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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and supervising staff.
Sets expectations, assigns work, identifies operational needs, and implements solutions.
Coordinates public programming including classes, exhibitions, photo talks, receptions, and community events.
Represents the Photo Center at public functions and supports community outreach.
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.
Maintains equipment, safety, and materials records.
Conducts or coordinates health and safety trainings for staff.
Ensures proper handling and disposal of photographic chemicals and adherence to all safety protocols.
Manages a membership base of over 200 members annually, including member support, locker system administration, communications, and general customer service.
Oversees the David Johnson Photo Reference Library, including organization, access management, and materials upkeep.
Responsible for marketing materials including flyers, posters, and digital graphics.
Produces and distributes weekly newsletters featuring events, exhibition announcements, registrations, closures, and operational updates.
Manages renewals and licenses, coordinates with IT for digital lab needs, and oversees program-related purchasing such as supply replenishment and equipment parts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the fine arts, art history, decorative arts, design, history, library science, museum studies, natural history, science, technology or other closely related disciplines.
3 years’ experience managing programs, facilities, or operations in an art, cultural, recreation, or education setting.
2 years’ experience supervising staff, instructors, volunteers, or contractors.
Experience planning and coordinating public programs, classes, or workshops.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and operational needs simultaneously.
Ability to lift and transport materials such as photo equipment, exhibition panels, or supply boxes (typically 25–40 lbs).
Ability to climb ladders and use tools for exhibition installation.
Ability to stand, walk, or move around the facility for extended periods during events or installations.
Incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification.

Skills

Working knowledge of photography, darkroom processes, and digital imaging.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Background in photography, art administration, or visual arts programming.
Experience with exhibition design, installation, or gallery operations.
Graphic design experience for flyers, posters, and electronic newsletters.
Familiarity with safety protocols related to photographic chemicals and equipment.
Strong customer-service skills, especially in community-focused environments.
Experience managing memberships or community-based programs.

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Regular
Permanent Exempt

Experience Level

3 years’ experience managing programs, facilities, or operations in an art, cultural, recreation, or education setting.
2 years’ experience supervising staff, instructors, volunteers, or contractors.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$79,586 - $96,746/year

Benefits

Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department 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.
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.
We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provides the opportunity to model equitable access for all.
With this belief, San Francisco became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.
The Recreation and Park Department’s goal is to close the gaps and improve equity and access to quality parks and open space, and recreation activities for historically marginalized communities.
We envision a department that proactively infuses racial and social equity in its internal operations.
With a multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals - gardeners, recreation leaders, park rangers, custodians, craft shop personnel, park and recreation managers and more, the department is committed to doing its part to provide equitable access to parks and programs for all the communities we serve to enjoy, as well as foster a work environment where our differences are celebrated, and everyone has what they need to thrive regardless of their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.

Equal Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.