Nonprofit Arts Gallery Manager

Nonprofit Arts Gallery Manager Location San Francisco, CA 94123 Date Posted May 15, 2026 Job ID 14577 Employment Type Contract To Hire Pay rate $54/hour Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Nonprofit Arts Gallery Manager for a respected nonprofit arts organization dedicated to contemporary photography and visual arts programming. This is a part-time hybrid opportunity based in San Francisco, California, with a mix of remote and onsite responsibilities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This dynamic opportunity is ideal for a highly organized and independent arts professional who thrives in a mission-driven, community-centered environment. The Nonprofit Arts Gallery Manager will oversee gallery operations, exhibitions, administrative processes, and fundraising support while serving as a welcoming ambassador to visitors, artists, donors, and community partners. This role offers the opportunity to play a hands-on part in supporting exhibitions, events, and organizational growth within a collaborative nonprofit arts setting.

SCHEDULE

Monday:

Remote, approximately 4:00 PM•6:00 PM

Tuesday:

Remote, approximately 4:00 PM•6:00 PM

Wednesday:

Onsite, 10:00 AM•6:00 PM

Thursday:

Onsite, 10:00 AM•6:00 PM The remote schedule offers flexibility and may shift within a comparable two-hour timeframe based on organizational needs and mutual availability.

PERKS:

Competitive compensation of $50•56/hour Hybrid schedule with remote flexibility and onsite collaboration in San Francisco Opportunity to work closely with artists, exhibitions, and mission-driven arts programming Inclusive and collaborative nonprofit culture supporting creativity and innovation Potential for contract extension beyond the initial mid-July timeline based on organizational needs and performance

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee day-to-day gallery and operational functions, including visitor engagement, exhibition coordination, facilities support, and administrative management Manage CRM systems, donor acknowledgments, membership communications, newsletters, website updates, and social media activity Coordinate exhibition logistics including artist agreements, installations, deinstallations, artwork handling, and vendor coordination Support organizational operations including budgeting, reporting, volunteer coordination, and vendor/contractor oversight Assist with fundraising initiatives, donor engagement efforts, grant coordination, and special events including auctions and educational programming Provide a welcoming and professional experience for gallery visitors while serving as an ambassador for the organization and its mission

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working within a gallery, museum, nonprofit arts organization, or related creative environment Ability to independently manage operations and oversee multiple moving pieces simultaneously Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a professional and welcoming presence Appreciation for contemporary photography and visual arts with the ability to engage diverse audiences Familiarity with CRM, communications, project management, and event platforms such as Mailchimp, Canva, Squarespace, Zoho CRM, Eventbrite, or related tools preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $50•56/hour, flexible hybrid scheduling, meaningful work within a respected arts nonprofit, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful exhibitions, events, and community engagement initiatives. Potential exists for extension beyond the initial assignment timeline.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here! Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.