Now Hiring: Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

ArtSeed is a dynamic and nimble 25-year-old arts education nonprofit in San Francisco with workspaces in both the Presidio and the Hunters Point Shipyard. Our mission is to connect the most resourceful and gifted with the youngest and most vulnerable people in the Bay Area and beyond through projects that explore links between classical and cutting-edge fine arts projects. We nurture long-haul mentorships (in-person and online) weekly, producing seasonal educational events, and annual exhibitions. Our projects foster creative discipline, personal growth, and intergenerational project-building for children ages 7-17 with older artists at various stages of their careers. ArtSeed’s tag line is “We Are All Creators!” Our rigorous interdisciplinary workshops, mentorships, and exhibitions inspire academic and professional achievement, connect diverse communities, and revitalize the arts.

Our founding advisor and patron, the legendary art critic and historian Leo Steinberg set our sights high during his last years, 1991-2011. ArtSeed outreach has included collaborations with such illustrious San Francisco venues as the de Young Museum, the Asian Art Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA), and SFMOMA. Thanks to a legacy gift from photographer Michelle Vignes, an occasional grant award, and a growing individual donor base, no one is turned away for lack of funds. Our relatively low overhead has allowed us to operate year-round on an annual budget of $150,000. 

ArtSeed is seeking a Program Coordinator who is knowledgeable about fine arts, passionate about community engagement, and exceptionally organized. This role will be vital to the success of our year-round programming, ensuring that our weekly workshops, summer intensive, exhibitions, and more run seamlessly while maintaining a high standard of artistic excellence.

• Collaborate with the Artistic Director to plan and execute ArtSeed programs, including weekly workshops and mentorships, annual Art-a-thon, Spring and Fall Open Studios, annual Fine Arts Summer Intensive, and Exhibitions.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to support events and mentorship programs.
• Learn ArtSeed teaching philosophy and methods.
• Facilitate fine arts lessons, and step in to teach when needed.
• Co-curate showcase opportunities (exhibitions, Open Studios, etc), recruit artists, and manage logistics for exhibitions and receptions.
• Maintain a clear system managing the inventory of artistic and educational supplies, and for documenting artwork.
• Assist the Artistic Director with daily operations and other administrative tasks as needed.

• A formal art school background or equivalent experience, with a deep understanding of fine arts fundamentals and a dedicated personal creative practice. 
• Naturally organized with a knack for catching the small things others miss and a passion for providing the structure that helps others stay on track.
• A genuine interest in the contemporary art world, with a special appreciation for non-Western artistic traditions and diverse perspectives.
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for transporting supplies and supporting various program sites.
• High level of initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable with technology and able to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ability to work a standard schedule of 12–5 PM, Thursday through Sunday, with occasional flexibility for events.
• Prior experience in arts education is preferred, along with the ability to mentor with both confidence and empathy.

• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Paid Sick Leave according to CA law
• Access to Studio Space at Hunters Point Shipyard for your personal artistic practice.

Start Date: June 1, 2026
Hours: 20 hours/week (with potential to scale to full-time)
Schedule: Thursday – Sunday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Starting Salary: $25-32/hour