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

## Company Description **Company Description** **Application Opening:** Friday, July 17, 2026 **Application Deadline:** Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 5:00pm on July 31, 2026, and will close any time thereafter. **Salary Range:** $79,586 - $96,746/year annually **NOTE: THIS EXEMPT ASSIGNMENT IS AN INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY TO CURRENT RPD EMPLOYEES. Please review the 'Steps to Apply' section under Additional Information for detailed application instructions.** **About Us** Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the [San Francisco Recreation and Park Department](https://sfrecpark.org/384/EXPLORE-OUR-PARKS) 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](https://sfrecpark.org/419/Who-We-Are). 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. 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. ## Job Description 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. This position oversees hiring and staff support, program planning, equipment maintenance, purchasing and inventory, and the delivery of high‑quality public classes and events. 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. Maintains a high standard of organization, safety, and professionalism. - **Program Planning and Administration** 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. - **Staff Leadership** Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and supervising staff. Sets expectations, assigns work, identifies operational needs, and implements solutions. - **Public Programs and Events** Coordinates public programming including classes, exhibitions, photo talks, receptions, and community events. Represents the Photo Center at public functions and supports community outreach - **Exhibitions Management** 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. Coordinates artist relations and manages exhibit logistics. - **Safety and…