Top 33 Curator Jobs in Berkeley Ca

Assistant Curator, NAGPRA
COFAM- Corporation Of the Fine Arts Museums —San Francisco, CA
- $78,000 - $83,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Junior Photographer
Eames Institute —Berkeley, CA
- $73,500 - $84,425 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Office
- Travel
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Project Curator for Women in Politics Collections - The Bancroft Library
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $100,000 a year
- Temporary
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Museum Curator/ Archivist/ Cataloger
National Experienced Workforce Solutions —Richmond, CA
- $58.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
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Content Writer
Coyuchi —San Francisco, CA
- $82,000 - $98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Visual Curator
RH —San Francisco, CA
- $29 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
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Chief Curator, JFCS Holocaust Center
Jewish Family and Children's Services —San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- 8 years
- US work authorization
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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UX Designer
Eames Institute —Richmond, CA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Director, Communications
Oakland Museum of California —Oakland, CA
- $95,510 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
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Part-Time Purchasing Inventory & Appraisal Services Coordinator
Salon D'Art —Hercules, CA
- $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel
- Work from home
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Fixed-Term Curatorial Project Coordinator, Prints & Drawings
COFAM- Corporation Of the Fine Arts Museums —San Francisco, CA
- $28.73 - $38.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Front Desk Agent (Curator)
Cavallo Point —Sausalito, CA
- $28.36 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Accounting
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Free parking
- Health insurance
Assistant, Curator Schlinger Chair of Arachnology
California Academy of Sciences —San Francisco, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs
Oakland Museum of California —Oakland, CA
- $225,200 a year
- Multiple hires
- 7 years
- Travel
- Senior level
Animal Keeper I/II/III (Animal Ambassadors)
Lindsay Wildlife Experience —Walnut Creek, CA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Grounds & Live Exhibits Manager
Oakland Museum of California —Oakland, CA
- $86,830 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- English
- Research
Creative Services Coordinator
CRI —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
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Director, Center for Jewish Peoplehood
Jewish Family and Children's Services —San Francisco, CA
- $140,000 - $155,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Military encouraged
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Operations Manager
UOVO —South San Francisco, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Forklift
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Director's Circle
SFMOMA —San Francisco, CA
- $100,005 - $111,240 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Assistant Curator, NAGPRA

COFAM- Corporation Of the Fine Arts Museums
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,000 - $83,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Work from home
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Historical research
Master's degree in museum studies
Museum Studies
Inventory control (library and archives technical processing)
Customer service
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Museum experience
Data reporting
Mid-level
Inventory management software
Master's degree
Archival research services
Administrative experience
Art History
Data management
Curatorial analysis
Desktop applications
Collaboration with community partners
Data interpretation
Museum database software
Community relationship building
Documentation Handling
Cross-functional collaboration
Collections management systems
2 years
Communication skills
Event logistics coordination
Time management
Office record organization

Full Job Description

Under the supervision of the Curator in Charge, Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas (AOA) department and Curator, Arts of the Americas, and in close collaboration with Registration staff, the Fixed-Term Assistant Curator, NAGPRA, will assist the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) with documentation and consultation to comply with CalNAGPRA and the federal NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act). This position has a fixed-term of 2 years.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by Sunday, August 2, 2026. We plan to launch the interview process within the month.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As directed, complete object records for FAMSF collections subject to CalNAGPRA and NAGPRA. Compile object name, artist information (if applicable), place of creation, provenance, tribal affiliation or cultural affiliation, exhibition and publication history, materials and technique. Deliverables include a TMS record and research files including data sheets for each item (as applicable). Information might include archival and library research findings, transcribed interviews with artists and community members, oral histories, Federal Register research, consultation with CaNAGPRA and NAGPRA program staff, etc.
As directed and in collaboration with other staff, complete reporting required by law on program websites and databases such as the CA Native American Heritage Commission Tribal Resource Collections Database for inventories and summaries and the NAGPRA database including inventories, summaries, etc. and assisting with publishing notices in the Federal Register.
Participate in collections inventory as requested, reconcile inventory records and other tasks related to physical inventory of items and associated record keeping in TMS and other applications.
Maintain standardized records of all communications with tribes and NAGPRA officials as appropriate and coordinate this work with curators.
Duties may include helping to organize and participate in NAGPRA consultation meetings in-person or virtual. Prepare information for Tribal delegations/participants and FAMSF staff. Assist with logistics and hosting. Assist with record keeping related to consultations and repatriation events. Can include coordination with Registration and other departments such as Technical services and the Executive Office.
Assist curators with archival and community-based research to help determine cultural affiliation for items subject to CalNAGPRA and NAGPRA.
Participate in meetings with curators, registrars and City Attorney, as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree in Native American Studies, Visual Studies, Art History, Museum Studies or related field preferred.

Work Experience:
- Specialized knowledge of Native American art and visual culture required
- At least two years of NAGPRA experience, curatorial experience, or similar (including curatorial fellowships) ideally in an art museum or cultural heritage setting.

Skills and Abilities:

Experience working with Tribal governments and Indigenous communities and following best practices for community engagement.
A desire to function in a team and customer service oriented environment.
Ability to host virtual and in-person events.
Ability to collaborate across departments to achieve collective goal(s).
Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi-tasking and time management skills.
Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
Adherence to deadlines.
Strong follow through.
Flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities.
Knowledge of collections management software, particularly TMS, is highly desirable. Familiarity with the CalNAGPRA Tribal Resource Collections Database and NAGPRA database is highly desirable.
Art handling skills
Familiarity with updated NAGPRA regulations preferred.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Environmental Factors: Close office setting.
Work Location: This role will mainly be working onsite at the de Young Museum. After training, this position may be eligible for a hybrid onsite/remote work schedule working remotely one or two days per week.

Additional:

Schedule: This is a two-year fixed-term position eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Hybrid schedules are a minimum of 4 days a week onsite, with the understanding that schedules may change based on operational needs. The workweek is Monday - Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week.

Compensation: The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), and paid time off. The annual salary range for this position is $78,000-$83,000. The final offer amount within this range will be based on experience and internal equity.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources @ famsf.org.

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COFAM is the Corporation of Fine Arts Museums and is the privately funded non-profit corporation which supports the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, a department of the City and County of San Francisco.

COFAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all phases of employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Comprising the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park, we are the largest public arts institution in the City of San Francisco and one of the largest art museums in the United States. The de Young, designed by Herzog & de Meuron and located in Golden Gate Park, showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific, and Africa. The Legion of Honor displays a collection of over 4,000 years of ancient and European art including Auguste Rodin's The Thinker and houses the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts in a Beaux-Arts style building overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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curator jobs in berkeley ca

Assistant Curator, NAGPRA

Junior Photographer

Project Curator for Women in Politics Collections - The Bancroft Library

Museum Curator/ Archivist/ Cataloger

Content Writer

Visual Curator

Chief Curator, JFCS Holocaust Center

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Associate Director, Communications

Part-Time Purchasing Inventory & Appraisal Services Coordinator

Fixed-Term Curatorial Project Coordinator, Prints & Drawings

Front Desk Agent (Curator)

Assistant, Curator Schlinger Chair of Arachnology

Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs

Animal Keeper I/II/III (Animal Ambassadors)

Grounds & Live Exhibits Manager

Creative Services Coordinator

Director, Center for Jewish Peoplehood

Operations Manager

Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Director's Circle

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