Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full-time, salaried

Salary: $78,000

Benefits: Healthcare, 6% retirement match, paid time off, holidays, hybrid schedule, and free classes based on availability and schedule

Location: Sharon Art Studio, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Schedule: Hybrid and flexible, with required on-site days and some evening/weekend availability for programs and events

About the Role

Friends of Sharon Art Studio (FOSAS) is the nonprofit partner that helps keep Sharon Art Studio accessible, affordable, and community-centered. In partnership with the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department (SFRPD), FOSAS supports specialized arts programming, teaching artists, materials, equipment, youth opportunities, and community events. The Program Manager supports FOSAS programming and the day-to-day coordination needed for the FOSAS–SFRPD partnership to function well.

This work helps students of all ages build creative skills, connect with working artists, and participate in a vibrant public art studio in Golden Gate Park.

FOSAS is seeking a Program Manager to help keep programs organized, welcoming, and running smoothly throughout the year.

This role focuses on FOSAS-supported programming in jewelry and metal arts, fine arts, youth programs, workshops, seasonal programming, and the annual Spring Open House. The Program Manager coordinates program schedules, instructor communication, student communication, class and workshop details, and seasonal planning deadlines.

The Program Manager works closely with the Executive Director and coordinates with SFRPD around program timelines, catalog review, registration readiness, and facility-related questions. For context, this role coordinates with approximately 20 instructors per session.

This is a good fit for someone who enjoys arts education, clear systems, seasonal planning, instructor relationships, and supporting a strong student experience.

Key Responsibilities

This role focuses on FOSAS-supported programming in jewelry and metal arts, fine arts, youth programs, workshops, seasonal programming, the annual Spring Open House, and selected public-facing special events.
Track seasonal deadlines for class proposals, catalog review, registration readiness, communications, and session closeout.
Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for FOSAS instructors.
Coordinate student communications, including welcome emails, reminders, updates, cancellations/reschedules, and post-class surveys.
Monitor enrollment and flag classes or workshops that may need additional promotion, revision, postponement, or cancellation.
Prepare clear recommendations for Executive Director review around schedule fit, enrollment, pricing assumptions, materials, instructor compensation, and program readiness.
Coordinate routine program details with SFRPD staff.
Support the safe and organized delivery of FOSAS programs by coordinating program spaces, materials, tools, and supplies; reinforcing established procedures; and promptly reporting facility, equipment, or safety concerns to the Executive Director and appropriate SFRPD staff.
Track student feedback, instructor feedback, program strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide accurate program information and stories to support Executive Director-led budgeting, fundraising, board reporting, and member communications.

Qualifications

Strong candidates will bring many of the following:

Experience coordinating arts, education, recreation, community, youth, or nonprofit programs
Strong calendar, deadline, and project management skills
Experience working with instructors, teaching artists, educators, contractors, or program staff
Strong written communication skills
Comfort using spreadsheets, forms, calendars, and tracking systems
Good judgment and the ability to bring recommendations, not just questions
Commitment to accessible, inclusive, affordable arts education
Ability to work a hybrid schedule with required on-site presence and occasional evening/weekend availability
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and navigate stairs in a historic building without an elevator

To Apply

Please submit:

Resume
Brief cover letter describing your interest in community arts education and program coordination
One example of a complex program, event, class schedule, or administrative process you have helped coordinate

Applications should be sent to: Nicki Guard, FOSAS Executive Director, nicki@sharonartstudio.org

Subject: Program Manager Application – [Your Name]