The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than ever, these connections matter and are aligned with our values.
Inclusive: We strive to be a museum of many voices in dialogue.
Passionate: We believe working with art is more than a job or trusteeship - it's a way of life.
Brave: We are committed to approaching our work with courage and a sense of adventure, always ready to explore new perspectives.
Empathic: We aim to act like a person, not an institution.
SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore, support, and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think, view the world, and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy, nurtures a sense of belonging and purpose—where difference is seen as a strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole self.
Schedule: On-Call, fully onsite
The On-Call Event Specialist provides supervision and day-of support for a variety of events being held within the Museum. Responsible for monitoring, delivering logistical support, and ensuring all museum policies are adhered to by event planners, guests, and third-party vendors. Able to work flexible hours from start to finish of an event. The position reports to the Event Operations Manager and acts as a liaison between the events team, museum departments, vendors and groups renting the facility.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Provide logistical support for SFMOMA Events and programs, including internal events, special events and rental events.
- Supervise load-in, installation, and load-out of vendors and equipment. This includes the event space, loading docks, staging area, greenroom, and catering prep areas.
- Clear and direct communication between fellow museum staff, guests, and vendors. Referring clients and guests to events operations manager.
- Setting up, clearing, and restoring SFMOMA event spaces, including moving carts, dollies, signage, and stanchions.
- Oversee safety of guests, vendors, staff, and the museum, providing excellent customer service skills.
- Assist with the opening and closing of the museum for each event, which includes directing caterers and vendors.
- Assist with coat check, wayfinding, operating the freight elevators, and supporting the Event Manager during the event as directed.
- Represents museum to guests, clients, vendors, event planners, providing professional service to all events.
- Proactive in assisting Event Manager in all duties, ensuring a positive experience working with all guests and staff of the museum.
- Other event related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of one (1) year of event management experience or on-site venue experience.
- Interest in professional events planning and/or hospitality. Cultural institution experience preferred.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, which includes nights and weekends.
Working Conditions
- Office and Museum wide setting.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
Job posting open date: 10/29/26
All jobs posted will remain open for at least five business days.
We encourage both internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open posting period as the application close date may or may not be extended beyond that initial period.
Location: San Francisco, 151 3rd Street.
Benefits: SF City Option, SFMOMA Membership, and more
At SFMOMA, we do not believe that any applicant can, or should, meet every qualification listed in a job posting. We are committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and professional paths who are inspired to join a mission-driven, community-oriented organization grounded in inclusivity, passion, bravery, and empathy.
If this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. No person shall be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, ancestry/national origin, marital status, disability, medical condition, HIV status, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, and any other category protected by federal or state law.
You may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable to or are limited in your ability to access job postings or provide additional information asked in the job posting.
You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the People Team at talent@sfmoma.org.
