Exhibition Project Manager

About FOR-SITE

Established by Chief Curator and Executive Director Cheryl Haines in 2003, FOR-SITE is dedicated to the creation, understanding, and presentation of art about place. Through exhibitions, commissions, and educational programs, FOR-SITE supports the creation and presentation of art that inspires fresh thinking and dialogue about our natural and cultural environment.

Position Summary

The Exhibition Project Manager plays a key integrative role in the organization, ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of FOR-SITE's program delivery. Reporting to the Chief Curator and Executive Director (CCED) and collaborating closely with FOR-SITE staff and contractors, this position bridges administrative support with program research and implementation—providing critical support for both day-to-day operations and the realization of large-scale, site-specific exhibitions and public programs. 

Note: This is an in-person, full-time position at FOR-SITE's San Francisco office, located in Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, resourceful, and collaborative, with strong experience in a nonprofit arts setting. 

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.

How to Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to - with Exhibition Project Manager in the subject line. No phone calls please.