferably in exhibitions and events production and involving partnerships (co-productions, traveling exhibitions, etc). Experience with international or national shipping is a plus

• Excellent writing abilities and strong copyediting and proofreading skills in English

• Interest and knowledge in contemporary art and its networks, particularly in North America

• Strong organization and logistics skills

• Web-savvy and strong computer skills including WordPress, MailChimp, Photoshop, InDesign, Google Workspace (including Google Sheets, Google Survey), Microsoft Word and Excel