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Creativity Explored is a San Francisco nonprofit that partners with people with developmental disabilities to create an artistic, studio-based collective where the creative capacity of any person can flourish. We do this by placing the work, needs, culture, and experience of artists with developmental disabilities at the center of the community in a way that honors humanity, respects self-agency, and nurtures creative potential. We manage art studio spaces in the Mission and Potrero Hill neighborhoods.

Job Title: Gallery Associate, On Call 

Classification: Part-time, non-exempt 

Compensation: $23.50/hr 

Benefits: Accrued sick pay 

Location: Principally at 3245 16th Street, San Francisco, with frequent off-site work 

Schedule: On-call; variable hours up to 10 per month, generally Thursday through Sunday 

Reports To: Art Sales and Services Coordinator 

 

Are you passionate about art and delivering exceptional customer experiences?

Join Creativity Explored, a San Francisco nonprofit that partners with people with developmental disabilities to create an artistic, studio-based collective where the creative capacity of any person can flourish. At CE, we place the work, needs, culture, and experience of artists with developmental disabilities at the center of our community, honoring humanity, respecting self-agency, and nurturing creative potential. Named Best Art Gallery and Best Nonprofit, CE is a vibrant, mission-driven organization where your work has real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver extraordinary customer service and support direct art sales, onsite and off-site
• Open, operate, and close the gallery following established procedures
• Support gallery openings and events, including set-up, purchase lines, sales, and closing
• Assist with pricing, filing art, and product inventory
• Provide administrative and clerical support, including artwork database updates
• Oversee scheduled volunteers and maintain a clean, professional sales space
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• 1+ year of gallery or retail experience
• A strong connection to CE's mission and ability to advocate for CE artists' self-identified needs
• Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Strong data and project management skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite and basic office practices
• Excellent customer relations, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with discretion
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred

• Fine arts education

To Apply

Submit your application through the link below. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

PDF format only. No calls, please.

Creativity Explored is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. BIPOC, women, people with disabilities, and bilingual/bicultural individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Offers are subject to satisfactory criminal background check clearance and proof of negative TB test results completed within the prior 12 months. Creativity Explored will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.